BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) invites residents to a quarterly update about the state’s efforts to make it easier for North Dakotans with physical disabilities to live at home with in-home help and other community support services. The update will be Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m.-noon in Bismarck or virtually.

According to HHS information, the goal of the meeting is to provide information and discuss strategies to improve the quality of life for North Dakotans by ensuring people have care options and can delay or avoid nursing home care if they choose. This supports the HHS strategic priority to advance the foundations of well-being through access to high-quality services and supports closer to home.

The agenda for the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) Settlement Agreement Stakeholder meeting includes an overview of the DOJ semiannual report and information about upcoming Qualified Service Provider quality and compliance workshops in October. There will also be updates on the state’s home and community-based services efforts and the Transition and Diversion program. Attendees will also hear information about the Target Population Member Rental Assistance Program, home modification funds, peer support opportunities and more.

Individuals can attend the stakeholder meeting in person or virtually by phone or device. The in-person meeting will take place at HHS Prairie Hills Plaza offices at 1237 W. Divide Ave., Suite 6, in Bismarck. Attendees should enter through door No. 2.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to participate in the stakeholder meeting can contact Shelly Selzler at 328-8679, 711 (TTY) or mmselzler@nd.gov.

Those who prefer to participate in the meeting virtually using computers, mobile devices or telephone can contact HHS for details.