Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities

Attention: Due to our funding at this time, CCDD is no longer accepting Consumer Involvement Fund applications at this time.

The mission of the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities is to create change through visionary leadership and advocacy so that people have choices and control over their own lives.

CCDD does not provide direct care services.

CCDD Contact Information

Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities
100 Fair Oaks Lane, 4E-F
Frankfort, KY 40601
Toll-free phone: (877) 367-5332
Fax: (502) 564-9826
email: Shelley Runkle

2011 was an interesting year for the council. In May our name was officially changed to the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities (CCDD) or (C2D2) depending on the acronym one prefers. The name change was intended to distinguish CCDD from an organization based in Louisville – the Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD). There has been continued confusion since CDD changed its name in 2010. Sadly, our name change has had little effect on the confusion. The Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities plans to continue effort to distinguish the two organizations. If anyone has ideas we would welcome your input.

2011 also was a time of completing our five year plan which was in place from 2007-2011. (located to the right of this page)With the cooperation and dedication of our grantees and partners over the past five years, the council was able to complete the outcomes presented five years ago in the plan concept. It is continually rewarding to know that there are so many supportive partners willing to take on the task of creating something new and different, willing to challenge the practicing norms.

While council members were remaining in touch and up to date on current grant projects, they were busily planning for the next five-year plan 2012-2017. This entailed reviewing surveys, research materials, past projects and hosting innovative, promising practices presenters. All of this took time and effort on the part of all council members. In August of 2011 the council submitted its new five-year plan to the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The plan took effect in October.

The Commonwealth Council on DD is fortunate to have a dedicated group of council members who continue to give valuable time and energy to the council to ensure that our mission, mission and values continue to promote advocacy and capacity building through innovative system change.

As we move into our new plan we look forward to working with our continued partners and creating new partners over the next five years.

Please take time and check out our 2011 Annual Report located to the right of this page.

David Allgood, Chair

Patricia Seybold, Executive Director

Next CCDD Full Council Meeting

May 31-June 1, 2012

Embassy Suites, Lexington

 Please contact our office for details.

CCDD and Lexington Family Magazine have collaborated to bring you a Kentucky guideline for people with disabilities, their families and the professionals that support them. We are proud to announce the first edition of this great resourceful publication.

You may also want to check out the online version or contact our office for hard copies.

CCDD has created free public awareness placards for those who violate handicap parking laws. You may order these free of charge by contacting our office or by sending an e-mail to Shelley Runkle.  

The Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Kentucky University Center for Excellence (the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute) and Kentucky Protection and Advocacy have collectively gathered input from consumers, family members, service providers and policy makers to determine the primary issues affecting the lives of people with disabilities in Kentucky.

Check out the latest edition of the DDNetwork newsletter by visiting:

Kentucky's Developmental Disability Network (external link)