Be Informed and Be Involved
The Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) is committed to making sure that individuals with disabilities lead the lives they choose. As we make our system as person-centered as possible, we want to keep you up to date on changes happening at the Division and involved in the work we are doing.
Ways you can be informed and involved with DSPD:
Be Informed
DSPD hosts quarterly Family and Self-Advocate Information Gatherings to explain changes that are happening with DSPD and what that means for individuals in our services, *self-advocates, and families. This is also a place where you can provide input on the changes talked about, or any concerns you may have. You can find information about the next gathering, along with resources and presentations from previous meetings below.
*A self-advocate is an individual with a disability who wants to share their experiences and help make DSPD services even better, whether or not they are currently receiving services.
Be Involved
Please click on one of the titles below to find out more about current opportunities to get involved.
In order to start the video, please click the play icon on the bottom left side of the video.
Feedback Corner
Resources for Professionals
- Engaging People Who Receive Services: A Best Practice Guide
- Green Mountain Self-Advocates - Getting Your Message Across: Communicating with People Who Have Intellectual Disabilities
- Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Supported Decision-Making
- How Providers, Family Members, Friends and Allies Can Help Support Self Advocacy, pgs. 29 - 31
- Speak Up: A Guide to Self Advocacy, pgs. 18 - 19
