Scope and Content: The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities  Council (MDDC) was established by executive order in 1975 as an independent state agency (though placed within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance) funded by the federal government to work with the Commonwealth to better support persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The council assists the Commonwealth in carrying out its requirements for participation in P.L. 106-402 (Developmental Disabilities Act of 2000), precursor and successor legislation, or in any federal grant program that would provide funds for services to developmentally disabled individuals. It serves as the designated State Agency under P.L. 106-402, and receives funds made available to the Commonwealth as above. The council develops and submits a State Plan including the specifications of federal and state priority area activities , and has the final authority in making grants under the State Plan.
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