Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD)
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities is the U.S. Government organization responsible for implementation of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, known as the DD Act. ADD, its staff and programs, are part of the Administration for Children and Families, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)
http://www.nacdd.org/
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is a national, member-driven organization consisting of 55 State and Territorial Councils. NACDD places high value on meaningful participation and contribution by Council members and staff of all Member Councils, and we advocate and continually work towards positive system change on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
NACDD represents the diverse interests of its Council members. It is the national voice of the Councils on Developmental Disabilities. Its purpose is to support Councils in implementing the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act and in promoting the interests and rights of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Protection and Advocacy Agencies System(P&A)
http://www.mspas.com/
Each state has a Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System to empower, protect, and advocate on behalf of persons with developmental disabilities. The P&As are independent of service-providing agencies and offer information and referral services for legal, administrative, and other remedies to resolve problems for individuals and groups of clients. P&As enhance the quality of life of people with developmental disabilities by investigating incidents of abuse and neglect and discrimination based on disability. The P&As also provide an annual opportunity for the public to comment on the objectives, priorities, and activities of the system. This gives clients and others in the community an opportunity to voice their concerns and needs to the P&A. In Mississippi the P&A office is located at 5305 Executive Place, Jackson, Mississippi 39206 or call 601/981-8207 (voice and TTY) 1/800-772-4057 (statewide toll free).
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Services (UCEDD)
http://www.usm.edu/ids/
UCEDD is a grant program providing support to a national network of University Centers to support interdisciplinary training, exemplary services, technical assistance, and information/dissemination activities. University Centers positively affect the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by increasing their independence, productivity, and integration into communities. University Centers have four broad tasks: conduct interdisciplinary training, promote community service programs, provide technical assistance at all levels (from local service delivery to community and state governments), and conduct research and dissemination activities. In Mississippi the UCEDD is located at the University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive #5163, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0001 or call 601/266-5163, TTY: 1 (888) 671-0051.
Designated State Agency (DSA)
http://www.dmh.state.ms.us/
The Department of Mental Health serves as the Designated State Agency (DSA) for the Council. The DSA provides support and assistance to the Council through grants management, financial accounting and internal auditing, assistance with legal issues, office space, supplies and equipment, and employee salary shared cost. The Council operates independently within the DSA.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities is the U.S. Government organization responsible for implementation of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, known as the DD Act. ADD, its staff and programs, are part of the Administration for Children and Families, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)
http://www.nacdd.org/
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is a national, member-driven organization consisting of 55 State and Territorial Councils. NACDD places high value on meaningful participation and contribution by Council members and staff of all Member Councils, and we advocate and continually work towards positive system change on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
NACDD represents the diverse interests of its Council members. It is the national voice of the Councils on Developmental Disabilities. Its purpose is to support Councils in implementing the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act and in promoting the interests and rights of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Protection and Advocacy Agencies System(P&A)
http://www.mspas.com/
Each state has a Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System to empower, protect, and advocate on behalf of persons with developmental disabilities. The P&As are independent of service-providing agencies and offer information and referral services for legal, administrative, and other remedies to resolve problems for individuals and groups of clients. P&As enhance the quality of life of people with developmental disabilities by investigating incidents of abuse and neglect and discrimination based on disability. The P&As also provide an annual opportunity for the public to comment on the objectives, priorities, and activities of the system. This gives clients and others in the community an opportunity to voice their concerns and needs to the P&A. In Mississippi the P&A office is located at 5305 Executive Place, Jackson, Mississippi 39206 or call 601/981-8207 (voice and TTY) 1/800-772-4057 (statewide toll free).
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Services (UCEDD)
http://www.usm.edu/ids/
UCEDD is a grant program providing support to a national network of University Centers to support interdisciplinary training, exemplary services, technical assistance, and information/dissemination activities. University Centers positively affect the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by increasing their independence, productivity, and integration into communities. University Centers have four broad tasks: conduct interdisciplinary training, promote community service programs, provide technical assistance at all levels (from local service delivery to community and state governments), and conduct research and dissemination activities. In Mississippi the UCEDD is located at the University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive #5163, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0001 or call 601/266-5163, TTY: 1 (888) 671-0051.
Designated State Agency (DSA)
http://www.dmh.state.ms.us/
The Department of Mental Health serves as the Designated State Agency (DSA) for the Council. The DSA provides support and assistance to the Council through grants management, financial accounting and internal auditing, assistance with legal issues, office space, supplies and equipment, and employee salary shared cost. The Council operates independently within the DSA.
