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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…

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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.