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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…