• State of the States Consultation Session

    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!

  • Leadership Lab: Effective Messaging

    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…

  • BUDDIES (Evaluation Capacity Building) Meeting

    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…

  • 5-Year Plan CRA Parts A & B

    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!

  • 5-Year State Plan Development – CRA Part C

    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…

  • ACL Office of Fiscal Operations (OFO): DD council and DSA Fiscal Staff training

    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…

  • PPR for FFY 2024 DUE

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

  • Leadership Lab: Strategies for Renewed Engagement from Council and Committee Members

    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…