We have contracted with our UCEDD to develop a reporting platform. It is really amazing. They studied the requirements and reporting format and developed an input systems all our contractors have access to. It develops quarterly reports and is very user friendly.

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Data collection/tracking question by Sheryl Matney (21 Feb 2019 09:50 EST)
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I am interested in knowing how Council's are collecting information about state plan projects and/or activities that are conducted by Council staff.

If you have information or a data collection/tracking form can you please share it with me? (xxxxxx@nacdd.org)

Thanks in advance,

Sheryl

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Re: Data collection/tracking question by Glomb, Walter (21 Feb 2019 11:02 EST)
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Sheryl,

The Connecticut Council has been using attendance sheets, pre and post tests, and satisfaction surveys, however we have realized that these tools do not capture all the information required for the AIDD program performance measures. This year we will fund an internship at the Department of Public Policy in the School of Business at the University of Connecticut. We will have a PhD student in their survey research program design and conduct surveys of all the individuals who have attended Council programs over the past three years. We will also use this new resource to survey Connecticut citizens about needs, quality and capacity of supports and services for individuals who live with developmental disabilities.

Best,

Walt Glomb

Director, Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities

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I am interested in knowing how Council's are collecting information about state plan projects and/or activities that are conducted by Council staff.

If you have information or a data collection/tracking form can you please share it with me? (xxxxxx@nacdd.org)

Thanks in advance,

Sheryl

Sheryl R. Matney, EdD, HS-BCP

Director, Technical Assistance

Information & Technical Assistance Center for Councils on DD

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Re: Data collection/tracking question by Shannon, Dan (ADD) (21 Feb 2019 12:28 EST)
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Hi Sheryl. As you know we use DD Suite to collect narrative information and performance indicators, including the work of Council staff and members. We create a council activity for each 'internal' activity identified under each state plan objective. We assign the

related staff and set up regular reporting intervals (programmatic reporting), to collect all the narrative and performance data. Since PPR reporting is done by state plan goal and/or objective, this information is aggregated by the system, then edited and validated for the PPR. I've attached a screenshot that shows a typical setup and the list of council activities we had for plan goals 3 and 4 in 2018.

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I am interested in knowing how Council's are collecting information about state plan projects and/or activities that are conducted by Council staff.

If you have information or a data collection/tracking form can you please share it with me? (xxxxxx@nacdd.org)

Thanks in advance,

Sheryl

Sheryl R. Matney, EdD, HS-BCP

Director, Technical Assistance

Information & Technical Assistance Center for Councils on DD

NACDD

202-506-5813 ext. 148

334-268-0245 (direct)

itacchelp.org

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Transitional Youth Program information/Program Models by VI Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (21 Feb 2019 11:15 EST)
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Dear DD Council Members:

Seeking information on activities, promising practices and program models for Transitional Youth Programs for students with various IDD in group settings. Looking for programs for those within the 15-19 yr range that includes those with low literacy.

Pre-employment skills Independent Living SkillsWork ReadinessAdvocacy training

Anyone has Transition program models for Head Start, Elementary and Junior High?

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Yvonne D. Petersen
Executive Director
VI Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc.

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NIDILRR Announces Six New Funding Opportunities

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL is announcing funding opportunities for two new Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) programs, two new Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) projects, and two new Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP):

* ARRT for Employment
* ARRT for Community Living and Participation
* RRTC on Employment and Community Living for Youth
* RRTC on Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions
* DRRP on Health and Function (Research)
* DRRP on Health and Function (Development)

Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training

This program is funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program to provide advanced research training and experience to individuals with doctorates (or similar advanced degrees) who have clinical or other relevant experience. ARRT projects train rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities, with particular attention to research areas that support the implementation and objectives of the Rehabilitation Act, and that improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act.

ARRT for Employment

ARRT projects under this opportunity announcement must provide advanced research training to eligible individuals to enhance their capacity to conduct high-quality multidisciplinary disability and rehabilitation research to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities in NIDILRR's major domain of employment.

Please visit the link above for more details about the grant opportunity and application process. This grant opportunity closes on April 8, 2019.

ARRT for Community Living and Participation

ARRT projects under this opportunity announcement must provide advanced research training to eligible individuals to enhance their capacity to conduct high-quality multidisciplinary disability and rehabilitation research to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities in NIDILRR's major domain of community living and participation.

Please visit the link above for more details about the grant opportunity and application process.This grant opportunity closes on April 8, 2019.

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The purpose of the RRTC program, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topic areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, family members, and other stakeholders.

RRTC on Transition to Employment for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions: The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to improved employment outcomes for youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions. This funding opportunity reflects an ongoing collaboration between NIDILRR and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Please visit the link above for more details about the grant opportunity and application process. This grant opportunity closes on April 15, 2019.

RRTC on Community Living and Participation for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions: The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to improved community living and participation outcomes for youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions. This funding opportunity reflects an ongoing collaboration between NIDILRR and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Please visit the link above for more details about the grant opportunity and application process. This grant opportunity closes on April 15, 2019.

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program

The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities (including international activities) to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities.

DRRP on Health and Function (Research): Applicants must propose a research project that is aimed at improving health and function outcomes of individuals with disabilities. A grantee must identify one or more hypotheses or research questions and, based on the hypotheses or research questions identified, perform an intensive, systematic study directed toward producing (1) new or full scientific knowledge, or (2) understanding of the subject or problem studied. Please note that this is the funding opportunity for field-initiated DRRP research projects in the health and function domain.

DRRP on Health and Function (Development): Applicants must propose a development project that is aimed at improving the health and function of individuals with disabilities. A grantee must use knowledge and understanding gained from research to create materials, devices, systems, or methods beneficial to the target population, including design and development of prototypes and processes. Please note that this is the funding opportunity for field-initiated DRRP research projects in the health and function domain.

Please visit the link above for more details about these grant opportunities and application process. These grant opportunities close on April 16, 2019.

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