From the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities
Every five years, the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities is required by federal law to develop a five-year strategic plan, outlining goals and objectives that will be implemented over the five-year period. With public input and guidance from the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, the state plan is developed in accordance with requirements of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act).
The 2022 - 2026 State Plan covers the time period from October 1, 2021 (the beginning of the 2022 federal fiscal year), to September 30, 2026 (the end of the 2026 federal fiscal year). It addresses specific information required by the federal Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and includes the Council's determination of areas of emphasis and resulting goals and objectives for the five-year time period. The Council must spend a minimum of 70 percent of its federal funding to address the Plan goals and objectives. All programs and projects of the Council are to be conducted in a manner that respects individual differences and cultural diversity. All Council programs and projects will be done in accordance with the Council Mission and Vision Statements, which are:
Mission: The Mission of the Indiana’s Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities is to advance social and policy changes that lead to respect for and meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities and their families.
Vision: Hoosier communities will be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all people with disabilities.
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To see the 2022-2026 State Plan Draft, click here. After reviewing the plan, to submit a public comment and make your voice heard, click here. Thank you in advance for helping to make the State of Indiana a better place for people with disabilities and their families. |
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