Every five years, the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council develops a state plan with goals and objectives to address new ways of improving the lives of Iowans with developmental disabilities. Self-advocates, families, state agencies, providers, educators, and other stakeholders provide input into the development of the state plan.

The Council creates a plan that we believe will result in systems change, capacity building, and increased advocacy for Iowans with developmental disabilities.

The state plan will guide the Council’s activities over the next five years.

We greatly value your opinions and would like to learn any thoughts or ideas you have regarding our plan.

Review the state plan here: www.iowaddcouncil.org/state-plan

1.Share your questions or comments for Goal 1 - Leadership and Advocacy.

2.Share your questions or comments for Goal 2 - Empowering Communities Through System Change.

3.What do you like about the plan?

4.What do you NOT like about the plan?

5.Who else should we partner with to help achieve this plan?

6.How can we develop better relationships with others in the community who may not know us?

7.Please identify yourself as being a...

Person with a Disability / Self-Advocate

Family Member of a Person with a Disability

Service Provider or Caregiver

State or Federal Employee

Legislator

Other Stakeholder or Community Member

8.Gender

Female

Male

Other

Decline to Answer

9.Please identify your race:

Asian or Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native American or American Indian

White

Decline to Answer

10.Which best describes the area in which you live?

Rural (less than 50,000 population)

Urban (more than 50,000 population)

Unsure / choose not to answer