Information and grant application available at: www.acdd.org.

Purpose

To provide funds for individuals with developmental disabilities, their family members, or their guardians to participate in conferences, training events, public forums, focus groups, committees, task forces, hearings and other similar activities. Funds would be distributed based on goals and priorities set by the Council.

Many policy, procedure, and program decisions affecting the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities are made without the involvement of the people who are most affected by those decisions. Often, individuals with disabilities and their families cannot afford the costs associated with involvement in some activities or do not have the experiences and information, which would make their participation as meaningful as it could be.

The Consumer Involvement Fund is designed to empower individuals with disabilities and their family members with the opportunities, experiences, resources and information they need to participate meaningfully in the decisions that are being made which affect their lives.

Who's Eligible To Apply to the Consumer Involvement Fund?

• An individual with a developmental disability.
• A parent of an individual with a developmental disability
• A family member of an individual with a developmental disability.
• The guardian of an individual with a developmental disability.