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People with brain injuries and intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) face a significantly elevated risk of s...
09/30/2026

People with brain injuries and intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) face a significantly elevated risk of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and death by su***de compared to the general population. A safety plan gives people something to refer to in their hardest moments: warning signs to watch for, coping strategies, people to call, and information on 988. Check out this guide that was made for people who have I/DD and mental health support needs explaining some big ideas about crisis and crisis planning. This guide can help people learn how to stay safe during a crisis, learn about different versions of crisis plans and be able to choose a crisis plan that works best for them. Find out more: https://thelinkcenter.org/resources/

The NASDDDS Annual Conference will feature an exciting lineup of innovative sessions designed to inspire new thinking an...
09/28/2026

The NASDDDS Annual Conference will feature an exciting lineup of innovative sessions designed to inspire new thinking and spark meaningful connections. Highlights include keynote presentations from Connor Tomlinson and The Link Center Steering Committee, bringing powerful perspectives from lived experience. Attendees will also hear directly from NASDDDS members through state and territory highlights showcasing promising practices from across the country. Throughout the conference, timely technology updates will explore how emerging tools and strategies are helping shape the future of I/DD systems. Thank you to our keynote sponsor Acentra Health! Sign up today! https://web.cvent.com/event/6c2a242d-ad4b-46ea-b149-4f65e89e7627/summary

Conference networking gets a Chicago twist at the NASDDDS Annual Conference with unforgettable experiences throughout th...
09/27/2026

Conference networking gets a Chicago twist at the NASDDDS Annual Conference with unforgettable experiences throughout the week! The Directors Reception at The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago will pair spectacular city views with food, drinks, and time to connect high above the city. Later in the week, all attendees can choose their own Taste of Chicago adventure—a Chicago River dinner cruise, a culinary food tour, or a fascinating Chicago crime and history tour—each offering a fun and memorable way to experience the city with colleagues and make connections over shared experiences. Thank you to Centene Corporation and WellSky for your sponsorships! Register for the NASDDDS Annual Conference today! https://lnkd.in/gcANTeY7

This week, Laura Vegas, who leads all aspects of NCI for NASDDDS, and Mary Sowers were honored to be in Seattle, Washing...
09/25/2026

This week, Laura Vegas, who leads all aspects of NCI for NASDDDS, and Mary Sowers were honored to be in Seattle, Washington, with the leaders in states who oversee efforts around NCI-IDD.

NCI is an essential tool to hear directly from people with disabilities and their families. While we celebrated being together, we noted a huge hole in our community having lost Caitlyn Bartley from Missouri this year, who was a giant in NCI. In honor of Caitlyn, we are more committed to lifting up voices of the people we serve and, importantly, using the NCI data to drive improvements to our systems of support.

In addition to the wonderful group gatherings, several folks had a special opportunity to spend time in small groups—growing the most important aspect of our work: relationships!

We are so grateful to our partners at HSRI and ADvancing States, without whom this work would not be possible, and we’re excited to welcome our new NCI partners, Janell Tuaua Apulu from American Samoa and excursion partner Lee Stephens!

On the Road. In Your Corner.
NASDDDS knows personal connections make all the difference. Follow us on social media to see all the places we are traveling to support our members, strengthen partnerships, and advance IDD systems across the country.

The NASDDDS Directors Forum brings together state leaders responsible for intellectual and developmental disabilities (I...
09/24/2026

The NASDDDS Directors Forum brings together state leaders responsible for intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) services to focus on the issues shaping state systems. What began as a gathering of state directors has grown to include members of state I/DD leadership teams, expanding opportunities for peer connection and shared learning across states.

Read the full article: https://www.nasddds.org/the-nasddds-directors-forum-more-than-six-decades-of-state-leadership/

Issue 30 of NASDDDS' weekly newsletter is now available.Highlights include a look at how NASDDDS Directors Forum has evo...
09/23/2026

Issue 30 of NASDDDS' weekly newsletter is now available.

Highlights include a look at how NASDDDS Directors Forum has evolved over more than 60 years, and why bringing state IDD leaders together to connect, share, and learn remains as important as ever.

State IDD directors and their teams are invited to join NASDDDS for our Directors Forum on November 2 and Annual Conference on November 3–5. Others who work in or are impacted by the IDD field are invited to join us beginning November 3.

Register for the conference: https://web.cvent.com/event/6c2a242d-ad4b-46ea-b149-4f65e89e7627/summary

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

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One of the greatest privileges NASDDDS has is to interact with state leaders who bring a strong commitment to people wit...
09/23/2026

One of the greatest privileges NASDDDS has is to interact with state leaders who bring a strong commitment to people with disabilities and their families. Yesterday, we had the amazing opportunity to be among more than a dozen team members from our Western states. These small regional gatherings provide a wonderful opportunity for peer to peer learning and sharing and provide our team with invaluable insights into how to continuously improve our service to our members. Special thanks to Dana Phelps and Kris Pederson of Washington for hosting!

On the Road. In Your Corner.
NASDDDS knows personal connections make all the difference. Follow us on social media to see all the places we are traveling to support our members, strengthen partnerships, and advance IDD systems across the country.

The NASDDDS 2026 Pop Up Shop is open! Shop NASDDDS apparel and have your order delivered directly to your home or office...
09/22/2026

The NASDDDS 2026 Pop Up Shop is open! Shop NASDDDS apparel and have your order delivered directly to your home or office.

Planning to join us in Chicago this November? Order now to make sure your NASDDDS gear arrives in time for our Annual Conference, taking place November 2–5.

The shop closes this Thursday, September 24 at 10 AM ET, so don't wait to place your order.

Shop the store: https://collegehill.com/collections/national-association-of-state-directors-of-developmental-disabilities-services

Issue 29 of NASDDDS' weekly newsletter is now available.Highlights include new clarification from the Centers for Medica...
09/17/2026

Issue 29 of NASDDDS' weekly newsletter is now available.

Highlights include new clarification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on how states may implement the medical frailty exclusion under the Medicaid community engagement requirements established by HR 1.

Read the full issue: https://conta.cc/4yLlWD0

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Mary Sowers was honored to join a conversation at the Women In Government Medicaid Policy Symposium on workforce issues....
09/10/2026

Mary Sowers was honored to join a conversation at the Women In Government Medicaid Policy Symposium on workforce issues. It was a wonderful opportunity to share the 2024 NCI State of the Workforce (SoTW) data with legislators from across the country. Special thanks to Senator Massey from Tennessee for convening this important discussion and to Amy Robins, MPA from PHI for lending her expertise.

On the Road. In Your Corner.
NASDDDS knows personal connections make all the difference. Follow us on social media to see all the places we are traveling to support our members, strengthen partnerships, and advance IDD systems across the country.

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