WHERE WE'VE BEEN:

August 2 - 5, 2022 in New Orleans, LA

& 

August 17 - 18, 2022 (Virtual Event)

"Moving Forward: A Future of Possibilities"

August 11 & 12, 2021

Virtual Event

Out of an abundance of caution, we chose to host this event in a virtual format this year.  This decision certainly did not affect the quality of our speakers or the diversity of topics.  We offered several types of sessions during the event:     

• Keynote Sessions are one-hour sessions with a featured speaker
• Breakout Sessions are one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics
• Roundtable Discussions. In these one-hour sessions, attendees had the opportunity to share and hear about strategies, best practices, ideas, and recommendations around a single area of focus.
• Deep Dive Sessions are three hours in length and allow subject matter experts to provide in-depth training and information.

Session Details & Speaker Information

August 4 - 7, 2020:  Cancelled

In response to the cornavirus pandemic, we felt it was necessary to cancel the 25^th annual DDP Conference from August 4 – 7, 2020 in order to ensure the safety and well-being of our friends and colleagues.      

August 6 - 9, 2019

Grand Rapids, MI

"We Don’t Have To Do What We’ve Always Done"

 August 7 - 10, 2018

Milwaukee, WI

"Shaping the Future of Services: Creative Approaches and Solutions"

August 8 - 11, 2017

Cleveland, Ohio

"Sharing the Gold Standards of Services and Supports"

 

2016

Louisville, Kentucky

 "Swing for the Fences: Hitting Person-Directed Planning Out of the Park"

 

2015

New Orleans, Louisiana 

Everyday Well-Being

 2014

Nashville, Tennessee

"Individual Empowerment: Ourselves, Our Co-Workers, and the People We Support"

2013

Reno, Nevada

"Leading for Person Centered Excellence"

2012

Chicago, Illinois

"Fresh Perspectives, Positive Attitudes"

 2011

Kansas City, Missouri

"Handling the Hassle Factors"

 2010

New Orleans, Louisiana

"For the Good of Others"

 2009

Las Vegas, Nevada

"This Too Shall Pass: A Permanent Perspective for Temporary Times"

  2008

Memphis, Tennessee

"Feeling Good About Quality"

 2007

Atlanta, Georgia

"Making It Happen"

 2006

San Antonio, Texas

"Serve Well: Tell the Story"

 2005

Las Vegas, Nevada

"Celebrating Our Achievements"

 2004

Chicago, Illinois

"Turning Our Principles Into Practice"

 2003

Orlando, Florida

"With Spirit and Strength"

 2002

Snowbird, Utah

"The Heart of the Matter"

 2001

Nashville, Tennessee

"How Far Can We Go"

 2000

New Orleans, Louisiana

"QMRP Jazz: How It's Really Played"

 1999

Boulder, Colorado

"Juggling New Dimensions"

 1998

San Antonio, Texas

"Gauging Our Progress"

 1997

Saint Paul, Minnesota

"Focusing Our Vision"

 1996

Lake Tahoe, Nevada

"Breaking New Ground"