Application Guidelines for projects to be completed during FY2014 (October 1, 2013 September 30, 2014) – The Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities (MSCDD) promotes advocacy, systems change, and capacity building activities to empower people with developmental disabilities (DD) to achieve their maximum potential for self-determination, integration, and inclusion into their communities. Advocacy is the pursuit of influencing policymakers or governmental entities on issues that directly affect the lives of people with DD. Systems change focuses on improving or restructuring the policies or processes of government or agencies to better the lives of people with DD. Capacity building is the process of equipping individuals with DD with the information, knowledge, skills, or training that enables them to live and perform effectively. Opportunity: MSCDD is accepting Mini-Grant Applications for FY2014 (October 1, 2013 September – 30, 2014). Projects may be short-term such as a few days or may occur over several months depending on the time necessary to complete the project. For this announcement, all projects must be completed by September 30, 2014. activities must support advocacy, systems change, and/or capacity building for at least one of the following DD Act Areas of Emphasis. Care Activities that support children with DD and families in child care – services and programs whether before-school, after-school and out-of-school. Community Supports (Formal/Informal) Activities that support individuals – with DD accessing services available or offered in a community, including formal and informal community supports affecting their quality of life. Education and Early Intervention Activities that maximize educational and – student life supports for people with DD and their families over the life span. Employment Activities that support employment in the community. – Health Activities that promote health and wellness of individuals with DD. – Housing Activities that support people with DD living in their community. – Quality Assurance Activities that focus on self-advocacy, leadership – development, interagency improvements in quality of services, or making communities safe from abuse or neglect and accessible for individuals with DD. Recreation Activities that support inclusive recreation, leisure, or community – events. Transportation Activities that support accessible community transportation. – 1
Application Guidelines for projects to be completed during FY2014 (October 1, 2013 – September 30, 2014) The Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities (MSCDD) promotes advocacy, systems change, and capacity building activities to empower people with developmental disabilities (DD) to achieve their maximum potential for self-determination, integration, and inclusion into their communities. Advocacy is the pursuit of influencing policymakers or governmental entities on issues that directly affect the lives of people with DD. Systems change focuses on improving or restructuring the policies or processes of government or agencies to better the lives of people with DD. Capacity building is the process of equipping individuals with DD with the information, knowledge, skills, or training that enables them to live and perform effectively. Opportunity: MSCDD is accepting Mini-Grant Applications for FY2014 (October 1, 2013 – September 30, 2014). Projects may be short-term such as a few days or may occur over several months depending on the time necessary to complete the project. For this announcement, all projects must be completed by September 30, 2014. activities must support advocacy, systems change, and/or capacity building for at least one of the following DD Act Areas of Emphasis. Care – Activities that support children with DD and families in child care services and programs whether before-school, after-school and out-of-school. Community Supports (Formal/Informal) – Activities that support individuals with DD accessing services available or offered in a community, including formal and informal community supports affecting their quality of life. Education and Early Intervention – Activities that maximize educational and student life supports for people with DD and their families over the life span. Employment – Activities that support employment in the community. Health – Activities that promote health and wellness of individuals with DD. Housing – Activities that support people with DD living in their community. Quality Assurance – Activities that focus on self-advocacy, leadership development, interagency improvements in quality of services, or making communities safe from abuse or neglect and accessible for individuals with DD. Recreation – Activities that support inclusive recreation, leisure, or community events. Transportation – Activities that support accessible community transportation. 1
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