BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities is seeking public comment on its proposed five-year state plan for 2027-2031. The plan outlines the council’s goals, objectives and strategies to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families across North Dakota. Public comments will be accepted until-March 21.

The proposed five-year state plan is available at nd.gov/scdd, under the publications and reports tab. Copies can be mailed upon request.

Comments can be submitted by mail to North Dakota Health and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Section, Attn: DD Council/Julie Horntvedt, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501, by email to jhorntvedt@nd.gov, or by phone at 328-4847 or 711 TTY (text telephone).