FFY 2010 Goals and Objectives

The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) requires Councils to establish goals and objectives under any of the Federal Areas of Emphasis, including Child Care, Community Supports, Employment, Education and Early Intervention, Health, Housing, Quality Assurance, Recreation, Transportation, and/or Cross Cutting.  The Council develops a State Plan every five years to address the most important issues impacting the lives of people with developmental disabilities, and the Plan is updated annually based on community feedback and state and national policy developments that may require a shift in Council priorities.

Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council

2010 State Plan Goals and Objectives

EMPLOYMENT

Goal:  People with developmental disabilities will have more employment options.

Objective 1.1: More people with developmental disabilities will work in integrated employment settings.

    
EDUCATION

Goal: People with developmental disabilities will have the education and support they need to reach their educational goals.

Objective 2.1: More people with developmental disabilities will have the support they need to successfully transition to adult life.
   
Objective 2.2: More people with developmental disabilities will participate in post secondary education.

Objective 2.3: More people with developmental disabilities will benefit from improved IEPs.

HOUSING

Goal: People with developmental disabilities will choose where and with whom they live.

Objective 3.1: More affordable/accessible housing options will be available for people with developmental disabilities.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Goal: Self-advocates with developmental disabilities will become leaders in systems advocacy.

Objective 4.1: More people with developmental disabilities will improve their self-advocacy skills.

Objective 4.2: More people with developmental disabilities will develop strong leadership skills. 

Objective 4.3: The statewide self-advocacy organization will achieve financial self sufficiency.

Objective 4.4: People with developmental disabilities will live more safely in the community.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTS

Goal: People with developmental disabilities and families will have the level and quality of services and supports they need to lead full, productive and independent lives in the community.

Objective 5.1: More people with developmental disabilities and family members will benefit from individual/family directed supports and services.

Objective 5.2: More people with developmental disabilities will have access to appropriate community services and supports.

CROSS CUTTING

Goal: Policymakers and the general public will support inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.

Objective 6.1:  Policymakers will be more knowledgeable about issues related to the Council's State Pan initiatives.

Objective 6.2:  More members of the general public will be educated about issues related to the Council's State Plan initiatives.

This information is provided by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council.