BDDS COVID-19 Updates and Activities

The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is committed to working collaboratively with case managers and providers during this extraordinary time. 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 updates of interest:

• REMINDER – The application period for Day Service Sustainability Grants is currently open through Friday, June 26, 2020 (Please note that the original bulletin included a typo in the date that has been corrected here). Please visit the DDRS COVID-19 Resource webpage for more information including the instructional guide and application.
• REMINDER – Public feedback on the Initial Concept paper closes today, June 19, 2020. Feedback may be shared in the following ways:
• By completing our electronic survey available by clicking here.
• Via Email: [email protected]
• The June 17, 2020, Provider and Case Manager Webinar is now available on the DDRS COVID-19 Resource webpage.
• BDDS is hosting a Provider and Case Manager Webinar on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar will include an overview of updates and clarifications on temporary policy changes related to COVID-19 and Appendix K. The webinar will be held via Microsoft Live. To participate please log in using this link.
  • You will have the option of joining from the web or opening the event in Microsoft Teams, if you have it installed.
  • Before watching the webinar, please:
  • Learn more about attending a Microsoft Live event.
  • Make sure your browser allows third-party cookies.
  • Ensure your browser supports Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Azure Media Player.
• During the webinar, we will provide a mechanism for participants to confirm their participation for purposes of receiving a Certificate of Attendance.

• Additional Provider and Case Manager Webinars will be held as follows. Details for accessing these future events will be sent via DDRS Announcements prior to the webinar.
  • July 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. EDT
  • July 29 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. EDT

   
The DDRS is a program of the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration. If you have questions about DDRS programs and services, visit us online at www.DDRS.In.gov.