Lesson 2: Educating Policymakers

Amber: “One of the Council’s roles is to advocate for those with developmental disabilities. But that has to translate to action. What does the Council do to push for change?”

Educating policymakers is the first course of action. The DD ACT includes strategies that support this.  

Specific reference to educating policymakers is found in the following State Plan strategies:

  • Coalition Development and Citizen Participation 
  • Informing Policymakers 
  • Demonstration of new approaches to services and supports

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