Technical Assistance Services and Requests

2022 Technical Assistance Services

The goal of training and technical assistance activities is to help DD Councils:
1) Be positioned as known leaders, sought out topical experts and catalysts of systems change, capapcity building and advocacy at the national, state/territory, and local levels.

2) Effectively demonstrate and communicate the impact of their efforts on the lives of people with developmental disabilities; both as individual Councils and collectively as a network.

3) Work towards goals of people with developmental disabilities lead independent, self-determined, productive, integrated, and inclusive lives.

Summary
In coordination with ACL’s Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD), the ITACC works with State and Territory DD Council programs to identify promising practices, support emerging practices among Councils, and provide technical assistance. The ITACC provides services in three areas: General, Targeted, and Intensive.

General
TA Institute, Webinars, TA News Brief, FAQ’s from the Field, Listserv, Website, Special Reports, TA Briefs.

Targeted
Peer-to-Peer calls, SME Knowledge Exchange opportunities, iChairperson/Member Leader leadership training, New ED Orientation.

Intensive
Individualized TA Plan, OIDD Corrective Action plans

TA Service details
The ITACChelp.org website includes resources, instructions, guidance, webinar recordings, training curricula, and other relevant information.

The ITACC Listserv is an email forum for Council staff, members, and ACL staff. The purpose of the listserv is to provide a way for quick communication about training and funding opportunities, news and developments in the field of DD, and a way to share information about how to improve the effectiveness of the Council programs. Subscribers can ask questions and seek input from other DD Network subscribers on ways to improve their programs.

Webinars are offered throughout the year on reporting and other “hot topics” in developmental disabilities.

TA Briefs contain information on topics related to Council program operation and compliance.

The ITACC Rapid Response service is for Council staff and members to get answers to their questions quickly through email or a phone call.

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Calls are topic specific calls held among DD Council staff.

Targeted, Individualized TA efforts is available to Councils on policy, practice, and administrative issues.

Below are some examples of requests we have received from Councils:
1) Training and education for the new Executive Committee.
2) Enhanced joint training and education for the Executive Committee and key Designated State Agency people.
3) Council committee training on policies and laws to support allowable activities for a public policy agenda.
5) Training and education for Council staff on basic fiscal topics.

Contact us for training and technical assistance needs or information.
Sheryl R. Matney, Director (smatney@nacdd.org); Angela Castillo-Epps, TA Specialist (acastillo-epps@nacdd.org);

Robin Troutman, NACDD, Deputy Director (rtroutman@nacdd.org)