Mission:  The District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) seeks to strengthen the voice of people with developmental disabilities and their families in support of greater independence, inclusion, empowerment and the pursuit of life as they choose. We strive to create change that eliminates discrimination and removes barriers to full inclusion through advocacy.

 

Developmental Disability:  It is a severe and lasting mental and/or physical impairment that occurs prior to age 22 and is likely to continue indefinitely and result in substantial limitations in three or more of the following major life activities: self-care; speaking; understanding language; learning; mobility; ability to make decisions; financial independence; and/or ability to function without individually planned and coordinated services.

 

Survey Purpose:  The DDC consists of District residents with developmental disabilities, family members and other stakeholders. We are responsible for identifying the most pressing needs within our community. We do this by asking you a few questions and soliciting feedback. The DDC uses your feedback and comments to develop priorities for the next five years from FY 2017 through FY 2021 to enhance DDC activities, supports and services for our District residents with developmental disabilities and their families. The DDC is entirely funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, United States Department of Health and Human Services; and the DDC is required to submit a new Five Year State Plan to the Federal Government by August 2016.

 

Please complete the online survey.