CONTRIBUTED BY ACDD
ALABAMA —
The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) is accepting applications for membership.
The Council identifies the most pressing needs of people with developmental disabilities in Alabama. The Council is responsible for developing a state plan and approving grant projects and other activities to carry out the objectives in the state plan to improve the lives of Alabamians with developmental disabilities and their families. Activities include providing outreach, education and advocacy.
The 36-member, governor-appointed council consists of:
Individuals with developmental disabilities
Parents or legal guardians of children with developmental disabilities under the age of 18
Immediate relatives or legal guardians of adults with mentally impairing conditions who cannot advocate for themselves
A person with a developmental disability who lives or has lived in an institution or an immediate relative or legal guardian of an individual with a developmental disability who lives or has lived in an institution
Representatives from state agencies that provide services and support to people with developmental disabilities
Representatives from the Alabama University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and the Protection and Advocacy System
Representatives from a local and non-governmental agency concerned with services for people with developmental disabilities and a private non-profit group concerned with services for people with developmental disabilities.
A standard term for members is three years. A member, except for other DD Act Programs or State Agency members, may be appointed a maximum of two consecutive full terms.
Those wishing to apply for membership can fill out an application at www.acdd.org. Alternate formats are available by request by contacting Darryle Powell at 334-242-3976 or darryle.powell@mh.alabama.gov. Applicants will receive a confirmation email and/or letter confirming receipt of the application.
For more information, contact the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities at 334-242-3973 or visit www.acdd.org.
ABOUT THE ALABAMA COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) is comprised of 36 governor-appointed volunteer members, including people with developmental disabilities, family members and representatives of public agencies that serve them. The organization is dedicated to the vision that all Alabamians, regardless of disability, will live, learn, work and play in inclusive communities. To that end, ACDD works towards system changes in aspects of service/support to promote better lives for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. For more information, visit www.acdd.org.