Advocacy. Innovation. Inclusion.
The New York State DDPC offers me the opportunity both to learn and grow as well as to encourage leaders in their development. It is a privilege to support the DDPC’s culture of growth in advocacy and policymaking as it conducts its strategic work in New York State.
-Dave Deuel, Council Chairperson
Our Council
NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
The Federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act) requires that each of the U.S. States and U.S. Territories operate a Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council. The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) is the DD Council representing New York State.
Although the DDPC is 100% federally funded, it operates as a New York State agency under the direction of Governor.
The DDPC is not a direct service provider. Our mission is carried out through grant work. The DDPC creates pilot projects in all life areas. Our projects focus on advocacy, systems change, integration, and inclusion in all aspects of a person’s life.
These DDPC-funded projects seek to:
- Promote capacity building, and systems change efforts
- Empower people through work that teaches self-advocacy skills
- Advance public policy to help individuals gain more control over their lives
- Create an environment of independence, self-determination, inclusion, and acceptance
The Governor designated the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to receive, disburse and account for funds on behalf of DDPC and provide other administrative supports. DDPC has final approval over all grant project activities, budgets, and revisions.
To learn more about DDPC funded projects, click below!