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Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities

Also known as:
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities State Planning and Advisory Council
Planning Committee for Developmental Disabilities
Advisory Council for Developmental Disabilities
Active dates:1971 -
Function:

Promote the development of a consumer and family-centered comprehensive system and coordinated array of culturally competent services, supports and other assistance designed to achieve independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community for individuals with developmental disabilities.

History:

The first Council was appointed in October 1971 in accordance with the authority prescribed to the Governor of Minnesota by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. The Act requires a state council to serve as an advocate for all persons with developmental disabilities by carrying out activities in major areas of emphasis.

The GCDD is funded under the provisions of Public Law 106-402. See also 42 USC Chapter 75 for a fuller history of this federal legislation.

Membership:

The Council is composed of 25 members appointed for three-year terms with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Each member is appointed by the Governor from among state residents. Council members  include representatives of state agencies responsible for administering federal funds that support programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and the elderly. Council members represent the Departments of Education, Health, Employment and Economic Development, and Human Services; the Board on Aging; the Institute on Community Integration (University Center for Excellence) and the Minnesota Disability Law Center (Protection and Advocacy system). Nongovernmental agencies and private nonprofit organizations are also represented.

Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000.

Note: This report provides membership details as well as meeting information and a summary of the group's activities.

Note: The Legislative Reference Library may have additional reports on or by this group available through our catalog.
Documents/Articles:
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities celebrates gains. Access Press, November 2021.
Former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger, 85, recalls the birth of ADA 30 years ago. As lead Republican sponsor in the U.S. Senate, Durenberger helped shape the measure.. Star Tribune, 7/18/2020.
News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 2004-2016.
News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1972-1994.
Record last updated: 08/16/2024
 

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