• Developing a Strong Working Relationship with the Director
    Jul 10 2023

    Communication, trust, roles of members, staff and the Director, and shared responsibilities are discussed with Johnna Breland and Darryle Powell. Learn more at www.itacchelp.org.

    This podcast was supported through services funded by contract number HHSP233201600068C from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201 to provide training and technical assistance services to State and Territory Councils on Developmental Disabilities. The contents are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the ACL, HHS, or the U.S. Government.


    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • Engaging Council Members, Listening, and Reaching Consensus
    Jul 10 2023

    Engaging Council members in the work, the importance of listening, leading towards consensus, diversity and cultural competence are discussed with Matthew Shapiro, Wesley Witherspoon, and Chris Grandy. Learn more at www.itacchelp.org.

    This podcast was supported through services funded by contract number HHSP233201600068C from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201 to provide training and technical assistance services to State and Territory Councils on Developmental Disabilities. The contents are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the ACL, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • Strategies and Tips to Plan, Prepare for and Facilitate Effective Meetings
    Jul 10 2023

    Common duties of a Council Chair, strategies for planning and preparing for meetings, and tips to facilitate and run fair, effective meetings are discussed with Dave Deuel. Learn more at www.itacchelp.org.

    This podcast was supported through services funded by contract number HHSP233201600068C from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201 to provide training and technical assistance services to State and Territory Councils on Developmental Disabilities. The contents are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the ACL, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

    Show More Show Less
    39 mins
  • Leading as a Public Official and DD Act “Must Know” Topics
    Jul 10 2023

    The Chair role, concepts, and expectations of a public official and three key DD Act “must know” topics, membership, state plan, and funding are discussed with Jodi Thornley and Jeremy Murphy. Learn more at www.itacchelp.org.

    This podcast was supported through services funded by contract number HHSP233201600068C from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201 to provide training and technical assistance services to State and Territory Councils on Developmental Disabilities. The contents are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the ACL, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

    Show More Show Less
    25 mins