WHERE WE'VE BEEN:August 4 - 7, 2020: CancelledThe National Association of QIDPs was established and held their first annual conference in 1996. Our goal was to create a unique experience in which attendees could learn, share, and connect with one another. Each year we look forward to spending this time with you - our friends and colleagues. In response to the cornavirus pandemic, we’ve been closely following the advice of and predictions from leading infectious disease experts. Based on this information we felt it was necessary to cancel the 25th annual QIDP Conference from August 4 – 7, 2020 in order to ensure the safety and well-being of our friends and colleagues. NAQ knows that many of you rely on the QIDP Conference to learn about best practices and innovative strategies. For this reason, we have decided to host a variety of sessions in a virtual format over the course of the year. We will be offering continuing education credits for the sessions as we know many of you are struggling to meet licensing requirements for CEUs due to the unprecedented number of event cancellations this year. August 6 - 9, 2019Grand Rapids, MI"We Don’t Have To Do What We’ve Always Done"
PreconferenceKeynotesBreakout SessionsAugust 7 - 10, 2018Milwaukee, WI"Shaping the Future of Services: Creative Approaches and Solutions"
PreconferenceKeynotesBreakout SessionsAugust 8 - 11, 2017Cleveland, Ohio"Sharing the Gold Standards of Services and Supports"
PreconferenceKeynotesBreakout Sessions2016Louisville, Kentucky"Swing for the Fences: Hitting Person-Directed Planning Out of the Park" 2015New Orleans, LouisianaEveryday Well-Being
2014Nashville, Tennessee"Individual Empowerment: Ourselves, Our Co-Workers, and the People We Support"
2013Reno, Nevada"Leading for Person Centered Excellence"
2012Chicago, Illinois"Fresh Perspectives, Positive Attitudes"
2011Kansas City, Missouri"Handling the Hassle Factors"
2010New Orleans, Louisiana"For the Good of Others"
2009Las Vegas, Nevada"This Too Shall Pass: A Permanent Perspective for Temporary Times"
2008Memphis, Tennessee"Feeling Good About Quality"
2007Atlanta, Georgia"Making It Happen"
2006San Antonio, Texas"Serve Well: Tell the Story"
2005Las Vegas, Nevada"Celebrating Our Achievements"
2004Chicago, Illinois"Turning Our Principles Into Practice"
2003Orlando, Florida"With Spirit and Strength"
2002Snowbird, Utah"The Heart of the Matter"
2001Nashville, Tennessee"How Far Can We Go"
2000New Orleans, Louisiana"QMRP Jazz: How It's Really Played"
1999Boulder, Colorado"Juggling New Dimensions"
1998San Antonio, Texas"Gauging Our Progress"
1997Saint Paul, Minnesota"Focusing Our Vision"
1996Lake Tahoe, Nevada"Breaking New Ground"
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Don't Forget - National DDP Day is on July 15th!
Developmental Disability Professionals go by many names – QIDPs, Case Managers, and Service Coordinators to name just a few. Regardless of formal title, their purpose is to assist people with developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful, and productive lives. DDPs provide services to some of the most vulnerable people in our country. They do so because they recognize that all people are an inherently valuable and important part of the fabric of our communities. Developmental Disability Professionals are resilient in times of challenge, uncompromising in the provision of outstanding supports and tenacious advocates for positive change. They have played a critical role in advancing the rights of people with developmental disabilities and deserve recognition for their tireless efforts to this end.
As the leading national association representing such professionals, NAQ encourages provider organizations, parents, and people with disabilities to formally recognize their DDPs. Now, more than ever, we need to thank Development Disability Professionals for their dedication and commitment. How you choose to recognize your favorite DDP is entirely up to you. Maybe you’d like to send a heartfelt thank-you card. Perhaps they would appreciate a gift card to their favorite coffee shop or a candy bouquet delivered to their office. Maybe they’d like to attend an event or training opportunity.
Now, get out there and celebrate!