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UID:10000340-1770130800-1770136200@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:NASDDDS Member Education: Understanding State Budget Trends Impacting I/DD Services
DESCRIPTION:NASDDDS offers members-only\, monthly education opportunities designed to support state I/DD leaders in strengthening systems and advancing effective policy and practice. Through webinars\, peer learning\, and targeted discussions\, members gain access to expert insights\, emerging policy analysis\, and practical\, real-world strategies. \nAll sessions feature ASL interpretation and auto zoom captions. Webinars emphasize collaboration\, shared problem-solving\, and innovation—ensuring members are equipped to lead high-quality\, person-centered I/DD systems.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/nasddds-member-education-understanding-state-budget-trends-impacting-i-dd-services/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Education Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T150000
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CREATED:20260120T191404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T192801Z
UID:10000339-1769698800-1769704200@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:NASDDDS Member Education: Annual RISP Kick-off Webinar
DESCRIPTION:NASDDDS offers members-only\, monthly education opportunities designed to support state I/DD leaders in strengthening systems and advancing effective policy and practice. Through webinars\, peer learning\, and targeted discussions\, members gain access to expert insights\, emerging policy analysis\, and practical\, real-world strategies. \nAll sessions feature ASL interpretation and auto zoom captions. Webinars emphasize collaboration\, shared problem-solving\, and innovation—ensuring members are equipped to lead high-quality\, person-centered I/DD systems.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/nasddds-member-education-annual-risp-kick-off-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Education Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/membered.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T163000
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CREATED:20250127T223519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T223519Z
UID:10000246-1765897200-1765902600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Research Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/research-committee-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250124T190301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T190301Z
UID:10000231-1763994600-1763998200@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Medical and Clinical Director Workgroup
DESCRIPTION:Members only-A bimonthly affinity group for state medical and clinical directors for I/DD systems and their designees.  Time is allocated to discuss current issues in the field and share experiences in each state. \n 
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/medical-and-clinical-director-workgroup-16/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T171440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T171440Z
UID:10000324-1761231600-1761235200@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Directors Coffee Connections
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/directors-coffee-connections-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/coffee-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250124T210041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T210041Z
UID:10000241-1760623200-1760628600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:NASDDDS Member Education Series: Level UP: Trends in I/DD Supports and How States Can Maximize Impact
DESCRIPTION:The NASDDDS member education series offers monthly 90 minute webinars on cutting edge topics in the IDD field.  The webinars are generally scheduled for the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) at 3:00-4:30 pm ET (2:00-3:30 PM CT/1:00-2:30 pm MT/12:00-1:30 pm PT/9:00-10:30 AM HT/ 11:00am-12:30 PM AT).  Dates and times to be finalized.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/nasddds-member-education-series-level-up-trends-in-i-dd-supports-and-how-states-can-maximize-impact/
CATEGORIES:Member Education Event,Members Only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/diverse-team-again-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T171000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T171000Z
UID:10000323-1759932000-1759935600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Communications Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:Government communication focuses on how state agencies convey information to the public\, community members\, and employees about their policies\, programs\, and services. The goal is to build trust\, transparency\, and accountability. This involves crafting effective communication strategies and using various channels to reach diverse audiences. States encounter various barriers when attempting to reach these goals including bureaucratic barriers\, lack of dedicated staff\, and limited funding.  Join us for NASDDDS’ newest affinity group which will explore optimizing communication within these constraints as we attempt to engage our communities in our work.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/communications-affinity-group/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250127T223422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T223422Z
UID:10000245-1759244400-1759249800@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Research Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/research-committee-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250124T205918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T205918Z
UID:10000240-1758808800-1758814200@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:NASDDDS Member Education Series: Technology and State I/DD Support Systems: Time To Harness The Potential
DESCRIPTION:The NASDDDS member education series offers monthly 90 minute webinars on cutting edge topics in the IDD field.  The webinars are generally scheduled for the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) at 3:00-4:30 pm ET (2:00-3:30 PM CT/1:00-2:30 pm MT/12:00-1:30 pm PT/9:00-10:30 AM HT/ 11:00am-12:30 PM AT).  Dates and times to be finalized.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/nasddds-member-education-series-technology-and-state-i-dd-support-systems-time-to-harness-the-potential/
CATEGORIES:Member Education Event,Members Only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/diverse-team-again-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250124T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T190144Z
UID:10000226-1758551400-1758555000@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Medical and Clinical Director Workgroup
DESCRIPTION:Members only-A bimonthly affinity group for state medical and clinical directors for I/DD systems and their designees.  Time is allocated to discuss current issues in the field and share experiences in each state. \n 
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/medical-and-clinical-director-workgroup-15/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T170747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170748Z
UID:10000322-1758204000-1758209400@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:NASDDDS Member Education Series: Navigating the Federal Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The NASDDDS member education series offers monthly 90 minute webinars on cutting edge topics in the IDD field.  The webinars are generally scheduled for the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) at 3:00-4:30 pm ET (2:00-3:30 PM CT/1:00-2:30 pm MT/12:00-1:30 pm PT/9:00-10:30 AM HT/ 11:00am-12:30 PM AT).  Dates and times to be finalized.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/nasddds-member-education-series-navigating-the-federal-landscape-2/
CATEGORIES:Member Education Event,Members Only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/diverse-team-again-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250124T205740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T205740Z
UID:10000239-1758204000-1758209400@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:NASDDDS Member Education Series: Navigating the Federal Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The NASDDDS member education series offers monthly 90 minute webinars on cutting edge topics in the IDD field.  The webinars are generally scheduled for the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) at 3:00-4:30 pm ET (2:00-3:30 PM CT/1:00-2:30 pm MT/12:00-1:30 pm PT/9:00-10:30 AM HT/ 11:00am-12:30 PM AT).  Dates and times to be finalized.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/nasddds-member-education-series-navigating-the-federal-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Member Education Event,Members Only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/diverse-team-again-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T170148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170148Z
UID:10000321-1757343600-1757347200@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Directors Call: State Operated Facilities Topic Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/directors-call-state-operated-facilities-topic-group/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Topical Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T165835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T165835Z
UID:10000320-1757340000-1757343600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Budget and Rate Setting Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/budget-and-rate-setting-affinity-group-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T165704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T165704Z
UID:10000319-1756990800-1756994400@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Deaf & Hard Hearing Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/deaf-hard-hearing-affinity-group-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250415T181743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T181833Z
UID:10000181-1756908000-1756913400@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:State I/DD Quality Directors and Waiver Managers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/state-i-dd-quality-directors-and-waiver-managers-affinity-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hand-raise-up.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T165426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T165426Z
UID:10000317-1755694800-1755698400@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:State Information Technology (IT) Systems Procurement
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/state-information-technology-it-systems-procurement/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-team-again-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T163638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T164942Z
UID:10000264-1753797600-1753801200@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Federal Check-In (Directors and Designees)
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/weekly-federal-check-in-directors-and-designees-2/2025-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250124T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T190037Z
UID:10000225-1753713000-1753716600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Medical and Clinical Director Workgroup
DESCRIPTION:Members only-A bimonthly affinity group for state medical and clinical directors for I/DD systems and their designees.  Time is allocated to discuss current issues in the field and share experiences in each state. \n 
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/medical-and-clinical-director-workgroup-14/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T163638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T164942Z
UID:10000263-1753192800-1753196400@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Federal Check-In (Directors and Designees)
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/weekly-federal-check-in-directors-and-designees-2/2025-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T163638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T164942Z
UID:10000262-1752588000-1752591600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Federal Check-In (Directors and Designees)
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/weekly-federal-check-in-directors-and-designees-2/2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T163638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T164942Z
UID:10000261-1751983200-1751986800@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Federal Check-In (Directors and Designees)
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/weekly-federal-check-in-directors-and-designees-2/2025-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250701T163638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T164942Z
UID:10000257-1751378400-1751382000@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Federal Check-In (Directors and Designees)
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/weekly-federal-check-in-directors-and-designees-2/2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250415T181439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T181512Z
UID:10000179-1750860000-1750863600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:State Information Technology (IT) Systems Procurement
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/state-information-technology-it-systems-procurement-affinity-group/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-team-again-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250127T223322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T223322Z
UID:10000244-1750777200-1750782600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Research Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Only
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/research-committee-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250311T163506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T163506Z
UID:10000247-1749128400-1749132000@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Deaf & Hard Hearing Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/deaf-hard-hearing-affinity-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250415T181159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T181159Z
UID:10000255-1749045600-1749049200@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Budget and Rate Setting Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/budget-and-rate-setting-affinity-group/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250522T131225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T131225Z
UID:10000256-1748527200-1748530800@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:New! NASDDDS Communications Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:Government communication focuses on how state agencies convey information to the public\, community members\, and employees about their policies\, programs\, and services. The goal is to build trust\, transparency\, and accountability. This involves crafting effective communication strategies and using various channels to reach diverse audiences. States encounter various barriers when attempting to reach these goals including bureaucratic barriers\, lack of dedicated staff\, and limited funding.  Join us for NASDDDS’ newest affinity group which will explore optimizing communication within these constraints as we attempt to engage our communities in our work.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/new-nasddds-communications-affinity-group/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/diverse-meeting-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250124T185932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T185932Z
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SUMMARY:Medical and Clinical Director Workgroup
DESCRIPTION:Members only-A bimonthly affinity group for state medical and clinical directors for I/DD systems and their designees.  Time is allocated to discuss current issues in the field and share experiences in each state. \n 
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/medical-and-clinical-director-workgroup-13/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T044137
CREATED:20250124T205607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T205607Z
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SUMMARY:NASDDDS Member Education Series: Customized Employment for 2025 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The NASDDDS member education series offers monthly 90 minute webinars on cutting edge topics in the IDD field.  The webinars are generally scheduled for the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) at 3:00-4:30 pm ET (2:00-3:30 PM CT/1:00-2:30 pm MT/12:00-1:30 pm PT/9:00-10:30 AM HT/ 11:00am-12:30 PM AT).  Dates and times to be finalized.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/nasddds-member-education-series-customized-employment-for-2025-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Member Education Event,Members Only
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