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Public Comment on 5 Year Plan

The DD Councils focus on creating programs and advocating for policy that empowers individuals with developmental disabilities and allows them to participate as an equal member of society. Each State's council must operate under a 5 year plan which is federally approved. CCDD would like to hear from Kentuckians regarding the goals and objectives the Council has come up with to focus on the next 5 years. Please find a comment box under each goal section to record any thoughts you may have. At the end of the survey you will find a comment box to share anything else you would like the council to consider.
1.Goal 1: By 2031, people with developmental disabilities and family members will increase their knowledge of disability issues and develop stronger advocacy skills.

Objective 1: By 2031, the Council will establish or strengthen a collaborative effort, led by people with developmental disabilities (DD) who are considered leaders to provide training for other people with DD who may become leaders, to educate communities to increase the understanding of barriers faced by individuals with DD across the state.

Objective 2: By 2031, the Council will create a network to support the direct funding of a state self-advocacy organization that teaches people how to advocate to ultimately improve services and service delivery systems and to expand the participation of people with DD in cross-disability and diverse leadership coalitions.

Objective 3: By 2031, the Council will increase participation and outreach of council members and stakeholders to impact and affect legislative issues, including ongoing and emergent issues related to the DD population of Kentucky.
2.Goal 2: By 2031, the capacity of communities and systems to include people with developmental disabilities will be increased so that there will be opportunities for greater independence and inclusion.

Objective 1: By 2031, the Council will increase awareness and engagement with employers to create competitive, integrated employment opportunities.

Objective 2: By 2031, the Council will increase cross collaboration with advocates, government agencies, disability organizations, and private entities to create greater opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to access community-based services.
3.Goal 3: By 2031, systems that provide services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities will be improved so that people with developmental disabilities and their families can live and thrive in their communities.

Objective 1: By 2031, the Council will identify and support two or more systems that empower people with developmental disabilities to access and participate more fully in their communities.

Objective 2: By 2031, the Council will collaborate to identify, assess, and address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and emergency first responders to improve community engagement.

Objective 3: The Council may respond to natural and man-made disasters.
4.Please provide any additional information you would like the Council to consider.