Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities will host two sessions on the A-State campus

The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities will host two listening sessions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families on Friday (August 29) at the RESTORE Hub at Arkansas State University.

The session will be an open forum for individuals with IDD and their families to voice their concerns while also learning about resources. Participants can choose which session time they prefer to participate in by registering either by filling out the form at this link or by calling the RESTORE Hub at (870) 680-8062.

The GCDD or Council promotes integration, disability inclusion, and independence for Arkansans with DD.

This is done by identifying the needs of the DD community in the state and addressing those needs by conducting outreach, fostering change and supporting capacity-building efforts.

The Council works to improve the independence and productivity of Arkansans with developmental disabilities and to ensure their integration into the community. Key activities include increasing and strengthening self-advocacy participation across the state and supporting programs to identify and remove barriers to information, services and support.

Advocacy for policy changes to increase competitive, integrated employment, developing and supporting coalitions, and encouraging advocacy to keep policymakers informed about disability issues are other focuses of the Council.