Events

Do you have a plan for unexpected staff interruptions? Have you considered how Council program operations will continue if something unexpected occurs? What about Council member leadership? Do you actively plan and nurture members to continue growing in their leadership roles? Join us to explore these topics and get ideas from your peers. Register for…

Session description: Leadership and staff from the Administration for Community Living, Administration on Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities will share information about federal agency initiatives and updates. Institute Registration

Session description: Attendees will hear about the work and findings to date on home and community-based settings final rule. Council engagement strategies will be explored and highlighted. Institute Registration

Session description: This session features large group presentations and small group discussions. Attendees will hear about five best practices to enhance the capacity of organizations to have self-advocates as effective members of their Councils, boards, a policy-making bodies. Small group discussions will be led by people with developmental disabilities. Institute Registration

Session description: Attendees will explore inclusive outreach and recruitment strategies, ways to prepare people to effectively serve on the Council, and strategies to engage members in Council work. Institute Registration

Session description: Attendees will hear from Kristin Scroggin, a nationally known researcher and speaker on generational differences. This session will focus on generational preferences on how different generations like to lead and be led. Generational preferences on training, feedback, communication mediums, and communication styles will be shared. Institute Registration

Session description: This session provides attendees an opportunity to discuss how Councils can use the information on generational preferences to influence Council projects, self-advocacy efforts, and Council member engagement. Breakout rooms will be facilitated by the Institute Planning Committee members. Institute Registration

Session description: Attendees will explore strategies and learn about resources to inform language access efforts. Institute Registration

Session description: Do you want to know more about how to engage multiple partners in your Council evaluation process? If so, this session is for you! Institute Registration

Register to attend "Developing Annual Work Plans and State plan updates"

Zoom link to be provided.

DD Council Directors,   The Administration for Community Living, Office of Fiscal Operations will hold a webinar on June 27th at 2pm ET to share important information with grantees. Council Executive Directors, Council staff with fiscal responsibilities, and Designated State Agency staff overseeing or conducting fiscal responsibilities for the Council’s award are highly encouraged to attend.…

Zoom link to be provided.

Annual work plan questions, answers, and helpful hints from peers will be provided. A link will be sent the week of the meeting.

This roundtable discussion will focus on fiscal topics for minimum allotment and lower Council staff. Topics will be gathered from Councils prior to the event.

In-person training in Orlando, Florida.  

In-person training will be provided to those serving in the role as Chair for their Council. Executive Directors are invited to join for the afternoon session. Registration information will be provided.

Annual work plan questions, answers, and helpful hints from peers will be provided. A link will be sent the week of the meeting.

What is due? Annual work plans for FFY 2024 and FFY 2025 (all Councils) State plan updates (projected budget for FFY 2024 and other updates) State plan amendments (changes to goals and 45-day public comment period requirement)

BUDDIES (Building Utilization-focused Developmental Disabilities Impact Evaluation Skills Project) Session 4 – Topic: Evaluation frameworks that may help Councils assess policy, advocacy, and community work with TWO case presentations from Councils to chat about their evaluation activities. To register for the session please complete a brief form. Partnerships For Health will follow up prior to…

Topic:  Strategies to Calculate Recipient Share (Match) to prepare FFR Remarks REGISTER

Instructions: FY22 No Cost Extension Request Requirements There is an opportunity to request a no cost extension (NCE) of the FY22 grant award. In 2023, ACL is working to reestablish grant norms, which includes any NCE request be reviewed in line with the 45 CFR 75 308(d)(2). Councils seeking a NCE must provide a clear…

TOPIC: Open Meetings and Strategies for Keeping Council business public. Who should attend? Council Chairs, Vice-Chairs. REGISTER 

Topic: Program Performance Report Overview Registration information

Want some ideas on how to bring the community into your evaluation work? Who: All Council staff! When: Thursday, October 19 from 3:00 – 4:30PM EST Where: Virtual, via Zoom How: Register now!

Focus will be on Section I. Identification, Section II. Comprehensive Review and Analysis Update, and Section III. State Plan Implementation. Zoom link will be shared on the ITACC listserv the Wednesday prior to the Friday TA Office Hours Session.

Public Health Workforce Reporting If your Council accepted public health workforce funding, the initial report on the use of these funds is due to your OIDD Program Specialist by October 31, 2023. The first interim report will cover the period from March 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. Councils will report on three items using the spreadsheet below:…

Focusing on Section IV. State Plan Implementation Progress Report narratives. Zoom link will be shared on the ITACC listserv the Wednesday prior to the Friday TA Office Hours Session.

Join us as we discuss some of the ACL TA Centers that may be helpful with your state plan implementation. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucOGrqz0uHtIn4SyOETgtflXms4BqLCws

Focusing on Section IV. State Plan Implementation data sections (IV.B. and IV.C.) Zoom link will be shared on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the Friday TA Office Hours Session.

Focusing on Section V. Council Financial Information and Section VI. Measures of Collaboration. Zoom link will be shared on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the Friday TA Office Hours Session.

Curious about the differences between internal and external evaluation? Want to learn more about each process and navigating your way through either type of evaluation? You won’t want to miss the December BUDDIES Session with Partnerships For Health! Register now for the last session of 2023! Who: Any and all Council staff! When: Thursday, December…

Focusing on all sections - bring your questions! Zoom link will be shared on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the Friday TA Office Hours Session.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) In compliance with Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, Councils will begin reporting SOGI data for FY23. We recognize it may be difficult for Councils to fully capture data for this fiscal year since we are approaching the last quarter,…

Currently, there are 26 DD Councils under a No Cost Extension to conduct CDC COVID-19 activities after September 30, 2022. For those Councils, we are requesting a report for the period from April 1, 2021 – September 30, 2023. Please build on the existing data submitted previously for a final report (cumulative data for the whole project).  As a reminder, the…

This Peer-to-Peer is for the data collectors!  Let's exchange information about how to improve data collection and what prevents Councils and Sub-grantees from collecting data. Register

Executive Directors - join State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for an informative webinar about Enhancing Data Literacy! *Please note that there will be a webinar with State of the States in March 2024 for all staff to attend. The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ongoing Longitudinal Data…

Ever wonder what types of evaluation should be used for your projects and activities? Have you questioned if your evaluation approaches are a "best fit" for your activity? Join PFH as they provide an overview of the primary types of evaluations and explore their utility and how they can add value to a Council’s work. This session…

Exchange information with your data collection peers.  We'll discuss collecting quantitative data with a focus on counting participants and reporting on the federal performance measures. REGISTER

The last peer-to-peer in the data collection series.  Join your peers to exchange information on data management tools that your Council uses to collect and analyze data. Registration link 

Join the State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for an informative webinar on enhancing data literacy. This webinar is for all staff to attend. The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ongoing Longitudinal Data Project of National Significance (PNS) is partnering with the ITACC to develop a special training…

Did you know – study designs are like the master chefs of evaluation - blending the perfect ingredients of methodology to serve up a delicious dish of data-driven insights! Join Partnerships For Health for the April BUDDIES Session to cook up some different ways to design an evaluation. We’ll cover the three basic types of…

Join us for Session 1 - ACL Updates. Click here for full session description and registration.

Join us for Session 2: Administration for Community Living, Office of Fiscal Operations. Click here for a full session description and registration information.

Join State of the States staff as they answer your questions about their data and how you can best use the State of the States data in your work.  These office hours are intended for Council staff only. Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Time: 1 pm EST - 2 pm EST Registration Link: Click Here…

Join us for Session 3 - Culturally and Linguistically Competent Strategies to Engage Diverse Communities: Implications for Developmental Disabilities Councils Click here for a full session description and registration information.

Join us for Session 4: Leading Engagement: Council Strategies for Engaging Diverse Communities and Backgrounds. Click here for a full session description and registration information.

Join us for Session 5: Leadership Development: Investing and Enhancing Council Member Leadership Skills. Click here for a full session description and registration information.

Join us for Session 6: Leadership and People with Developmental Disabilities: Supporting the Journey of Developing Leaders. Click here for a full session description and registration information.

Join us for Session 7: WE Amplified: Maximizing Influence for Collective Success. Click here for a full session description and registration information.

Join us for Session 8: Leading through Key Leadership Transitions: Before, During, and After. Click here for a full session description and registration information.

State and Territory 5-Year Plan Updates are required annually. The update process has been changed, so join us to hear about the changes, new due dates, and requirements for the report. Register Here!

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.

Join us for this overview of the requirements for developing the FFY 2026 Annual Work Plan, and updating the FFY 2025 Work Plan. Registration Information

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.

Updates to the FFY 2025 Annual Work Plan can be made. Develop the FFY 2026 Annual Work Plan.  

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.

This workshop with activities to boost engagement and learning is for Council staff who manage key aspects of Council Projects. A project life-cycle approach is used to explore strategies to support projects to succeed through planning and timing, and the art of developing competitive bid announcements. The 4 Cs of project management will be featured…

This briefing is for Council staff and Council members who lead State or Territory Plan development. Essential information about the 5-year strategic planning process will be shared. Focused attention on creating a development timeline, Council member engagement, realistic planning with given resources, and current work moving forward will be included. Registration is available through the…

This briefing is for Council staff and Council members who lead State or Territory Plan development. Essential information about the 5-year strategic planning process will be shared. Focused attention on creating a development timeline, Council member engagement, realistic planning with given resources, and current work moving forward. Register in advance for this meeting After registering,…

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.

FFY 2025 and 2026 Annual Work plans are due. Submit in the Verity System.

Executive Directors - join State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for an informative webinar about Data Literacy: Using Data to Support Advocacy and Systems Change Efforts! * Please note that this webinar is for Directors only. The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ongoing Longitudinal Data Project of National…

Join ITACC and your peers across the network to share information on how your Council is meeting the self-advocacy requirements. This peer-to-peer series is intended for Council staff that oversee self-advocate activities. Register here!

Submit your request with the required information and signed by your authorized representative to your assigned OIDD Project Officer for review and approval.

Thursday’s Program Performance Report (PPR) webinar has been canceled. We will be in touch soon with rescheduling details. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Surveys, focus groups, interviews, and more! Join us for the September BUDDIES Session focused on all different types of data collection. We’ll talk about different methods, best times to use each, and various options and considerations across the approaches. Don’t miss out on the session to learn how you can revamp some of your traditional…

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ITACC staff will review their observations about the reporting of PPR data and engage participants in the discussion of items for potential inclusion into a "PPR Quality Assurance Checklist for Data elements". Register Here!  

Topic: Boosting Engagement During Council Meetings Join us on November 14, 2024, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern time for information, ideas, and discussion with peers about enhancing the effectiveness of your Council meetings and keeping everyone focused on why you are there and what you are working towards. Who should attend? Council members who…

How can DD Council Staff support the data literacy of Council members? The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ongoing Longitudinal Data Project of National Significance (PNS) is partnering with the ITACC to develop a special training series focused on understanding national I/DD data, enhancing data literacy, improving data accessibility, and using…

Details for SOGI report

Join us for a discussion with your peers about strategies that may be helpful in gathering input for the 5 Year Plan Development. Registration

Want to learn more about data available through the State of the States project or ask questions about how you can apply data-driven decision making? Sign up to join us for a special consultative session driven by questions from DD Council members. Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST Register Here!

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Monday before the meeting.

Leadership Labs are a series of events where current Council Member Leaders can learn about Council Member leader functions. This Leadership Lab will be focused on effective messaging for DD Councils. Participants will learn how to lead discussions that help council members create a clear message about the council’s purpose and impact. They will also learn…

Ensuring BUDDIES Is About U During this session, Partnerships For Health will present key findings from the 2025 BUDDIES Survey. Following this, they will lead a facilitated discussion with Councils to identify and prioritize evaluation training topics. This collaborative process will allow for a deeper exploration of the prioritized topics, ensuring that the 2025 Building Utilization-focused…

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Monday before the meeting.

Join us to explore how state information data can help with State plan development and how the portrait of the State sections can inform the Council’s priorities when considering goals. Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Time: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Eastern Register Here!

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Monday before the meeting.

Join us to review the 5-year plan section on Analysis of State Issues and Challenges. We will discuss items in the section including eligibility criteria, barriers to full participation of people with I/DD who are unserved and underserved, waiting list information, assistive technology, and adequacy of resources, adequacy of services in ICF/DD facilities and HCBS…

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Monday before the meeting.

This meeting is for Council fiscal staff, including DSA fiscal staff that support your Council.  Leadership and staff from the Administration for Community Living | Office of Fiscal Operations will share information and updates about grant financial management and cost allowability requirements as well as current reporting requirements and guidance. Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025…

Reports are due by close of business today. Follow submission instructions provided by your assigned Program Specialist.

Join us as we discuss strategies to get Council and Committee Members reengaged in Council work. We’ll discuss agenda setting for maximum engagement, self-evaluation and tips for driving greater participation. Bring your effective practices to share with others! Who should attend? Council members who are in leadership roles such as Chair, Vice-Chair, Executive Committee members…

Join your peers and discuss how you present your CRA data to your Council members in a meaningful way.  What to focus on?  What do other Councils do?  Learn tips and tricks from your peers!   Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time: 3 pm - 4:30 pm EASTERN Register Here!

May BUDDIES Session – Make Your Data Pop! To build off the April Peer-to-Peer session, the BUDDIES Project will facilitate a session on data visualization. We’ll cover creative ways to visually bring your most important data to life! We’ll also be joined by a special guest - Ariel Schwartz from the University of New Hampshire’s…

Join us to hear information and updates from leadership staff from ACL, Administration on Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Register!

Join us to hear about the successful efforts your Council peers have been working on to improve healthy outcomes for people with I/DD in their states and territories. Register!

Join us to explore strategies to enhance information gathering research, the different ways Councils evaluate prospective members to meet the needs of the Council, and onboarding for new Council members. Register!

Join as we will explore common social media platforms being used and strategies on when to adopt, as well as managing negative content that may surface. We will also explore the benefits of having a social media policy and/or guidelines for Council staff and members that includes how to use disclaimers. Register!

Join us as we explore ways to make your strategic planning meeting(s) more effective and efficient. We’ll review common techniques and how to use them for meeting preparation and management, developing ground rules, managing conflict and more. Register!

Join us to hear about strategies to help members make decisions about realistic goals and objectives for the next 5-year plan. Register!

This event is designed for New Executive Directors and is by invitation only.

July BUDDIES Session – Learn how to survey smarter! Ready to level up your surveys? Join us for BUDDIES Session 13 on Thursday, July 17! We’re diving into all things surveys - how to prepare, develop, and implement surveys that truly support your Council’s work. You’ll learn how to: Write clear, inclusive questions Reach your…

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv the prior to the scheduled Tuesday session.

Please submit any FY2024 SCDD NCE requests as soon as the programmatic need is identified, but no later than Friday, August 1, 2025. For questions, please review the email shared by Sara Newell-Perez on June 18th or reach out to your OIDD Program Specialist.      

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv the prior to the scheduled Tuesday session.

Leadership Labs are designed for Council members in leadership roles, such as Chair, Vice-Chair, Executive Committee members and members leading or co-leading Council committees. Consensus - what is it and why does it matter?  During this Leadership Lab we will talk about making decisions as a group, what consensus is and how we help our…

Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv the prior to the scheduled Wednesday session.

Join us to review what is expected when writing goals and objectives for your next 5-Year Plan. We will also discuss the expected goal outcome statements that must be included. Register Now!

This meeting will focus on Basic technical assistance on budgeting with a focus on existing project periods. Existing resources will be summarized, and information gathering on resources needed will be sought. Register Here!

September BUDDIES Session – Demystifying IRB reviews! Curious about how your evaluation activities may benefit from an institutional review board (IRB) review? Join us for BUDDIES Session 14 on Thursday, September 18 as the BUDDIES team break down the basics of human subjects research and IRB processes. You’ll learn how to: 🔍 Understand what is…

If you are new to reporting or need a refresher on what is to be included in the report, please join us! We will highlight the 4-year overview section during this webinar. Register here!

When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Where: Online Information: This webinar is intended for Council staff who have been with the Council for approximately one year or less.  ITACC staff will present basic orientation information to provide information about the DD Act, Councils, purpose, and roles. Register Here!  

We will review the answers to any questions asked through the "rapid response" service. Expected content for Sections I, II and III will be reviewed. Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you! A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday…

We will review the answers to any questions asked through the "rapid response" service. Expected content for Sections IV will be reviewed. Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you! A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office…

We will review the answers to any questions asked through the "rapid response" service. Expected content for Section V will be reviewed. Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you! A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office…

We will review the answers to any questions asked through the "rapid response" service. Expected content for Section VI will be reviewed. Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you! A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office…

During Federal Fiscal Year 2026, NACDD/ITACC, in partnership with ACL, AoD, and OIDD, is collecting information about your work to share with a wide range of people who need to know about it and its results. Join us as we kick off this project with a webinar that gives you everything you need! We will…

We will review the answers to any questions asked through the "rapid response" service. Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you! A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office hours session.

Reports are due by close of business today. Follow submission instructions provided by your assigned Program Specialist.

TA Office Hours specifically for all of your State Plan Development questions! The link for TA Office Hours goes out on the ITACC listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.

Join us as we discuss the Council's responsibilities for the review and what is expected when addressing Public Comment on the draft 5-Year Plan Goals and Objectives. We will also provide information about the required Assurances for the 5-Year State Plan. Thursday, January 22, 2026 3 pm ET – 4 pm ET Register Here!  

TA Office Hours specifically for all of your State Plan Development questions! The link for TA Office Hours goes out on the ITACC listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.

TA Office Hours specifically for all of your State Plan Development questions! The link for TA Office Hours goes out on the ITACC listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.

During this webinar, we will provide information about the evaluation plan section requirements. Michelle Munsey will join us to provide information and strategies to complete this section of the 5-Year State Plan. Thursday, February 19, 2026 3 pm ET – 4:15 pm ET Register Here!

TA Office Hours specifically for all of your State Plan Development questions! The link for TA Office Hours goes out on the ITACC listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.

As a follow-up to the 5-Year Plan: Evaluation Plan webinar, ITACC and PFH staff will hold 2 separate TA Office Hours to provide extra assistance to Councils developing their evaluation plans. The link for TA Office Hours is sent to the listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.

TA Office Hours specifically for all of your State Plan Development questions! The link for TA Office Hours goes out on the ITACC listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.

Join ITACC staff and your peers as we discuss how Councils are using AI in their daily work.  What is helpful, what is not, and does it really save you time?   Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 3 pm ET Register Here!

TA Office Hours specifically for all of your State Plan Development questions! The link for TA Office Hours goes out on the ITACC listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.

Session description: Leaders and staff from the Administration on Disabilities (AoD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD), will share updates about current federal programs and priorities. Register to attend

Session description: Participants will explore factors to determine if a Council-funded project can and should be scaled. Whether scaling a project within the state to more areas, replicating a project or activity started by one Council and used in another state, or sustaining a project, scalability can help achieve positive outcomes more quickly. Three scaling…

Session description: Participants will explore best practices when closing out one plan and transitioning to a new plan. Topics will include closing out the current 5-Year State Plan intentionally, celebrating achievements and contributions, creating a clear bridge between plans, and communicating clearly and often. Examples of applied practices will be shared. Register to attend

Session description: Information to help Councils understand the importance of sharing the results and impact of their work will be shared. Participants will learn how to share results in simple, easy-to-understand ways so policymakers, partners, communities, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and their families understand what the Council does and why it matters.…

Session description: This session will review governance best practices that support a Council-led, staff-supported structure. Participants will learn how other Councils put five of the best practices into action. Participants will explore clear roles, decision-making processes and ownership of decisions, staff role(s), Chairs leading meetings, and building member confidence. A Council-Staff Roles one-pager will be…

Session description: Councils face many policy issues each year. This session will help participants identify which policy issues to prioritize and how to focus their education efforts where they can have the greatest impact, based on their State Plan goals, the identified needs in their state, and overall feasibility. A policy issue screening checklist and…

ITACC is holding a Learning Lab on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 3 pm ET.  This session will provide an overview of key annual work plan elements and outline expectations.   Register Here!

TA Office Hours specifically for all of your State Plan Development questions! The link for TA Office Hours goes out on the ITACC listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.