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Driving Innovation in Public
Services for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The NASDDDS mission is to assist member state agencies in building person-centered systems of services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

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Helping States Improve Quality

National Core Indicators (NCI) facilitates the sharing of information with the public to strengthen policy, improve quality, and compare performance with national norms.

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Helping States Increase Employment

When people work in their communities and earn good wages, opportunities multiply. Jobs provide people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to earn an income, build a nest egg, make friends, and increase self-confidence.

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Helping States Broaden Supports to Families

Stronger supports for families leads to better lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Featured

CMS Releases New Guidance on Heightened Scrutiny

The FAQ Document discusses settings identified by the regulation as being presumed to have the qualities of an institution.
NCI Releases Data Highlight About People with Disabilities Who are Parents

The highlight describes that as a field, we continue to support people with I/DD to enjoy life experiences, including intimate relationships.
It's Time For NASDDDS Mid-Year Conference!

The Future is Now! Using Technology in I/DD Services!
New Bill in Congress to End Subminimum Wage

A bill recently introduced in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives would put an end to what’s known as sub minimum wage.

NASDDDS’ projects harness state creativity to develop innovative approaches and then take them to scale.
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