Project Description:
Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) is contracting with the
University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC), Institute for Human Development for consultation,
training and technical assistance for this project. UMKC will work with DDRS to engage a wide
array of stakeholders to both grow their knowledge of and strategically plan for implementation of
person centered practices, policies, and procedures. The contractor will provide support to DDRS
to engage and empower self-advocates, families, and other key stakeholders to build the capacity of
innovative community supports while renovating and enhancing the current system for monitoring
safety, health, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(I/DD),dependence, community integration, and access to quality non-paid and paid
community supports and services.
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, General Public