The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is committed to providing FREE training that improves the lives of participants of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers. Please use as many training resources as you see fit.
Training for People with Disabilities
It's All About the Plan!
This e-learning course is designed for people with disabilities, and their families. Course modules are designed for four separate audiences to assist them to meaningfully participate in service planning. The modules are self-paced and may be used individually or shown in group settings, such as classrooms, advocacy groups, or trainings.
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 and Charting the LifeCourse
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities are focused on a Person-Centered Planning (PCP) initiative to reinvigorate person-centered supports for all Nebraska's HCBS Waivers.
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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:
ICAP Assessment Tool
DDD uses the ICAP assessment tool to determine funding amount for participants of Medicaid HCBS DD Waiver Services. Training is directed toward DD providers, but may be used by anyone interested in learning about the objective assessment process.
- Assessment & Budgeting - Brochure explaining the process used to assess needs and decide budgets for purchasing DD services. Includes information about ICAP interviews.
- ICAP Training for DD Providers - Slides from 2021 presentation to DD agency providers.
- Biennial ICAP Process - 2022 presentation on biennial team review of ICAP.
Munroe-Meyer Institute
The
Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) for Genetics and Rehabilitation offers training opportunities for both the public and professionals. There are specific training pages for people with disabilities and parents/caregivers.
Therap Training Academy
The Therap Training Academy 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.