IDD Training
DD Participant Direction New Enrollment Webinar - November 2026
This training is only required for individuals who are becoming a "New" Participant Direction (PD) Representative (Employer of Record) for a waiver participant utilizing Participant Direction under the NOW/COMP waiver.
These sessions are MANDATORY for all Participants/Representatives prior to self directing their waiver services and supports under the New Options Waiver (NOW) or the Comprehensive Supports (COMP) Waive
Completing this training is a requirement before Participant-Direction services may begin. Each session will be conducted via Webex video conferencing online.
This training prepares "New" PD Representatives (Employers of Record) to begin Participant-Direction by reviewing:
- Role and Responsibilities of the PD Representative/Employer of Record
- Covered and non-covered services under NOW and COMP
- Employer authority and accountability
The "New" PD Representative (Employer of Record) is the person who will:
- Hire Participant-Direction staff and/or service vendors
- Supervise and manage staff
- Approve employee time and vendors service invoices
- Ensure waiver rules and followed
- Be legally responsible for Participant-Direction services
*If you are not the person who will serve as the "New" PD Representative (Employer of Record), this training is not intended for you. Registrations submitted by individuals outside of the intended audience will not be approved to attend.
Webinar Training Dates
Each session will begin at 10:00am and end at 4:00pm; Check-in will be held from 9:15am - 9:45am. Registration is open until deadline or capacity is reached.
- November 10, 2026
Registration Deadline: November 3 - November 19, 2026
Registration Deadline: November 12