What does ACDD do?

The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) works to achieve equality of opportunity for all citizens. We promote independence, advocacy, productivity, and inclusion for Alabamians with developmental disabilities. Through our projects and initiatives, as well as our network of resources, we help them:

Make the most of their educational potential
Find and thrive in paid employment
Rent, own, or modify an apartment or home
Gain access to and use transportation
Connect with organizations to coordinate healthcare and social services
Participate in recreational, leisure, and social activities
Learn leadership, self-determination, and self-advocacy

Housing

We work with organizations that assist individuals with housing and housing supports and services: renting, owning, or modifying an apartment or home.

Transportation

We support efforts that lead to improved access to and use of transportation for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Community Support

We partner with local communities and organizations to offer services that affect an individual’s quality of life.

Employment

We encourage the business community to help individuals to acquire, maintain, and advance in paid employment within integrated, community settings.

Early Intervention

We support programs that provide the tools for individuals to maximize their educational potential and acclimate into all aspects of student life.

Healthcare

We connect individuals with organizations to assist them in coordinating healthcare, mental health, preventive health programs, and other human and social services.

Child Care

We promote child care services, including before-, after-, and out-of-school care throughout the communities of families with children with developmental disabilities.

Recreation

Recreation is a huge part of a productive life, so we strive to ensure community recreational, leisure and social activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Quality Assurance

To protect against abuse and neglect, we help train in leadership, self-determination and self-advocacy, and support interagency coordination and service system integration.