The purpose of this group is to review regional critical incidents in 245D settings and evaluate the systemic influences that contribute to them.

The role of the Housing Work Group is to work with the community to modernize accessible housing regulations so all people have access to affordable housing that meets their needs, including people with disabilities.

The role of the Transportation Work Group is to address barriers to accessible and affordable transportation for people with disabilities.

Purpose:  

Promote the value of direct care workers and address the workforce shortage to meet the needs of people with disabilities.

The role of the Building Relationships and Natural Supports Workgroup is to provide regional leadership and implement best practices to grow communities where people with disabilities can authentically engage in economic, civic, and social spaces.

The role of the Connecting People through Technology Workgroup is to provide regional leadership and educate people on best practices to grow communities where people with disabilities can access technology resources to authentically engage in economic, civic, and social spaces.

The role of the Direct Support Professionals workgroup is to provide regional leadership and implement best practices to grow communities where DSPs and people with disabilities can authentically engage in economic, civic, and social spaces.

The role of the Training & Education Advisory Group is to develop an outreach strategy to educate and train stakeholders (people with disabilities, families, guardians, service providers, case managers, educators, legislators and community members) regarding person directed services.