Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Network

The Wyoming Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, established in 1976, promotes self-determination and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their care providers. Members of the council are appointed by the governor and include people with developmental disabilities, family members, professionals, policymakers and community members.

Wyoming Protection & Advocacy System, Inc. (P&A), founded in 1977, is a non-profit working to protect the legal rights of people with disabilities in Wyoming, serving Wyomingites with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, veterans with disabilities, and others. With a focus on systemic change, P&A’s services range from issues of access and legal protections to voter rights.

The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND), established in 1994, is Wyoming’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). Its mission is to is to assist individuals with developmental and other disabilities and their families by promoting and supporting full community inclusion, community membership, independence, productivity and social participation.