Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities

Who We Are


Council members, approximately 30, are appointed by the Governor, with recommendation from the Council. Sixty percent of the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities staff - Edwin Butler, Executive Director - Grenaye Sullivan, Administrative Assistant membership must be either persons with developmental disabilities, parents or family members. Others represent certain public and private entities providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, including: Department of Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), Department of Education (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), Department of Human Services (older Americans Act of 1965), Governor’s Office of Medicaid (Title XIX), Department of Public Health (Title V), representation from a non-governmental agency and private non-profit entities, Mississippi Protection and Advocacy System and University Centers of Excellence.

Mission Statement

“The Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities is a body of advocates, appointed by the Governor, who promote quality of life for people with developmental disabilities, their families, and the community at large. Improvement in quality of life is provided through initiatives that have potential for replication, thus creating systemic change.”



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For more information, please email us at: info@cdd.ms.gov


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