Join us to hear about the lives of LGBTQIA+ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and learn more about barriers and supports for their community participation and engagement. Speakers will share their research findings and recommendations for researchers, healthcare and disability service providers, educators, and family members. Presenters: -Elizabeth K. Schmidt, PhD, Lincoln Memorial University […]

The Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) are pleased to announce the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series, which offers presentations focused on supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A) and mental health needs. The selected presenters share their expertise on […]

Join Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens for an overview of the Office of Developmental Programs Concept Paper related to Selective Contracting for Residential and Supports Coordination Services. Registrants will have an opportunity to learn about selective contracting, ask questions, and provide public comment. Anyone who is interested in participating in this session may do so by […]

This training was developed to assist provider organizations to become qualified to deliver the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Housing Transition & Tenancy Sustaining (HTTS) service. These sessions are for: Providers who are interested in becoming qualified to deliver HTTS Existing HTTS provider employees Participants will gain knowledge of and learn how to access, refer […]