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Information and resources from the Bureau of Developmental Services for families, with the mission to support citizens with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders

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Introducing New Hampshire’s Person-Centered Service Planning and Practices, and Self Advocacy and Choice Training

Introducing New Hampshire’s Person-Centered Service Planning and Practices, and Self Advocacy and Choice Training

The State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) and Bureau of Adult and Aging Services (BAAS) would like to introduce training on Person-Centered Service Planning and Practices and Self Advocacy and Choice for individuals receiving services and their families.

These courses are brought to you in partnership with Qlarant Quality Solutions, Inc. (Qlarant). The eLearning courses will help you learn more about the Home and Community Based Services and are designed specifically for you.  

In the courses, you will learn about: 

  • Principles of person-centered practices;
  • Your role in the person-centered service planning process and how to prepare;
  • Understanding the difference between informed choice and supported decision-making;
  • Strategies to empower decision-making;
  • Your role in advocating for your needs and rights; and
  • How to champion person-centered practices, support your independence, and self-determination.

Please note that these training sessions are self-paced and intended to fit your own pace and learning style, you can learn as fast or as slow as you need. So, if you need to take a break, you can and at the end of the two-part course, you will have the option of receiving a certificate of completion. 

To get started, go to newhampshire-hcbs-pc.moodlecloud.com and create an account. Once you have created your account, you can start with Person Centered Practices and Service Planning. 

The training will only be available on this site until May 31st. Please be sure to access it now.

Thank you for your participation and if you have any questions or problems accessing the training, please email Qlarant at NH_HCBS_PC@qlarant.com.   

HCBS Waiver Service Options Overview

BDS is pleased to announce the development of a webinar series on the current services available on the Developmental Disabilities (DD), Acquired Brain Disorder (ABD), and In-Home Supports (IHS) Home and Community Based Services waivers. The webinars provide individuals and families an overview of the services that are available within the DD Service System.

Developmental Disability and Acquired Brain Disorder Waiver Services

In Home Supports Waiver Services

 

BDS Service Options in the DD Waiver Webinar Series, Summer 2024

The Bureau of Developmental Services is pleased to announce a series of presentations on the current services available on the Developmental Disabilities waiver. Below is the presentation we have to date that is updated to include additional presentations, accordingly.

BDS Focus Group - Individuals and Families

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BDS Systems Work Compliance Webinar Series, Spring 2023

BDS has developed the webinar series "Introduction to Direct Bill and Conflict-Free Case Management in New Hampshire's Developmental Disabilities Service System" to provide individuals and families an overview of the changes that have been completed regarding Compliance and Direct Bill that went into effect July 1, 2023. Please view the series links below.

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