About NCCDD
Our Mission
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) works with others to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families get the services and supports they need to live independently, make choices, and be part of their community. The Council listens to the I/DD community through its five-year planning process and supports projects that meet the goals of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act).
Our Council
NCCDDâs work is driven by its 40-member Council appointed by the Governor, including:
- People with intellectual or other developmental disabilitiesÂ
- Parent/Family member/Guardian
- Representatives of State agencies
- State legislators
- Representatives from Disability Rights NC and the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
- Provider and Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organization (LME-MCO) representativesÂ
The North Carolina DD Network
The DD Act requires every state and territory to have a Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council), a State Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) and at least one University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD). This is called the stateâs DD Network.Â
The North Carolina DD Network includes: the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (DD Council), Disability Rights North Carolina (P&A) and the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The DD Network works closely with other state partners to expand its reach in providing resources for and assessing the needs of people with I/DD and their families.Â
Designated State Agency
North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services is the designated state agency for NCCDD. DHHS' responsibilities include funding support services; accounting for and dispersing funds; monitoring fiscal controls, accounting procedures, timely financial reports; and assuring the State Plan complies with State law.