Government

Utah Developmental Disabilities Council

Salt Lake City, UT
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www.utahddcouncil.org/

  • Mission

    The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council will advocate, build capacity and encourage systems change to support people with disabilities and their families to fully and independently participate in their communities.

    About Us

    The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council is established by Executive Order of the Governor of the State of Utah in compliance with the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-402).

    The purpose of the Council is to advocate for, and strengthen leadership skills in, individuals with disabilities and their families. In addition, the Council collaborates with the legislature, public and private agencies that serve individuals with disabilities to strengthen the service system. The focus of all the activities of the Council is to promote consumer and family directed services that increase self-determination in individuals with disabilities and their families.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Disability
    • Economic Development
    • Health & Medicine
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties

    Location & Contact

    • 8012457348
    • 155 South 300 West, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
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