Invitation to Apply for the Nevada NADD Certification and Accreditation Project
Through the Nevada Aging & Disability Services Division (ADSD) Capacity Development Project, selected provider and state agencies and individual professionals will receive training, technical assistance, and direct support from NADD to prepare for professional certification and program accreditation. This project is designed to build a sustainable infrastructure and improve workforce capacity in supporting people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and complex needs across Nevada.
Who?
Nevada has contracted with NADD to provide accreditation and certification to eligible provider and state agencies and professionals in Nevada. Founded in 1983, NADD is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co- occurring mental health conditions. NADD supports individuals, families, professionals, organizations, and systems by promoting best practices, offering training and resources, and advancing person-centered, integrated care. NADD’s mission is to promote understanding, effective treatment, and support for individuals with IDD and mental health needs through education, publishing, training and consultation, research, advocacy, program accreditation, and professional certification.
NADD provides comprehensive training and consultation services to individuals, organizations, and government agencies worldwide, focusing on mental health and wellness for people with I/DD and co-occurring mental health conditions. With over 40 years of experience, NADD offers customized, research-backed programs delivered by subject matter experts.
Where and How?
There will be separate application processes, with the first one focusing on provider and state agencies, and the second one focusing on individual professionals.
The first application process for provider and state agencies was completed in June 2025. Another round of provider applications will be released in early 2026.
The application process for Individuals interested in participating is currently open.
What?
NADD will provide training and certification to eligible Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Specialists, Clinicians, and accreditation to provider and state agency programs.
Note: For 2025-2026, ADSD will be covering the NADD Membership and application fees for selected participants.
NADD Certification Programs (For Individual Professionals)
Who Should Apply:
All providers who are enrolled with Nevada Medicaid, including I/DD waiver providers, mental health providers, specialists, and clinical staff are invited to apply.
Any Nevada Department of Human Services staff who work with adults or children/youth with I/DD, including staff at Child and Family Services (DCFS), Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH), or Social Services (DSS)
Aging and Disability Services (ADSD) staff who are not part of a regional center
Nevada Health Authority staff who work with adults or children/youth with I/DD may also apply.
NADD Accreditation, Training & Certification Programs (For Organizations)
We are not currently accepting applications for Provider organizations. For more information on the opportunity for provider organizations, please click the button below:
Once selected, participating organizations will be invited to attend an onboarding meeting to explain in detail the process of engaging with NADD, which includes obtaining NADD Membership and participating in a Needs Assessment Interview to determine what types of training and technical assistance will be provided, the plan for accreditation and identify the specifics regarding professional certification. The Needs Assessment process will generate a plan, co-created by NADD and the individual organization, which will include the identification of specific training content and technical assistance topics as well as details regarding the types and timing of certifications and numbers of professionals to be certified, and – for provider and state agencies – the goals and timeline for program accreditation.
If you have any other questions, requests for project materials in alternate formats or languages, or to request other reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the following:
NADD Project Lead, Tope Ademola – tademola@thenadd.org
ADSD Project Lead, Carolyn Wilson – carolynwilson@adsd.nv.gov
HMA Project Lead, Jonah LaVigne – jlavigne@healthmanagement.com
