The purpose of this P2P conversation is to share knowledge about how Council staff are using demographic data once it is collected. Guiding questions for our conversation include: 1.           How the assessment of demographic data has led to meaningful changes in how Council efforts are implemented 2.           How grant level data has been used to…

Dear DD Council Executive Directors: ACL has been authorized to offer a one-time, no-cost extension (NCE) to DD Councils that are recipients of CDC funds to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Access for People with Disabilities. The grant number is identified as “2101xxSCC5” where “xx” is your state code.  This extension would be till 9/30/2023.  If DD Councils…

Dear DD Council Executive Directors, The performance of period for State Councils on Developmental Disabilities grants the Administration for Community Living (ACL) issued for FFY 2021 will expire on September 30, 2022. ACL is offering DD Councils an option to request a No Cost Extension (NCE) for this expiring (FFY 2021) grant in response to…

We will review a framework that includes: Criteria for Evaluating Strength of Evidence-based Practice Addressing Individual-level Short-term Outcomes Addressing Individual-level Intermediate Outcomes Addressing Individual-level Long-term Outcomes

Individual and Organizational Assessment Findings will be shared. Register to attend!

Information, resources, and training to assist people new to the role of Executive Director for a DD Council. Executive Directors will receive meeting links directly, or you can contact smatney@nacdd.org

Information, resources, and training to assist people new to the role of Executive Director for a DD Council. Executive Directors will receive meeting links directly, or you can contact smatney@nacdd.org

Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you are interested in joining this committee or want to hear the discussion, please contact cmoon@nacdd.org.

Questions and answers related to developing the annual Program Performance report will be addressed. A Zoom link will be provided the week of the meeting through the ITACC listserv. Listed time zone is Eastern Time.

Question and answers about the annual Program Performance Report will be addressed. A Zoom link will be provided the week of the event and shared through the ITACC listserv. Time listed is Eastern Time zone.

Peer-to-Peer meetings provide you the opportunity to “tap into” the expertise of other DD Council staff.  During these meetings, you can ask others to help with challenges, brainstorm solutions to challenges, get advice on issues and more! Annual PPR review strategies and tools will be the topic this month. Please register to attend the meeting.…

A link will be shared prior to the meeting.

A link will be shared prior to the meeting.

Do you want to know more about what is on the ITACC website and what it has to offer?  If so, Navigating the ITACC website informational session is for you. This session will provide you information to assist you with successfully locating and using the resources provided on the ITACC website. Register here to attend

A link will be shared prior to the meeting.

Submit your PPR in the Verity system.

Evaluation Capacity Building TA effort. The first session will be an orientation on the Project ECHO model and will highlight what you can expect from the next few years of sessions. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about the process and ask any questions you may have. Register for Session 1 here.…

Effective Strategies for developing Council Annual reports and information dissemination for the public. Register for the 1/25 P2P here

Information and resources to improve messaging, show respect, and reinforce strength-based messaging principles. Register to attend the Equitable Language information meeting

Session 2 will focus on Evaluative Thinking and how thinking with an evaluation mindset can add value to your work. We will also have a case presentation from Maine and you’ll be invited to share your thoughts and perspectives! Register for BUDDIES Project Session 2.  Partnerships For Health will follow up prior to the session…

Sustaining Investments: People and Products. Discussion will focus on post-training engagement strategies for advocates and a problem-solving discussion around product sustainability - what to consider when determining how products like websites, resource guides, curriculums should be sustained after Council funding ends. Register for the March P2P!

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.