2022 2026 DDC STATE PLAN Update DDC State

2022 -2026 DDC STATE PLAN Update DDC State Plan Implementation Committee Jane Brown, Chair Kali Wasenko, Former Chair By Luz Z. Collazo DDC Meeting - Jun 17, 2021

Overview What is the DC Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC)? • • The Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) of the District of Columbia seeks to strengthen the voice of people with developmental disabilities and their families in DC in support of greater independence, inclusion, empowerment and the pursuit of life as they choose. We strive to create change that eliminates discrimination and removes barriers to full inclusion through our advocacy. DDC members are appointed by the Mayor but serve the residents of DC. They are people with DD, family members of people with DD, and professionals working on disability issues. Staff of the DDC work for the members and implement the state plan. We sit within the DC Office of Disability Rights, but we are an independent organization. What is the Five-Year State Plan and Why is it important? • • Roadmap that guides how we support people with DD in DC; it helps us decide how to award grant funding and where to put our advocacy efforts It is a plan that reflects the values and priorities expressed by our community! Federal requirement from the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act DD Act –Public Law 106 -402, 2000 and serves as the “contract” to receive federal money.

2022 -2026 DDC STATE PLANNING TIMELINE Gather Community Input to Identify the Needs Services & Supports Persons with DD/ID their Families on DC Stakeholders 1 October 2020 to March 2021 Oct, 2020 Development of the goals, objectives strategies and priorities of the plan 2 February to April 2021 Feb, 2021 Public Hearings State Plan 2022 -2026 Public Comments (45 days) 3 May 5 to Jun 18, 2021 Jun, 21 Council Members Submitted to ACL the Approval the Final State Plan 2022 Final State Plan 2026 with the 2022 -2026 Assurances and Budget 5 4 July 2021 Jul, 2021 August 15, 2021 Aug, 2021 3

DD Act – Plan Requirements: Drafting the State Plan • Strengthen and increase self advocates • Collaboration with agencies and organizations • Target Disparity- Unserved & underserved community • Cultural Diversity & Equity • Advocate, Leadership -Ind/Fam • Capacity-building -Training, Technical Assistance • Systems Change - Results in a positive outcome for people with ID/DD and their families

Key areas: • DDS Data and Lit Review, others • Data from service delivery systems, valid and reliable Sources Methodology • Community Survey • We received over 250 responses to our survey • Agency and Organization Survey • We received 27 responses to our survey. • Community Forums • Hosted 11 Virtual Community Forums • Connected with over 100 community members • Public Hearings and 45 Days Public Comments • We hosted two Virtual Public Hearings on Thursday, May 27, 2021 • We received feedback from the community about our 2022 -2026 State Plan • DD Council member engagement in the planning process

The DC Developmental Disabilities Council Five -Year State Plan for Fiscal Years 2022 -2026 (October 1, 2021, until September 30, 2026) Goal 1: Self-Determination, Advocacy, and Leadership Goal 2: Employment Goal 3: Community Living

The Public Hearings and 45 Days Public Comments of the DDC Five-Year State Plan 2022 -2026 May 5, 2021, to June 18, 2021 Goal 1 - By September 2026, people with developmental disabilities and their families in DC, including those with diverse cultural identities, will have increased their a) knowledge of and skills in self-determination, advocacy, and leadership, and b) capacity to educate and inform policymakers to promote equity and inclusion. Goal 2 - By September 2026, the DDC will have collaborated with employment focused partners in systems change efforts to promote equal employment opportunities for people with DD through: a) supporting and educating communities about competitive, integrated employment; b) building public awareness among communities and employers about the benefits of employment of people with disabilities; and c) supporting efforts to increase inclusive work environments and more competitive, integrated employment opportunities. Goal 3 - By September 2026, people with DD and their families, with diverse cultural identities, will have the skills, resources, and supports that they need to thrive in their communities.

The DDC Five -Year State Plan 2022 -2026 Area of Emphasis & Priorities: Quality Assurances Advocacy, Leadership Education Employment Community Living Housing Health

The DDC State Plan and 45 days Public Comments Period (May 5 to June 18) There will be several ways for people to share their feedback with DDC Visit DDC website at https: //ddc. gov/

The DC Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) Virtual Public Hearings During a 45 -Day Public Comment Period for Five-Year State Plan 2022 -2026 The 45 -Day Public Comment Period begin on May 5, 2021, and end on June 18, 2021. Advocacy The DDC hosted two Virtual Public Hearings on Thursday, May 27, 2021, from 10: 00 AM to 11: 00 AM and 1: 00 PM to 2: 00 PM. There will be several ways for people to share their feedback with DDC: Leadership 1. Complete our survey directly. Links to our survey in English, Spanish, Amharic, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French can be found at: : https: //ddc. gov/page/2022 -2026 -state-plan 2. Email your comments to: ddcstateplan. comments@dc. gov 3. Mail your comments to: Developmental Disabilities Council, 441 4 th Street, NW, Suite 729 N, Washington, DC 20001 4. Additional information: https: //ddc. gov/ Capacity Building System Change The DDC Five -Year 2022 -2026 State Plan

The DC Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) The DDC Five-Year State Plan 2022 -2026 The 45 -Day Public Comment Period begin on May 5, 2021, and end on June 18, 2021. Please, complete our public comments survey directly. Links to our survey in English, Spanish, Amharic, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French are below. English - https: //forms. gle/cp. Xoa 4 z 1 r 7 fy. TSHb 6 Español (Spanish) - https: //forms. gle/Qd. W 3 Xhe. KMcwdee 8 XA Français (French) - https: //forms. gle/2 t. KVz. XY 26 h 7 ZTDGH 9 �� (Chinese) - https: //forms. gle/6 TMWXYb. WEYau 8 J 7 R 8 Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) - https: //forms. gle/z. TJKr. Lt. Wykoyi. Aj. A 6 한국어 (Korean) - https: //forms. gle/MWi. HEXgrx 76 u. PC 8 K 7 አማርኛ (Amharic) - https: //forms. gle/DHTu 5 h. Th. MDp. RQ 82 C Visit DDC website at https: //ddc. gov/

Next Steps The DDC will: • The 45 days for public comment period (May 5 - June 18, 2021) • Public comments reviewed and considered by the Council and the State Plan Implementation Committee (July 9 -16, 2021) • Council approves the next Five-Year State Plan 2022 -26 Public Input Data Unmet Needs (July 22 -29, 2021) • Staff submit plan for approval by the federal government (ACL/Ao. D/OIDD) - August 15, 2021 State Plan

Thank You! 2022 -2026 DC DDC STATE PLAN Carol Grigsby, Chair of the DDC Jane Brown, Chair of the State Plan Committee Kali Wasenko, Former Chair Lisa Matthews Heather Stowe Bernard Crawford Amber Keohane Andrew Reese DC-DDC Council Staff: Alison Whyte, Executive Director DDC Denice Mc. Cain, Staff Assistant Emily Kranking, Communication Strategies Luz Z. Collazo, Administrative Support Specialist