The purpose of the Developmental Disabilities Community Council is to express opinions and make suggestions and recommendations to the governing board of the SCDDO, which is the Board of County Commissioners of Sedgwick County, and its designee - the Physical and Developmental Disability Advisory Board, concerning any services issue, including, but not limited to: any service issue, the types of services being offered by the various providers within the service area, the manner in which those services are being provided and to oversee the functions of the SCDDO Quality Assurance Committee. Further, the Council under the authority of the governing body and its appointed P&DD Advisory Board, shall develop and implement dispute resolution procedures required by the provisions of K.A.R. 30-64-32.

Bylaws of the Developmental Disabilities Community Council

You Can Get Involved!

  • Community Council provides a forum for you to express your concerns and ideas to improve the DD system.
  • Guest speakers present on pertinent issues.
  • Food is provided.
  • Assistance with transportation and childcare can be provided for members.
  • Contact Jeanette Livingston at 660-7635 for more information.

2024 Community Council Meetings:

Meetings are held the last Friday every three months from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. 

Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Community Council Executive Committee (i.e., planning meetings):

  •  March 29, 11 am to 12 pm, hybrid meeting: contact Jeannette Livingston Jeannette.Livingston@sedgwick.gov for the meeting link or may attend in-person at the Ark Valley Lodge 615 N. Main.
  •  June 28 11 am to 12 pm, hybrid meeting: contact Jeannette Livingston Jeannette.Livingston@sedgwick.gov for the meeting link or may attend in-person at the Ronald Reagan Building 271 W 3rd St N.
  •  September 27, 11 am to 12 pm, hybrid meeting: contact Jeannette Livingston Jeannette.Livingston@sedgwick.gov for the meeting link or may attend in-person at the Ronald Reagan Building 271 W 3rd St N.
  • December 27, 11 am to 12 pm, hybrid meeting: contact Jeannette Livingston Jeannette.Livingston@sedgwick.gov for the meeting link or may attend in-person at the Ronald Reagan Building 271 W 3rd St N.