Hi Rachel, we use the definition in the DD Act.

 

Heidi Lawyer

Executive Director

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)

1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Richmond, VA  23219

804-786-0016

800-846-4464

www.VaBoard.org

 

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From: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Dyer, Rachel M
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 9:54 AM
To: 'xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com'
Subject: DD Councils plain language def

 

Good Morning

Does anyone have a plain language definition of developmental disability? Google is giving me Canadian defs which are nice but I’d like something that reflects the DDA.

Thanks!

 

Rachel Dyer

Associate Director

Maine Developmental Disabilities Council

     - promoting full inclusion for people with developmental disabilities

 

225 Western Ave

Augusta, ME  04330

207-287-4221

1-800-244-3990 (V/TTY)

http://www.maineddc.org

xxxxxx@maine.gov