Fourth Tuesday Forums on Innovative Options

DDS success stories for individuals, families, and providers

DDS Virtual Meeting

Join DDS for Virtual Fourth Tuesday Forums

The Fourth Tuesday Forums on Innovative Options are a great way for people and families to learn more about self-directed services and other important issues. In these forums, we talk about a wide range of topics, such as:

• Residential transformation
• Job transformation
• Technology for greater freedom
• Individual and family support
• Respite care
• Children’s services
• And much more

We’ve made a list of links so you can quickly find the most recent recordings and flyers for these events.

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Upcoming forums

Download our "Save the Date" flyer for dates and times for all upcoming forums. Please see the forums schedule with links and instructions to join the meeting by clicking each date below.
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Upcoming 2026 Fourth Tuesday Forums

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

January 27, 2026 – Sensory Settings: Discover the Therapeutic Power of Sights, Sounds, and Movement >

February 24, 2026 – How Remote Supports are Enhancing Lives >

March 24, 2026 – Customized 
Home, Work & Technology - How It All Comes Together >

April 28, 2026 – Opportunities and Possibilities: Out-of-the-Box Options >

May 26, 2026– Social Supports: Fun, Friends & Community Engagement >

June 23, 2026 – Optimizing Choice and Advocacy >

July 28, 2026 – Getting Ready for the Next Chapter - Resources for Greater Independence >

August 25, 2026 – Leading a Self-Determined Life >
September 22, 2026 – CCH Options and Home Share - 
Exploring What's Possible >
October 27, 2026 - Let’s Talk Employment and Benefits >
December 1, 2026 - A Year in Review: Success Stories of 2026 >

Previously Recorded 2025 Fourth Tuesday Forums

January 28, 2025 – Sharing My Life in a Community Companion Home  >

February 25, 2025 – Comprehensive Medical Support in Community Settings >

March 25, 2025 – Customized 
Supports Through Self-Direction >

April 22, 2025 – Comprehensive Clinical Supports in Community Settings >

May 27, 2025– Is Self-Employment Right for Me? Micro-Enterprises and Entrepreneurship >

June 24, 2025 – Remote Supports in My Home and Community >

July 22, 2025 – Community Connections - Opportunities for Fun, Friends, and Engagement (CANCELLED) >

August 26, 2025 – Supportive Housing - Welcome to My Home! >
September 23, 2025 – Smart Living Spaces and Assistive Technology - 
Exploring What's Possible >
October 28, 2025 - Career Exploration and Employment Options >
December 2, 2025 - A Year in Review - STEP Success Stories >

Previously Recorded 2024 Fourth Tuesday Forums on Innovative Options

January 23, 2024 – Remote Support Solutions >

February 27, 2024 – Self Direction at home,
at work, and in the community >

March 26, 2024 – Residential
Transformation Success Stories through STEP >

April 23, 2024 – Individualized
Employment and Day opportunities through STEP >

May 28, 2024 – Supportive Housing –
customizing housing and supports for success >

June 25, 2024 – Optimizing Community
Based Supports for Transition Aged Youth **CANCELLED **>

July 23, 2024 –  Optimizing Community
Based Supports for Transition Aged Youth >

August 27, 2024 – Applied
Assistive Technology Solutions >

September 24, 2024 – Person
Centered Approaches to Individualized Home Supports >

October 22, 2024 – Employment
Options and Opportunities >

December 3, 2024 (Combined November/December Forums)
– An amazing life through STEP >

 

Previously Recorded 2023 Fourth Tuesday Forums on Innovative Options

2022 Previously Recorded Fourth Tuesday Forums on Innovative Options