They are well integrated and can be national and global role models. The mission of the Council is to provide information, education, and training to increase the independence, productivity, integration and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Governor appoints the Council with one-half of the membership comprised of people with disabilities and their families. Since 1990, the Council has selected leadership development as its priority. This program is requested by organizations from around the world and is used globally.
Partners teaches leadership skills.
Its graduates are equipped with knowledge and support and are encouraged to develop and strengthen their own partnerships with elected officials and policymakers at all levels of government, and participate in general community policymaking activities. Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities was recognized at the Commitment level in the 1997 Minnesota Quality Award. Since 1997, the Council has applied the quality framework to its work and to its suppliers. The Council states that it has adopted several quality practices in order to be more productive. The Council has embraced the use of the Criteria to improve every facet of what it does and how it operates to improve business results.