The Council has officially changed its
name to
the
Council on Developmental Disabilities.
As the world of disabilities
becomes more sophisticated and precise, access to services becomes
more complex. Welcome improvements in diagnostic testing have,
ironically, led to more challenges for families. a diagnosis
of mental retardation (now referred to as intellectual disabilities)
is often only one of a number of diagnoses a child or adult might
face-there may also be autism or cerebral palsy, Down syndrome or
spina bifida, mental illness or sensory difficulties. Our name
change allows the Council of extend its outreach to all of those
people and many others who currently fall between the cracks of
service delivery and to advocate on behalf of groups who currently
have no voice.
Our new name more accurately
describes constituents currently utilizing the services the services
and programs of the Council, as well as those impacted by our
advocacy. We are proud of any change that will bring HOPE to
more people, assist the development of a VISION of possibilities,
and encourage consumers and families to proudly give VOICE to their
needs and accomplishments.
