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BANNA: Developmental Disabilities Program Plain Language

Center:
MT-University of Montana Rural Institute, UCEDD
Fiscal Year:
2026
Contact Information:
Jennifer Banna
[email protected]
406-243-4570
Project Description:
People with developmental disabilities, their families, and support workers need to understand important information from the Montana Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP). Right now, many DDP documents are hard to read because they use complicated words, confusing formats, and technical language. This can make it hard for people to know their rights, stay safe, or speak up for themselves. The goal of this project is to rewrite several important DDP documents in plain language, so they are clear and easy to understand. These documents include the Incident Management Manual, the Personal Support Plan Manual, and other guides that help people know what to do and what support they can get. We work with people who have disabilities to review drafts and give feedback. Their input helps make sure the updated documents really work for the people who use them. This project is special because it centers the voices of people with disabilities. The result is clearer information, better safety, stronger self-advocacy, and more trust in DDP services for people and families across Montana.
Keyword(s):
developmental disabilities, plain language, incident manual
Core Function(s):
Area of Emphasis
Other
Target Audience:
Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Disadvantaged Circumstances
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
Funding Source:
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
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