Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Network

The federal legislation that authorizes and supports UCEDDs in every state, the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act), also establishes crucial statewide partnerships that comprise the Developmental Disability Network. In Wyoming, this network includes the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (UCEDD), the Wyoming Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Wyoming Protection and Advocacy System, Inc.
 
WIND works closely with our network partners, and by extension, with individuals with disabilities and families, independent living and provider organizations, educators, and state agencies to best support people with disabilities in Wyoming.

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DD 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.

 

partnership between three agencies in network

WY DD NEtwork

The Wyoming Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Wyoming Protection & Advocacy System, Inc. The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND)
Wyoming Govenor's Council on Developmental Disabilities Wyoming Protection and Advocacy System, Inc. Wyoming Institute for Disabilities WIND logo