Welcome to the ND AAMR Webpage!

Welcome! The North Dakota Chapter (NDAAMR) is part of the AAMR Assembly of Regional Interests. The chapter is a way to bring people with common concerns and interests together across the state of North Dakota.

North Dakota is somewhat distinguished in itπs service delivery as all service providers are required by ND Century Code (state law) to meet accreditation standards. Accreditation review is provided by the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) and statewide services have been fully accredited since 1989.

Materials regarding
North Dakota Opportunities and Information

ND AAMR Materials Resource materials on the following topics is being developed/gathered. Please click here to access more detailed information about the topics listed below. Please contact the NDAAMR Chair if you have suggestions or contributions.

* Individual Justice Plan Guide ≠ a coordinated project by the IJP Task Force
* Social Inclusion Resource Materials Webpage ≠ Contact information
* Full Citizenship and Positive Supports ≠ A communication network of Human Rights, Bio-Ethics and Peer Technical Review (Behavior Intervention, Management, and/or Positive Supports improvement) Committees.

Projects of
North Dakota AAMR

ND AAMR Projects Information on each of these projects is available on the Projects page. Please click above for more information. Please contact the NDAAMR President if you have suggestions or contributions.

* Support Coordinator Network ≠ Jeanne Nybo, QMRP-Program Director
* Behavioral Health Network ≠ Angela Rortvedt, MS & D. Kim Strandberg, MS
* Social Inclusion Resource Materials Webpage ≠ Michele Heid, QMRP
* Direct Support Staff Network ≠ Open for interested member!
* Supports Intensity Scale Project - Open for interested member!
* Individual Justice Planning Project ≠ Laurie Orvedal, MS & Pam Mack, P&A

Psych-DD Listserv
and
Information-related Website LINKS

PSYCH-DD Listserv - To Join Click on this link to JOIN the Psych-DD listserv. The Psych-DD listserv is the official open discussion list of the AAMR Psychology Division and AAMR Mental Health Services Special Interest Group (MHS SIG). An e-mail discussion list is an e-place (psych-dd@listserv.nodak.edu) that you can send a comment to, and it distributes it to every member of the list. You also receive the e-mail that others send to the list. This is a SERVICE of AAMR, but you DO NOT need to be an AAMR Member to join this list.

PSYCH-DD Archives - Search Click on this link to look at PAST DISCUSSIONS of the Psych-DD listserv. The Archives contain the past discussions by month, but they can be searched in a variety of ways (e.g., topic, author, etc.). Review past discussions for specific information or to get a "feel" for the nature of the list. The Psych-DD listserv was started in the fall of 1995 through the University of North Dakota.

ND AAMR Operational Information

NDAAMR Mission Statement:

To maximize the use of best-practices by professionals in the support of people with mental retardation, among other disabilities.

VALUES

Respect
Teamwork
Information

GOALS

The primary goal of the ND Chapter of AAMR is to meet members needs. Communication to and among members is a high priority, made easier through the opportunities of the internet. Using that communication, the ND Chapter of AAMR seeks to access the strengths that come from connections between consumers, practitioners, policy makers, and researchers.

Members automatically belong to the NDAAMR listserv for information from AAMR. Non-Members and Members are encouraged to join the Psych-DD listserv (below), which is an open membership listserv where everyone can talk to each other!

Further goals are to develop a stronger North Dakota community for all residents of the state, and welcoming to newcomers. There is always room for involvement, a little or a lot, so contact us for more information!

ND AAMR Operations and Governance:

If interested in any of the following appointed leadership roles, contact the chair

Secretary/Treasurer

Currently Vacant

Membership Support Coordinator

NDAAMR Action Plan This is a copy of the Action Plan as submitted to the AAMR Board of Directors.

To participate in these projects, contact the NDAAMR President via e-mail as listed on the AAMR Chapter webpage. Updated 1/3/06