The 2025 Six State Summit is an essential event for IDD service providers and regulators in the CMS region VIII states. Attendees will explore critical topics such as Medicaid funding, legislative efforts, and IDD technology. The conference will feature a range of speakers and vendors, providing insights into the latest products and services available to the IDD community. The agenda includes discussions on policy making, workforce issues, and state panel discussions, offering a comprehensive view of the current landscape and future trends.
Mental Health Conferences
6 State Summit
The 2025 Six State Summit will be held in Rapid City, SD, focusing on IDD service providers, State IDD regulators, and other IDD organizations in the CMS region VIII states. It will cover topics like Medicaid funding, legislative efforts, and IDD technology.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
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Conference Dates: October 22–23, 2025
Location: Hyatt Place
City/State: Rapid City, South Dakota
Address: Hyatt Place, Downtown Rapid City, SD
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Community Support Providers of South Dakota
This is the group that put together this event.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will cover topics such as Medicaid funding, legislative efforts, and IDD technology. For the full agenda, attendees can refer to the provided link.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Tom Rice
Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs at ANCOR, with extensive experience in the disability field.
Drew Smith
Senior Director with Alvarez & Marsal’s Public Sector Services, specializing in Medicaid financing and policy.
Shane Spotts
Advocate and policy expert working to transform community and healthcare support systems.
Peter Leidy
Consultant and speaker focusing on personalized supports and community membership for people with disabilities.
Joe McBeth
CEO and President of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, recognized as an international leader in advocacy.
Mike Strouse
Leader of GoodLife University, specializing in evidence-based community service models.
Jordan Wagner
Project Manager at OSU Nisonger Center, focusing on technology-related services for individuals with IDD.
Holly Hoffman
Motivational speaker and former contestant on Survivor Nicaragua, sharing messages of positivity and determination.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The primary hotel, Hyatt Place in Rapid City, SD, is sold out. However, rooms are available at the Hotel Alex Johnson. Reservations can be made through the provided link.
Other Links and Information
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