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Supporting Housing Opportunities for People with DD

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About the Council
Enhancing the Lives of New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities
Mission

The mission of the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is to enhance the lives of New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities and their families through programs that promote self-advocacy, participation, and inclusion in all facets of community life.

National Reach

NYS CDD is one of 56 state councils on developmental disabilities in the U.S. and its territories created through the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act). 

Council Membership

The Governor appoints members of the Council to facilitate the distribution of Federal funds available to New York State. By Federal law, at least 60% of the members of the Council must be people with developmental disabilities, or family members of people with developmental disabilities. 

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The Path Forward:

Remembering Willowbrook

The Path Forward: Remembering Willowbrook is a half-hour documentary produced by the CDD highlighting the lessons learned, positive change that resulted, and the legacy of Willowbrook.