PDD DISTRICT COUNCILS

Supports and services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Central Alberta are based on a philosophy that emphasizes that individuals and their families and guardians should be able to participate as fully as possible in any decisions that are made about things that affect them.

To assist this participation, Eight District Councils were established in Central Alberta in the mid 1990’s.

• The District Councils provide individuals, parents, guardians, and the community with an ongoing forum to raise and discuss issues and opportunities related to persons with developmental disabilities.
• District Councils promote the planning, development, and delivery of a full range of community services for persons with disabilities and their families.
• District Councils also play an educational and advocacy role in their various communities serve as a catalyst for action that contributes to individuals and communities.
• District Councils have a diverse membership, is independent and is responsive to the needs of the local participants and community.
• District Councils also provide an opportunity for individual consumers and their guardians/family to their guardians/family to participate with the Board in further developing participate with the Board in further developing services.
• The (PDD) Central Community Board encourages people in local communities to participate in their local Council’s activities.

To find out more about the District Council in your area, click on the District Council in the listing on the left.