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BISMARCK - The North Dakota Department of Human Services is hosting online listening sessions this month to gather public recommendations as the state moves forward with implementation of the U.S. Department of Justice settlement agreement announced in mid-December. The agreement outlines actions the state will take to expand in-home and community-based services so that individuals with physical disabilities can live in the least restrictive setting possible.
The department is seeking input from older adults, individuals with physical disabilities, advocates and other stakeholders and interested individuals. Virtual listening session meetings will be held today, 6:30-8 p.m.; Friday, 2-3:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, Feb. 9, 3:30-5 p.m.
Meeting participation details are available online by typing 2021 public notices into the search box at nd.gov/dhs/ or directly at www.nd.gov/dhs/info/publicnotice/ 2021/2-2021-doj-settlement-agreement-list ening-session-meetings.pdf or by calling the state's Aging and Disability Resource LINK toll-free at 855-462-5465.
Individuals who need accommodations to participate in the meeting can contact Jacob Reuter at 680-9638, 711 (TTY) or jwreuter@nd.gov.