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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T160000
DTSTAMP:20211210T030538Z
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UID:10000153-1642518000-1642521600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:State I/DD Quality Directors
DESCRIPTION:Members only-An affinity group for state I/DD Quality Directors and issues affecting these professionals.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/state-i-dd-quality-directors-2/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T160000
DTSTAMP:20211008T145305Z
CREATED:20211008T145305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T145305Z
UID:10000151-1642086000-1642089600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Waiver Manager Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:Members only-This group is for waiver managers to share experiences and best practices.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/waiver-manager-affinity-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T160000
DTSTAMP:20211210T030952Z
CREATED:20211210T030952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T030952Z
UID:10000161-1639818000-1639843200@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Friday Flix
DESCRIPTION:It can be tough to keep up in December!  Take some time to unwind and join us for NASDDDS Friday Flix! \nJoin us for a second viewing of NASDDDS’ most popular webinars in 2021! Did you miss one you wish you caught?  Has it been on your to do list to find the recording? No more procrastinating! See you online at Friday Flix! Just pop on the same Zoom link for all sessions! Easy! \nNASDDDS Friday Flix \nDecember 17\, 2021 \nNo RSVP needed \n  \nFlix Schedule: \n10:00 am ET \nCriminal Justice and I/DD \n  \n1:00 pm ET \nDual Diagnosis and the I/DD Population \n  \n4:00 pm ET \nSocial Media for Introverts
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/friday-flix/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T150000
DTSTAMP:20211210T030734Z
CREATED:20210916T214630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T030734Z
UID:10000138-1639663200-1639666800@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:NASDDDS Year in Review
DESCRIPTION:Members only-More information TBD
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/nasddds-year-in-review/
CATEGORIES:Member Education Event,Members Only,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T163000
DTSTAMP:20210916T214321Z
CREATED:20210916T214321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T214321Z
UID:10000137-1638370800-1638376200@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.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/medical-and-clinical-director-workgroup-2/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T163000
DTSTAMP:20211021T013712Z
CREATED:20211008T145528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T013712Z
UID:10000155-1637249400-1637253000@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Regional Coffee Chat (All Regions)
DESCRIPTION:Directors Only- \nJoin us for this informal conversation among the few people in the nation who share the position of I/DD Director for their state or area. A time to learn\, network\, and share experiences.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/regional-coffee-chat-all-regions-2/
CATEGORIES:Directors Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T163000
DTSTAMP:20210916T220208Z
CREATED:20210916T220208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T220208Z
UID:10000143-1636452000-1636561800@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the only dedicated event for state I/DD staff from across the nation to share best practices and experiences in the field.  Must purchase conference admission.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:NASDDDS Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T163000
DTSTAMP:20210916T215010Z
CREATED:20210916T215010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T215010Z
UID:10000139-1636378200-1636389000@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Directors Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the only dedicated event for state I/DD directors from across the nation to share best practices and experiences in the field.  Must purchase conference admission.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/directors-forum/
CATEGORIES:Directors Event,NASDDDS Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T130000
DTSTAMP:20210916T215112Z
CREATED:20210916T215112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T215112Z
UID:10000141-1636372800-1636376400@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:State Staff Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the only dedicated event for state I/DD staff from across the nation to share best practices and experiences in the field.  Must purchase conference admission.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/state-staff-forum/
CATEGORIES:NASDDDS Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T150000
DTSTAMP:20211026T202149Z
CREATED:20211026T202138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T202149Z
UID:10000159-1635948000-1635951600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Directors Information Session: Dual Diagnosis Capacity Building Institute
DESCRIPTION:There was an incredible response to our announcement of the potential for creating a Dual Diagnosis Capacity Building Institute for members.  In order to answer questions and build upon the interest in this topic\, NASDDDS will be hosting an information session next week. Attendance in no way obligates your state to participate\, but may assist you in determining whether the opportunity is a potentially good fit for your state.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/directors-information-session-dual-diagnosis-capacity-building-institute/
CATEGORIES:Directors Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T160000
DTSTAMP:20211021T011931Z
CREATED:20211021T011926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T011931Z
UID:10000157-1635260400-1635264000@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Vaccine Mandate Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We understand that a number of states have already implemented vaccine mandates (with and without testing options) and are expecting additional requirements from the federal government. We are hosting this virtual meeting as a forum for directors to share experiences and expectations. NASDDDS notes that we do not have much information on the specific contents of the expected regulations\, but would welcome the chance to hear from members on these issues as we anticipate the opportunity to submit comments.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/vaccine-mandate-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Directors Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T153000
DTSTAMP:20210916T214353Z
CREATED:20210916T214211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T214353Z
UID:10000136-1634824800-1634830200@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Dual Diagnosis and the I/DD Population Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Members only-More information TBD
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/dual-diagnosis-and-the-i-dd-population-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Member Education Event,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T160000
DTSTAMP:20210918T150109Z
CREATED:20210916T213929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210918T150109Z
UID:10000135-1634135400-1634140800@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:NASDDDS Research Committee
DESCRIPTION:Members and invited professionals only-The research committee consists of a subgroup of NASDDDS directors and executive level staff along with non-association members acting in an ex officio role who are subject matter experts in data driven research within the I/DD field. Joining the group is a select process. The group meets at least quarterly to review best practices; field advancements; and make recommendations for needed areas of focus in I/DD research both for NASDDDS projects and the larger I/DD community.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/nasddds-research-committee/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T150000
DTSTAMP:20210928T180923Z
CREATED:20210928T180247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T180923Z
UID:10000145-1634047200-1634050800@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Residential Support Services for Individuals with Complex Support Needs
DESCRIPTION:Members only–As state I/DD agencies continually work to enhance quality services and supports for people with I/DD\, there is a growing need identified among member states to increase integrated\, community-based residential options that provide specialized treatment and highly individualized supports for individuals who present with complex support needs. Based on the level of interest NASDDDS members have expressed on this topic\, NASDDDS will facilitate an Affinity Group for Residential Support Services for Individuals with Complex Support Needs\, and want to welcome all state directors and/or their designees that are interested in participating. \nThe Purpose of the Affinity Group 1. Explore promising practices for in-home and small\, residential options for this population 2. Identify successful interagency partnership strategies 3. Frame strategies within the guidepost of quality clinical supports embedded as part of the overall tenets of inclusion\, choice\, community\, and self-determination 4. Provide suggestions on policy\, funding and practice changes that hold the potential for positive systems change.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/residential-support-services-for-individuals-with-complex-support-needs-2/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T163000
DTSTAMP:20210928T205541Z
CREATED:20210928T205541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T205541Z
UID:10000149-1633361400-1633365000@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Waiver Manager Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:Members only-This group is for waiver managers to share experiences and best practices.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/waiver-manager-affinity-group/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T163000
DTSTAMP:20210928T175738Z
CREATED:20210909T214210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T175738Z
UID:10000132-1633359600-1633365000@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Direct Support Professionals and FMAP Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Members Only- \nNASDDDS is pleased be hosting a webinar (9/27 at 2:00-3:00 pm ET ) and office hours (10/4 at 3:00-4;30 pm ET)  with some of the nation’s leading experts on the Direct Support Professional workforce. With many states poised to make significant investments in workforce-related efforts with the resources made available through the enhanced FMAP for HCBS\, NASDDDS offers this webinar and follow-up office hours as a means to provide states with a strong foundation of the current research and landscape around DSP wages\, benefits\, and career enhancement strategies. We hope you will join us for this unique opportunity. \n  \nNASDDDS is pleased to present:  \n\nAmy Hewitt\, PhD-University of Minnesota\, Institute on Community Integration\nJoseph Macbeth-The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)\nErika Robbins-The Lewin Group\n\n 
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/direct-support-professionals-and-fmap-office-hours/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Joint Event,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T133000
DTSTAMP:20210928T203956Z
CREATED:20210928T203946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T203956Z
UID:10000147-1633089600-1633095000@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:State I/DD Quality Directors
DESCRIPTION:Members only-An affinity group for state I/DD Quality Directors and issues affecting these professionals.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/state-i-dd-quality-directors/
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group,Members Only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T170000
DTSTAMP:20210916T212809Z
CREATED:20210909T202243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T212809Z
UID:10000130-1632844800-1632848400@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Regional Coffee Chat (All Regions)
DESCRIPTION:Directors Only- \nJoin us for this informal conversation among the few people in the nation who share the position of I/DD Director for their state or area. A time to learn\, network\, and share experiences.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/regional-coffee-chat-all-regions/
CATEGORIES:Directors Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T150000
DTSTAMP:20210916T212249Z
CREATED:20210909T211000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T212249Z
UID:10000131-1632751200-1632754800@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Direct Support Professionals and FMAP
DESCRIPTION:Members Only- \nNASDDDS is pleased be hosting a webinar (9/27 at 2:00-3:00 pm ET ) and office hours (10/4 at 2:00-3:00 pm ET)  with some of the nation’s leading experts on the Direct Support Professional workforce. With many states poised to make significant investments in workforce-related efforts with the resources made available through the enhanced FMAP for HCBS\, NASDDDS offers this webinar and follow-up office hours as a means to provide states with a strong foundation of the current research and landscape around DSP wages\, benefits\, and career enhancement strategies. We hope you will join us for this unique opportunity. \nNASDDDS is pleased to present:  \nAmy Hewitt\, PhD \nUniversity of Minnesota\, Institute on Community Integration \n  \nJoseph Macbeth \nThe National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) \n  \nErika Robbins \nThe Lewin Group \n 
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/12386/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Joint Event,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T163000
DTSTAMP:20210916T212418Z
CREATED:20210909T214743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T212418Z
UID:10000133-1632409200-1632414600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:NASDDDS Panel Discussion: Using NCI in Quality Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Members Only- \nStates have long relied on data available from participation in National Core Indicators© (NCI©)\, to measure quality in their DD service delivery system. As the use of NCI across the service delivery system has grown\, DD quality systems have broadened and matured in their approach to quality improvement. Quality systems can vary across states and the states have different and effective approaches to incorporating NCI data into their overall quality improvement system. On this webinar\, a panel of state quality staff from several DD systems will share their perspectives and experiences regarding the use of NCI data as an integral piece of their quality improvement systems. \nObjectives:\n1. Recognize the importance of incorporating NCI measures into quality systems\n2. Hear different approaches for the use of NCI measures to ensure quality in DD service delivery systems.\n3. Gain insight from state quality staff to ensure maximum benefit of NCI Data in your own quality systems.
URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/nasddds-panel-discussion-using-nci-in-quality-improvement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Education Event,Members Only,Webinar
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