Abstract
The Federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (U.S. PL. 106-402), authorizes the ,CNMl to establish and maintain an independent State Council on Developmental Disabilities to undertake advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities, established in 1984. the CNMI Council on Developmental Disabilities was created to serve as an independent advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. A voice in Government, the Council undertakes and may support programs, projects, and activities that promote the independence, productivity, integration & inclusion of people with developmental disabilities and their families. To accomplish its responsibilities, the Council works through its members, staff, consultants, contractors & grantees. Executive Order 91-01 and local PL 12-10 designated the responsibilities of the DSA to the Office of the Governor to provide support and fiscal management to the Council.
