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SUMMARY:State IDD Quality and Waiver Managers Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:NASDDDS Affinity Groups are informal\, topic-based peer connections designed to support collaboration\, shared learning\, and problem-solving among state members. Participation is a member benefit available to all NASDDDS state members. \nTo request needed accommodations for any of NASDDDS’ affinity groups\, please email cmcgraw@nasddds.org at least three days in advance of the meeting\, if possible. NASDDDS’ educational materials and events including affinity groups and member education webinars are for state staff only unless otherwise noted. \nRegistration details and sign-up information will be shared via the listserv.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/state-idd-quality-and-waiver-managers-affinity-group-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
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SUMMARY:Deaf and Hard of Hearing Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:NASDDDS Affinity Groups are informal\, topic-based peer connections designed to support collaboration\, shared learning\, and problem-solving among state members. Participation is a member benefit available to all NASDDDS state members. \nTo request needed accommodations for any of NASDDDS’ affinity groups\, please email cmcgraw@nasddds.org at least three days in advance of the meeting\, if possible. NASDDDS’ educational materials and events including affinity groups and member education webinars are for state staff only unless otherwise noted. \nRegistration details and sign-up information will be shared via the listserv.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-affinity-group-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
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SUMMARY:Budget and Rate Setting Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:NASDDDS Affinity Groups are informal\, topic-based peer connections designed to support collaboration\, shared learning\, and problem-solving among state members. Participation is a member benefit available to all NASDDDS state members. \nTo request needed accommodations for any of NASDDDS’ affinity groups\, please email cmcgraw@nasddds.org at least three days in advance of the meeting\, if possible. NASDDDS’ educational materials and events including affinity groups and member education webinars are for state staff only unless otherwise noted. \nRegistration details and sign-up information will be shared via the listserv.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/budget-and-rate-setting-affinity-group-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
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SUMMARY:Optimal Continuum Action Collaborative: Crisis Services
DESCRIPTION:This interactive series will explore how states can design and strengthen a continuum of supports grounded in wellness\, prevention\, and person-centered practices across the lifespan. \nThese sessions are designed for NASDDDS members and their state partners. We encourage you to invite cross-system colleagues — because building an optimal continuum takes collective leadership. \nYou may attend individual sessions\, but we strongly recommend participating in the full series to understand the Optimal Continuum of Supports framework in its entirety and how each dimension connects.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/optimal-continuum-action-collaborative-crisis-services/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Education Event
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SUMMARY:NASDDDS Member Education: Aligning State Efforts: A Crosswalk of NASDDDS Programs
DESCRIPTION:NASDDDS offers members-only\, monthly education opportunities designed to support state IDD 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 IDD systems.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/nasddds-member-education-aligning-state-efforts-a-crosswalk-of-nasddds-programs/
LOCATION:Virtual
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