Who We Are

The Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) was authorized by Executive Order of the Governor, in accordance with Public Law 106-402, the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.

The KCDD is comprised of 26 members, 16 of whom are appointed by the governor. The makeup of the KCDD is unique in that 60 percent of its members are individuals with developmental disabilities or are parents or guardians of individuals with disabilities. The remaining members are representatives of each major state agency that serves people with developmental disabilities in Kentucky.

KCDD membership also includes representatives from the state's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and the state's Protection and Advocacy system.

Areas of Emphasis

The areas of emphasis are taken from Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (P.L. 402-106) of 2000. The council decides at its May planning meeting what areas to address.

Position Statements
Here are the position statements established by the council, based on their areas of emphasis.

History of KCDD
How did the Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) come to be? What does the KCDD do? What is a developmental disability?

Council Members and Staff 
How many individuals are on the council? Who does the council consist of? Who are the staff of the council? How do you become a member of the council?