NASDDDS

NASDDDS is excited to announce the call for session proposals is OPEN for our 2024 Directors Forum and Annual Conference occurring in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 19th-22nd. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e24fmD9T

As part of the work with the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center funded by ACL, NASDDDS staff were able to present together this week at the HCBS Conference with team members from Alaska and Delaware. They are taking important steps to address challenges with recruiting and retaining HCBS direct support professionals! Learn more about the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center at https://acl.gov/DCWcenter

NASDDDS is excited to announce the call for session proposals is OPEN for our 2024 Directors Forum and Annual Conference occurring in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 19th-22nd. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e24fmD9T

Last night, NASDDDS staff were honored to join in the celebration of the 40-year anniversary of the HCBS conference. We were so thrilled to join our federal partners at CMS and ACL and to see several of our NASDDDS members this week! Congratulations to our partners at ADvancing States for such a wonderful gala and an amazing conference. Martha A Roherty Camille Dobson

NASDDDS and Advancing States kicked off the Waiver Managers Forum during the 2024 HCBS Conference in Baltimore, MD. The session welcomed participants representing over 25 states and Guam who manage Medicaid HCBS programs across the country to identify topics and issues that are top of mind, share ideas, and discuss challenges. The most noted topics of discussion included the DSP workforce shortage; case management turnover; and sections of the Ensuring ACCESS to Medicaid Services Final Rule (Critical Incidents, Grievances and the 80/20 rule). Pictured from left to right: Rachel Neely (Director of LTSS Policy, Advancing States); Abby Holm (Senior Policy Associate, Advancing States); Jeanine Zlockie (Director of Technical Assistance & Special Projects, NASDDDS) and Courtney Priebe (Policy Associate, Advancing States).  

Applications are now open for the Cathy Anderson Award for Public-Private Partnership. This award honors long-time advocate and professional, Cathy Anderson’s legacy and lifetime achievements of improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across our nation. The award is offered as a partnership between the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) and Public Consulting Group (PCG). The Award is intended to spotlight strong, innovative public-private partnerships that improve the lives of people with disabilities. Find out more on our website at: https://lnkd.in/eAS47w5f

The Link Center Shared Learning Groups are an opportunity to dive into important topics and tap into your expertise and experiences related to people with cognitive disabilities, including I/DD, brain injury, and mental health conditions. These meetings will be led by members of the Link Center Steering Committee and project partners. Please join the center for their next Shared Learning Group series titled, “Supporting The Whole Person” on August 27th and 28th. People with co-occurring conditions often need person-centered, whole person care that requires physical, behavioral, emotional, mental health, and social support resources that aim to improve well-being and outcomes. This topic group will explore personal experiences, models, strategies, practices, and resources that embrace a whole person approach to support. There are four sessions on the same topic for different target audiences. Please register for the session most relevant to you. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/etwiurJf

Applications are now open for the Cathy Anderson Award for Public-Private Partnership. This award honors long-time advocate and professional, Cathy Anderson’s legacy and lifetime achievements of improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across our nation. The award is offered as a partnership between the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) and Public Consulting Group (PCG). The Award is intended to spotlight strong, innovative public-private partnerships that improve the lives of people with disabilities. Find out more on our website at: https://lnkd.in/eAS47w5f

The NASDDDS mission is to assist member state agencies in building person-centered and culturally and linguistically appropriate systems of services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Find out more at www.nasddds.org

The NASDDDS 2024 Annual Conference Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus is available for review at this link: https://lnkd.in/eKqsKSvQ. Check out our highlight video from our 2023 event below!