Congratulations! The position of Chairperson of a State Council on Developmental Disabilities is an important one that will offer many challenges as well as many successes on behalf of people with developmental disabilities. We thank you for accepting the role of Chairperson! Your service to the administration of a Council on Developmental Disability is appreciated.
The attributes of a Chairperson vary, in your role, you are called upon to be impartial, assertive, informed, appreciative, positive as well as other important qualities. You are expected to be a good listener, a role model, an encourager, a mediator, a figure-head and spokesperson, and inclusive of all diversity presented. This on-line web guide will offer information and resources you may find helpful in your role as Chairperson.
Welcome Letter from the Commissioner Morrissey
| I | The History of Disabilities |
A. Disability Movement |
| II | The DD Act and Requirements |
A. The DD Assistance & Bill of Rights Act (PL 106-402) |
| III | The DD Network and Collaboration |
| A. The Developmental Disabilities Network B. Working in Collaboration to Improve the Quality of Lives of People with Disabilities |
| IV | The Administration on DD |
A. The Council's Relationship with the Administration on DD |
| V | The Council Budget |
A. The Council Budget Process |
| VI | The Council Staff |
| A. Staff/Council Relationships B. Evaluating the Executive Director |
| VII | The Council Meeting |
A. Effective Communication + Productive Meeting |
| VIII | Chairperson Extra's |
A. National Association |
Many thanks to Commissioner Pat Morrisey and the Administration on Developmental Disabilities for providing the funding for this project! Technical Assistance Grant for DD Councils RFP # 233-03-0038.