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The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council is an advocacy organization that helps people with developmental disabilities have the opportunities and support to achieve their full potential and life dreams. We are NOT a service provider.


Mailing Address:
DD Council, Suite 218
PO Box 30037
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone - (517) 335-3158
Fax - (517) 335-2751
TDD - (517) 335-3171
Email address: mdhhs-dd-council@michigan.gov
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Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We observe State of Michigan holidays. 

 


DD Council Staff

Vendella Collins, Executive Director

517-284-7292

collinsv1@michigan.gov

Yasmina Bouraoui, Deputy Director

517-242-5047

bouraouiy@michigan.gov

Travis Chapman, Communications Representative

517-284-7295

chapmant5@michigan.gov

Renee Hall, Advisor to the Self-Advocates of Michigan

517-284-7290

hallr24@michigan.gov

Tedra Jackson, Grants Manager

517-284-7294

jacksont7@michigan.gov

Mary Shehan, Community Inclusion Coordinator

517-284-7288

shehanboogaardm@michigan.gov

Tracy Vincent, Resource Analyst

517-284-7296

vincentt1@michigan.gov

Brett Williams, Public Policy Analyst

517-284-7289

williamsb18@michigan.gov

Arden Malfait, Secretary

517-335-3158

malfaita@michigan.gov