Number: RL34507
Title: The Developmental Disabilities Act
Authors: Andrew R. Sommers, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report describes the programs authorized under the DD Act, including State Councils on Developmental Disabilities, Protection and Advocacy systems, University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, and Projects of National Significance. These grant programs are designed to help state governments, local communities, and private sector organizations provide health care services, educational opportunities, and employment training to persons with developmental disabilities. A funding history for each of these programs is included is Table 2; Table 3 and Table 4 in the Appendix detail allotments for State Councils on Developmental Disabilities and for Protection and Advocacy systems, respectively, by state and U.S. territory.
Pages: 15
Date: June 26, 2008