In an effort to assist State Mental Health Authorities, in close collaboration with Single State Authorities, in planning and implementing activities to foster increased employment opportunities for people with mental health and/or substance use disorders, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and its Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) created the Employment Development Initiative (EDI).
The Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Research Assistance to States (MIG-RATS) Center launched a website to provide resources and support to states implementing MIGs. The website is designed to help staff find research reports and resources, learn about MIG-RATS activities and initiatives, and connect with MIG researchers. The website includes info on topics such as Medicaid Buy-In programs, outreach and marketing, and youth in transition and also provides links to tools and a calendar of events.
“Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation (AIVR)
Common Ground – A Journey to Understanding Disabilities (115.21 Mb WMV)
The American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation (AIVR) and DVR seek to bridge cultural traditions and values to expand opportunities for employment and self-support. The AIVR Projects offer a greater understanding of the local, cultural, and familial needs of the Indian Nation while DVR offers a broad understanding of the business and college environment off the native lands…
“NDCPD will implement four goals focused on the needs of people with developmental disabilities during 2017 to 2022. Click on the corresponding arrow icon in the circle for more information.
“North Dakota Health and Human Services administers a Money Follows the Person Grant program to enable Medicaid members with disabilities to transition from institutions to community living.”
“The North Dakota Transition Consortium is a partnership of programs and agencies. The goal is to promote, improve, and educate about services that help young adults with disabilities move from high school into college, training, or a job.”
Version Date: 03/23/2021
“AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 7 of section 57-38-30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an income tax credit for the employment of individuals with developmental disabilities or severe mental illness; to amend and reenact section 57-38-01.16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an income tax credit for the employment of individuals with developmental disabilities or severe mental illness; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.”
PROJECTS
“The North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities at Minot State University conducts a wide range of projects serving the disability community. Many of these projects are funded through grants and contracts with outside agencies… NDCPD is North Dakota’s University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.”
NDCPD’s active projects are listed on the website.
“This Order supersedes and replaces Executive Order 2018-05.1.”