Public Policy Director
Justin Jeter
Justin Jeter is the Policy Director of CCDD, and started in 2021 as the Public Policy Coordinator. He is a served described policy "geek" and loves to help people with disabilities and their families better understand the policymaking process. He has a Masters in Diplomacy and International Commerce from the University of Kentucky's Patterson School, and has a sister named Ava who has Down syndrome.
Mission and Goals
The main objective of CCDD's public policy efforts is to promote public policy that makes sense for the people we serve. We support policies that encourage the integration between people with developmental disabilities, the people who support them, and the community as a whole.
CCDD’s resources, vision, values, goals, and mission create a solid platform that continues to influence the direction of public policy at the state and federal level. It is a platform that fosters change in service provision, reflects the needs of people with developmental disabilities, and promotes public awareness of those needs.
Federal Policy
There is a lot happening in Washington D.C, but here are some helpful links to follow information coming from the Federal Governments
Congressional Budget*
I've placed everything you need to know about reconciliation in this document
Reconciliation as of May 2.xlsx
Health and Human Services Reorganization*
In two places, the Presidents administration has revealead plans to consolidate Health and Human Services: a leaked draft, and the official White House "Skinny Budget", also called the FY 2026 Discretionary Budget Request. The second is what to pay attention to, but I've retained here all relevant links and documents.
President's "Skinny Budget"
White House Website
Fiscal-Year-2026-Discretionary-Budget-Request.pdf
This is the OLD, not current draft of the HHS reorganization plans
HHS Budget Passback Plain Text.docx
Here is a list of all HHS grant recipients in Kentucky,
with an ability to search for your organizations funds from HHS
HHS Grants in Kentucky with Search Function.xlsx
Executive Orders:
The National Nonprofit Network has a great explainer of all Executive Orders, but mine is focused specifically on the disability impact
Federal Policy 2.15.pptx
State Policy In Kentucky
Legislative Priorities:
The Council identifies Legislative Priorities every year to direct Council efforts in creating systemic change at the highest level in Kentucky. The main objective of CCDD's public policy efforts is to create system change in Kentucky for persons with DD and their families. The Council uses a non-partisan approach in activities to promote change. Our emphasis is to be a source of information and advice in helping legislators and other policymakers to identify and evaluate the available alternatives for meeting the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Kentucky's 2025 Laws:
Kentucky's legislature meets the first three months of a year to pass laws. In 2025 the following Disability - related laws were passed.
2025 Disability Laws.pdf
2024 New Laws Final.pdf
If you would like more information on the 2025 Legislative Session visit: Kentucky Legislative Record
The Council's Policy Coordinator, Justin Jeter, tracks and shares current session legislation that is important for people who have a disability and their families. Justin is always happy to answer questions and discuss policy. You can email him at
justin.jeter@ky.gov
Helpful State Policy Links
Public Comments:
The Council maintains a presence in systems changes initiatives in Kentucky. We assist advocates and families to submit formal comments and recommendations, both as a stand-alone entity and as a member of coalitions, on waiver proposals and other policy issues and/or regulations that directly affect people with developmental disabilities and their families. For assistance contact Justin Jeter at justin.jeter@ky.gov