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05/26/2026

The Link Center Featured Resource: People experiencing altered brain functioning—whether developmental (I/DD, autism) or acquired (brain injury) — face a higher prevalence of co-occurring behavioral and physical health issues. Research indicates these people respond well to standard evidence-based interventions when cognitive adaptations are applied. This collection highlights specific interventions and the modifications necessary to make them accessible. During Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage you to share these tools with mental health practitioners to help close the gap in care! Find out more: https://thelinkcenter.org/resources/

05/20/2026

Issue 17 of NASDDDS' weekly newsletter is now available.

Highlights include increased federal attention to Medicaid program integrity in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), including expanded oversight of Medicaid Fraud Control Units, CMS actions targeting HCBS payment growth and provider enrollment, new fraud prevention initiatives announced in Ohio, and a policy toolkit gaining traction among congressional offices focused on strengthening Medicaid oversight and accountability.

Read the full issue: https://conta.cc/4v42TSw

eVero Corporation; IntellectAbility

05/13/2026

Issue 16 of NASDDDS' weekly newsletter is now available.

Highlights include the reintroduction of HCBS Access Act (HAA) and the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act (LTCWA), two federal bills focused on expanding access to HCBS and strengthening the caregiving workforce. The legislation includes proposals related to Medicaid HCBS access, workforce recruitment and retention, national training standards, and long-term workforce compensation strategies.

Read the full issue: https://conta.cc/4dDdttE

eVero Corporation; IntellectAbility

05/07/2026

Issue 15 of NASDDDS' weekly newsletter is now available.

Highlights include a visit between Puerto Rico's Division of Services for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (División de Servicios a Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual, DSPDI) and the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging focused on system collaboration, service delivery, and innovative strategies to support people with IDD. The visit also highlighted the value of NASDDDS conferences in fostering meaningful connections that lead to continued peer learning and partnership.

Read the full issue: https://conta.cc/42R9L9s

eVero Corporation; IntellectAbility

04/29/2026

Issue 14 of NASDDDS' weekly newsletter is now available.

Highlights include new guidance from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requesting that states to submit a two-year provider revalidation strategy and take immediate steps to revalidate high-risk providers. CMS outlines required timelines and key strategy elements to strengthen provider data accuracy, oversight, and coordination with law enforcement partners, while also urging governors to prioritize swift action to address potential fraud, waste, and abuse within Medicaid programs.

Read the full issue: https://conta.cc/4uDc8Jd

eVero Corporation; IntellectAbility

04/20/2026

NASDDDS, in partnership with ADvancing States and the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD), is pleased to share a new infographic highlighting the essential role of Medicaid Home and Community‑Based Services (HCBS).

This resource provides clear, accessible information about how HCBS supports nearly five million Americans to live, work, and participate in their communities with the right mix of independence, support, and connection. It reflects decades of policy development, state experience, and individual choice demonstrating that community‑based services are a cornerstone of effective, person‑focused Medicaid systems.

We encourage members and partners to use and share this infographic to help ground conversations in evidence and real‑world impact. Additional resources will be shared in the weeks ahead.

https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HCBS-infographic-04172026-1.pdf

04/15/2026

Issue 12 of NASDDDS' weekly newsletter is now available.

Highlights include President Trump's FY 2027 budget request, proposing significant changes to disability-related programs, including cuts to UCEDDs and DD Projects of National Significance, restructuring ACL, increased funding for Independent Living programs, and reductions to CMS program management. The proposal largely mirrors last year's request, which Congress did not adopt, and its impact remains uncertain as separate budget reconciliation efforts move forward.

Read the full issue: https://conta.cc/4tMhr8D

eVero Corporation; IntellectAbility

04/07/2026

Now streaming on Spotify: A Supporter's Toolbox With Stacy L. Nonnemacher, PhD.

This podcast features tips and strategies that state and territory IDD systems can use to support the direct support professional (DSP) workforce.

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YlhlmruZCknsHKEtG6sFT

03/30/2026

On April 1, NASDDDS is proud to join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in recognizing National Walking Day. National Walking Day is an opportunity to celebrate movement, wellness, and the many ways people support their health each day. Whether through walking, wheelchair use, stretching, or other forms of movement, taking time to move can promote well-being and connection.

We invite our members, partners, and colleagues to join CMS in celebrating National Walking Day on April 1 and to share how you are participating.

03/25/2026

Issue 9 of NASDDDS' weekly newsletter is now available.

Highlights include CMS' approval of Minnesota's Corrective Action Plan (CAP), citing satisfactory revisions and completion of key milestones, which may lead to the removal of a $243 million federal Medicaid funding deferral, as legal action between the state and HHS continues.

Read the full issue: https://conta.cc/3PXhPCo

eVero Corporation; IntellectAbility

03/24/2026

State leaders consistently point to NCI as a critical tool for understanding system performance and improving outcomes for people with IDD and their families. Valerie Huhn, Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health, notes that “Participation in NCI-IDD has been an invaluable resource for our state. The program provides a consistent, credible picture of state service performance and outcomes, enabling informed, data-driven decision-making and more strategic use of public resources.” She adds that “by leveraging a nationally established and tested framework, we avoid the significant costs and administrative burden that would come with developing and maintaining a comparable data system independently. NCI-IDD strengthens accountability, supports continuous quality improvement, and allows us to achieve sustainably better outcomes for individuals and families in Missouri.” Find out more about NCI-IDD here: https://idd.nationalcoreindicators.org/

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