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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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T150000
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CREATED:20260206T184325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T180502Z
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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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260206T180405Z
CREATED:20260206T180405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T180405Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Association Federal Update Calls
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/joint-association-federal-update-calls/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260206T175818Z
CREATED:20260206T180705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T175818Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Association Federal Update Calls
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/joint-association-federal-update-calls-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260120T192015Z
CREATED:20260120T192015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T192015Z
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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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T150000
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CREATED:20250701T171000Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T150000
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UID:10000320-1757340000-1757343600@www.nasddds.org
SUMMARY:Budget and Rate Setting Affinity Group
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URL:https://www.nasddds.org/event/budget-and-rate-setting-affinity-group-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affinity Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T140000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T160000
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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: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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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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