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Introduction to the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities

Introduction to the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities. What is the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities?. The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is part of a national network of organizations that assist people with developmental disabilities.

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Introduction to the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities

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  1. Introduction to the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities

  2. What is the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities? The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is part of a national network of organizations that assist people with developmental disabilities. NCCDD’s role in NC's Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) network is to promote a community service and supports delivery system that is personalized to meet the unique needs of each individual with a developmental disability.

  3. US Administration on Developmental Disabilities Network Partners – A Philosophy of Partnership Councils on Developmental Disabilities NC Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) University Centers for Excellence Protection and Advocacy Systems Center on Development and Learning (CDL) Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC)

  4. NC Department of Health & Human Services and NC Council on Developmental Disabilities Council on Developmental Disabilities Robert Rickelman Chairman Candice Bailey Administrative Assistant Cora Gibson Office Assistant Yadira Vasquez Business Officer

  5. What is the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities? • We are funded through the US Administration on • Developmental Disabilities (ADD). • Our 34 members, appointed by the governor, decide how those funds will be used, based on a five-year State Plan. • Independent of DHHS

  6. NCCDD Member Org. Chart NCCDD Chairman Bob Rickelman A & L Committee Chair Adonis Brown Vice Chair Rusty Bradstock CCB Committee Chair Jonathan Ellis Vice Chair Caroline Ambrose DSC Committee Chair Mike Whitley Advocacy and Leadership Committee Members Community Capacity Building Committee Members Disability Systems Change Committee Members

  7. What do we do? • Distribute and utilize funds (2 million dollars per year) to advance goals of the DD Act and the Council’s own state plan • Advocacy and Policy activities • Develop and Manage projects receiving Council funds • Collaborate with our NC ADD Network partners

  8. Our Mission Ensure that people with developmental disabilities & families participate in the design and have access to individualized services and support that promote self-determination, productivity, and inclusion in all aspects of community life.

  9. Council Membership • Appointed by the Governor, with input from the Council • Geographic, racial and ethnic diversity • 60% people with developmental disabilities, parents or guardians of children with developmental disabilities, or immediate relatives or guardians of adults with developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves

  10. All state entities that administer funds provided under federal laws related to individuals with DD • Division of Vocational Rehabilitation • Department of Public Instruction • Division of Aging and Adult Services • Division of MH/DD/SAS • University Centers for Excellence (CDL) • Protection and Advocacy System (DRNC) • Local and Non-governmental agencies • Non-profits concerned with people with developmental disabilities • Department of Public Health

  11. Other entities related to individuals with DD • Division of Social Services (Ex-Officio) • Department of Corrections (Ex-Officio)

  12. Council Member Responsibilities • Carry out the Provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (PL 106-402; DD Act) • Make sure that the Council is a member-driven, effective, efficient, accountable organization • Gain support for the Council and its positions from people with developmental disabilities, families, policy makers, other stakeholder organizations, and the general public

  13. NCCDD Committees • Advocacy and Leadership • Community Capacity Building • Disabilities System Change • Executive Committee • Finance Committee

  14. Child Care Cross Cutting (Initiatives address all areas of emphasis) Education/ Early Intervention Employment Formal and Informal Community Supports Health Housing Recreation Transportation Quality Assurance Areas of Emphasis

  15. There are over 165,000 North Carolinians affected by DD.

  16. Promoting full lives in the community!

  17. Contact Information North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27607 www.nccdd.org Melissa.Swartz@dhhs.nc.gov 800-357-6916 or 919-420-7901

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