Article Publication Date:
8/12/2008
Summary:
This annual conference focuses on quality of services for people with developmental disabilities. Held Aug. 10-12 in Baltimore, this year’s conference featured agencies that have implemented person-centered planning and individualized support structures. One highlight was individuals who have developed their own micro-enterprises. In addition, innovations in policies, systems issues, and quality assurance methodologies were presented.
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness; Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Direct Care Workforce
Sources:
Grantee produced
National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities; NASDDS
Programs/Initiatives:
Person Centered Planning
States:
Keywords:
Community Inclusion
micro-enterprise; self-employment; self-advocacy; self advocates;
Contact
Nancy Weiss
reinventingquality@udel.edu
Phone:
302-831-8535
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51728