The Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities is a 23-member council that is appointed by the Governor. The Council focuses on persons who experience a severe disability that occurs before the individual attends the age of 22, which includes persons with physical disabilities, mental/behavioral health conditions and persons that are served by the current state developmental disabilities system. The Council awards grants to various agencies to address gaps and barriers in the system. Six regional councils receive funds from the State Council to carry out the Council's goals at a local level.

http://www.dhhs.state.ne.us/ddplanning/