DSD eList announcement
Date: Jan. 20, 2026
To: Lead agencies, services providers and other interested parties
From: DHS Disability Services Division
Purpose: To share two new resources to help people receiving support increase their communication skills
Contact: positivesupports@state.mn.us
New resources to help people receiving support increase communication skills
DHS created two new optional resources to help people receiving support increase their communication skills:
How to Encourage and Promote Increased Communication for People You Support, DHS-6810H (PDF) is for caregivers supporting people who:
The guide includes step-by-step instructions on how to develop a plan to encourage communication growth.
Plan for Supporting Communication Growth, DHS-6810J is a template for care teams to outline their support strategies.
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