Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60

§15021 Purpose

Title 42 › Chapter 144— DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS › Subchapter I— PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES › Part B— Federal Assistance to State Councils on Developmental Disabilities › § 15021

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Provide funding to each State Council on Developmental Disabilities (Council) for advocacy, building capacity, and changing systems in line with sections 15001(b) and (c). Also support creating coordinated community services led by people with developmental disabilities and their families so they can make their own choices, live independently, work, and take part in community life.

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Title 42, §15021

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The purpose of this part is to provide for allotments to support State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (referred to individually in this part as a “Council”) in each State to—

(1)engage in advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities that are consistent with the purpose described in section 15001(b) of this title and the policy described in section 15001(c) of this title; and

(2)contribute to a coordinated, consumer- and family-centered, consumer- and family-directed, comprehensive system of community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that enable individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise self-determination, be independent, be productive, and be integrated and included in all facets of community life.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 15021

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60