Developmental Disabilities Programs

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The Developmental Disabilities Programs support community living, equal opportunity, and the protection of rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through two complementary components: State Councils on Developmental Disabilities and Developmental There are 56 State Councils on Developmental Disabilities, including territories, which are led by people with I/DD, family members, and other stakeholders and focus on advancing policies and practices that improve opportunities for people with I/DD to live and participate fully in their communities. While priorities vary by state, all councils work to remove barriers and expand access to education, health care, employment, and other aspects of community life. Councils achieve this by empowering self-advocates and families, supporting policy development, fostering cross-sector partnerships, and educating decision- makers using research and lived experience. The Developmental Disabilities Protection and Advocacy program serves every state, territory, the District of Columbia, and a Native American consortium. They are the nation's largest providers of legal advocacy services for people with disabilities and play a central role in protecting the health, safety, and rights of people with I/DD. They provide legal representation and assistance in community and institutional settings; protect individuals from abuse, neglect, and rights violations; support transitions from institutions to community living; and promote equal access to schools, workplaces, health care, and A defining feature is their dual role. They pursue systemic reforms that improve access and inclusion for people with I/DD broadly, while also providing person-driven advocacy and legal services to address individual needs. In FY 2023, they served 12,300 people with I/DD, addressing a wide range of issues affecting independence, safety, and participation in community life. Funding for the program - net of any authorized changes such as transfers or reprogramming - for five For FY 2025, 56 State Councils on Developmental Disabilities grants were made with an average of Administration for Children, Families, and Communities Page 151 For FY 2026, it is estimated that 56 State Councils on Developmental Disabilities grants will be made Protection and Advocacy formula grants will be made with an average of $779,464 and a range of million from the FY 2026 level. For FY 2027, 56 State Councils on Developmental Disabilities and 56 Developmental Disabilities Protection and Advocacy formula grants will be made at levels similar to FY 2026. This Budget does not propose funding for Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance, University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, and Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities. The Budget provides additional funding to the Independent Living program so states have the flexibility to continue providing the services supported by these programs, if they so choose. Result / Target for Target Target Target +/-FY 8G Increase the percentage of people Recent Result / 2026 Target with developmental disabilities and (Summary of Result) 79.92% 79.92% Developmental Disabilities - Protection and Advocacy Result / Target for Target Target Target +/-FY 8F Increase the percentage of Recent Result / 2026 Target individuals with developmental (Summary of Result) 80.78% 80.78% Administration for Children, Families, and Communities Page 152 for the Protection and Advocacy Maintain Administration for Children, Families, and Communities Page 153

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