DD Council Announces Requests for Proposals and Bidders Conferences
The DD Council has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for ongoing DD Council efforts in Advocacy Partnership, Self-Advocay and Local Leadership Development. The Council will hold bidders conferences on May 23, 2012 and May 25, 2012. More about the RFP application process and Bidders Conferences is located at our Funding Opportunities Page. (5/15/12)
DDD HCBS Waivers Quality Assurance Committee Convenes
The DD Council recently convened a new committee to review and provide feedback on the Division of Developmental Disabilities' (DDD) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers. The Committee held its first meeting on April 23, 2012. Materials from the meeting are posted on the Committee's webpage. (4/25/12)
First Ever Multi-Year Core Indicators Review Panel Report Released
The Council has just released the report and recommendations of the first cross-system Core Indicators Review Panel. The panel looked at multi-year survey data for children and adults receiving services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Download the report, learn more about what the Core Indicators Survey is and how the information is used at our Core Indicators web page. (4/24/12)
Call for Public Comment: DDC 2012-2016 Proposed State Plan Amendment
The Council has approved a draft amendment to its 2012-2016 State Plan and is seeking public comment about the proposed changes. To read the proposed changes and get direction on providing input, you can download our 2012-2016 State Plan Amendment Notice. If you need the materials in an alternative format, please contact Linda West by phone at 800-634-4473 or by email. (3/29/12)
DDC Highlights In Brief
The DD Council has recently completed a one (well, really two) pager highlighting the work of the Council and projects and people who are making a difference. Download the flyer. (3/22/12)
No Paid Services Caseload Survey Report Released
The Council recently completed a survey of the Division of Developmental Disabilities No Paid Services Caseload. A report about the results was released on 1/17/2012. Watch a slide show and read the report at our NPS Survey page. (1/23/12)
Family Mentor Project
A new project is helping people in RHCs move successfully into the community. The Family Mentor Project provides information and support to individuals (and their families) making this transition. (Download/read flyer to learn more about this project) (12/05/11)
Juvenile Justice System Work Group
The Juvenile Justice System Work Group has convened. It's purpose is to address issues relating to youth with developmental disabilities or special needs who are confined in juvenile detention or correctional facilities. To follow their progress, or get meeting materials, go to the Juvenile Justice System Work Group page. (08/10/11)
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