Who we are
The Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council is a non-profit organization comprising of parents, advocates, consumers and professionals concerned with the needs of people with intellectual & developmental disabilities who reside in the Bronx.
WHAT WE DO
Through our Committees, we provide a forum for discussion of issues, provide information and support to families, and advocate for the social and economic issues that affect the quality of life of the people we serve. .
WHO WE SERVE
We are concerned about the quality of life of people with all kinds of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) such as autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, neurological impairments and learning disabilities. Whether people have mild, moderate or severe impairments, these are lifelong disabilities that affect people of all races, ethnic backgrounds and income levels.
Some individuals with developmental disabilities only require modest support and training while others require intensive clinical services and daily care and supervision for their personal needs and safety.
OUR EVENTS
Annual Family Support Conference
This conference is essentially an educational, resource and networking activity for families to gain information
about programs and services that are available for children and adults within New York City and specifically the
Bronx community.
Annual Legislative Breakfast
We host an Annual Legislative Breakfast where we invite our local and statewide legislators, NYS OPWDD and NYC DOHMH to help educate and inform them on the urgent unmet needs of our Bronx constituents with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
ongoing advocacy
The council acts in an advisory capacity to the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene and the NYS OPWDD identifying unmet needs and reviewing service proposals. We provide representation to the Inter Agency Council of Developmental Disabilities Agencies and work in cooperation with NY City’s other four Borough Councils as well as other advocacy and planning groups
What you can do:
- We ask that you take the time to become familiar with the needs of people with developmental disabilities who are served in your community.
- We invite you to become an active member of the Bronx DD Council by attending our monthly meetings, special events (Legislative Breakfast, Family Support Conference), or by joining one of our standing committees. For information on how to get involved visit our “Contact” or “Committees” pages.
- We ask that you review and support the Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council’s positions on budgetary issues.
- We ask that you become an advocate for the disabled. They are counting on you!
A Few Of Our partners
