Supervised Group Living temporary wage increase
November 19, 2021
Supervised group living temporary add-on for direct support professionals wage increase The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is pleased to share important changes for our Supervised Group Living program. These changes are intended to support SGL programs in increasing wages for direct support professionals, consistent with the parameters established for the 14% rate increase recently…
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BDDS Monthly Webinar
November 15, 2021
Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services monthly webinar for providers and case managers The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is committed to working collaboratively with case managers and providers. We appreciate the hands-on and coordinated efforts and responses our case managers and providers have demonstrated. As part of this commitment, BDDS has the following reminder of…
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INSILC Releases Guide on COVID-19 Vaccinations and Home & Community Care
November 12, 2021
Immediate Release – November 12, 2021 Contact Information: Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council 844.446.7452 info@insilc.org INSILC Releases Guide on COVID-19 Vaccinations and Home & Community Care As Hoosiers with disabilities, we know and understand how COVID-19 has and continues to impact Hoosiers in our disability community differently than other Hoosier citizens. We…
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BDDS IT Update
November 10, 2021
Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services IT Update The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services has committed to modernizing IT systems to support its mission which is “To connect people with disabilities and their families to resources and supports to live their best life.” In February 2021, BDDS launched the BDDS Gateway which provides individuals with disabilities…
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COVID 19 Vaccine Booster
November 8, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is committed to working committed to working collaboratively with individuals, families, case managers and providers to support the individuals using supports and services through BDDS to live their vision of a good life. Many of the individuals receiving BDDS supports and services are fully vaccinated for…
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National Core Indicators Project from BQIS
November 5, 2021
National Core Indicators project and survey information The Bureau of Quality Improvement Services mission is to ensure quality supports are aligned with person centered principles by leading strategic change that empowers people to live their good life. In pursuit of this mission, BQIS will be participating in the National Core Indicators project. The NCI project…
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Added date for case management organization meet and greets
November 4, 2021
Added date case management organization in-person meet and greet The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services will be hosting multiple virtual and in-person meet and greet opportunities for individuals and families to learn more about each of the awarded case management organizations. The Arc of Indiana will be planning to partner with BDDS in these opportunities…
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Bureau of Quality Improvement Services Investigations
November 3, 2021
Bureau of Quality Improvement Services investigations recording and materials available As part of the Bureau of Quality Improvement Services’ work to balance facilitating choice, control and community integration with ensuring the health and welfare of individuals receiving Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services’ services, we use a variety of tools including an incident reporting and management…
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Case Management organization virtual and in-person meet and greet events
November 1, 2021
Case management organization virtual and in-person meet and greet events The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services will be hosting multiple virtual and in-person meet and greet opportunities for individuals and families to learn more about each of the awarded case management organizations. The Arc of Indiana will be planning to partner with BDDS in these…
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