The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is committed to providing training that improves the lives of our participants. Please feel free to use as many training resources as you see fit.
FREE Training for People with Disabilities
Self-Advocacy
Developed through a partnership between Disability Rights Nebraska, Arc of Lincoln, Autism Family Network, and Fritz & O'Hare Associates:
- It's All About The Plan! - Online training to assist you, your family, and your guardian. Advocate for yourself by speaking up for what you want in your life!
- Together We Can! - Online training on how you and your provider work together to increase your opportunities to live, work, and participate in your community.
Self-Direction
Video from DDD - How self-direction is different than traditional services. Includes the history, what to expect, and tools for self-direction.
Transitioning from School
Video from PTI Nebraska - What parents, students, and Service Coordinators need to know about the transition period.
Person-Centered Planning
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities are launching a new Person-Centered Planning initiative to reinvigorate person-centered supports for all Nebraska's Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers. Check out the Person-Centered Planning webpage for many training opportunities!
Provider Training: Open to Anyone!
Abuse and Neglect
Providers must have training on Abuse and Neglect. Free training is available:
Habilitation
Habilitation programs must be written for habilitative services. Providers are required to know how to write and run programs. The following free training is available:
Therap
Therap Training Academy – Therap offers many training opportunities. Enrolling in the training academy is free. Therap is important to the services we provide, so it is important to learn about. The Therap training account is separate from your Therap login.