Wrap-Up: Leading the way

Amber: “Great job getting through the course content and assessments! Before you go, keep in mind the following important guidelines for Council members in their advocacy work.”

In their advocacy role on behalf of people with DD and their families, DD Councils provide valuable information to policymakers at all levels of government.

DD Councils may determine how to inform policymakers, but they must follow state and federal laws.

DD Council employees may and should describe the good work that councils do. They should educate and inform.

Members of Councils should speak on behalf of the Council only when authorized to do so. They should also adhere to policies. Members must represent the Council’s interests and not their own.

Questions? Comments?

The information in this presentation was provided through funding from the Administration for Community Living, Administration on Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Contract #HHSP23320160068C and updated under contract #75P00121C00067.