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Objective 1.1: By 2026, in collaboration with key partners, the ACDD will support the improvement or development of one or more resource or training options for teachers (e.g., special education teachers, general education teachers) and other education professionals or school personnel to address the needs and choices of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the concerns of their families.

Objective 1.2: By 2026, via collaboration with key partners, the ACDD will support or provide opportunities for 300 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to receive resources and training so that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities maximize their educational potential and are integrated and included in all facets of student life in all stages of education.

Objective 1.3: By 2026, via collaboration with various entities, the ACDD will increase access to information about services and supports related to education and early intervention through outreach, training, and education for 500 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families who have limited English proficiency with a specific focus on Spanish speakers. (Targeted Disparity Requirement)

Objective 2.1: By 2026, through partnerships with other stakeholders, the ACDD will promote or expand employment opportunities, training, and/or resources for 500 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Objective 2.2: By 2026, through education and collaboration, the ACDD will facilitate one or more systemic changes to reduce barriers to competitive, integrated employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Objective 3.1: By 2026, via outreach, training, education, and collaboration with local and state partners, the ACDD will enhance the availability of information about formal and informal community supports for 500 Alabamians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families who are residents of rural, impoverished Black Belt counties. (Targeted Disparity Requirement)

Objective 3.2: By 2026, in collaboration with DD Network Partners, the ACDD will establish or strengthen at least one statewide self-advocacy organization led by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; support opportunities for at least 20 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are considered leaders to provide leadership training to other individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become leaders; and support and expand participation of at least 20 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in cross-disability and culturally diverse leadership coalitions. (Self-Advocacy Requirement) (DD Network Collaboration Requirement)

Objective 3.3: The ACDD will support or develop initiatives that address at least one emerging issue, trend, or need related to access to or use of formal and informal community supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through outreach, education, and collaboration by 2026. (Optional Emerging Issue or Trend Objective)

Objective 4.1: By 2026, the ACDD will work with partners to decrease one or more barriers to the receipt of healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Objective 4.2: By 2026, the ACDD will work with partners to increase the knowledge of 300 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families about healthcare services, supports, and rights through training and the provision of resources.