The document presents Minnesota's state plan for developmentally disabled residents. A question and answer format is used along with a narrative and references to state and federal law, regulations, and court rulings on the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): definition and impact of developmental disabilities (effects on individuals, families, and communities); the Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities (council members, roles); the administering agency for the Developmental Disabilities Program; the state context (issues and concerns influencing services, scope of services, priority service areas, council's major concerns during the 3 year plan period); goals, objectives, and funding (projected budget for FY 1984, application procedures for subgrantees); and assurances. Appended is a summary of testimony from a public forum. (CL)