Call for Participants in ODP Discussions on 1-Person Licensed Residential Homes
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is hosting a series of discussion boards and focus groups focused on 1-person licensed residential homes. These sessions are designed to gather input from a variety of stakeholder perspectives, including providers, direct support professionals (DSP), family members, and self-advocates.
The discussion boards will be online forums open for 48 hours, allowing participants to log in and out at their convenience throughout the two-day period. Total participation time is expected to be about 2 – 3 hours, and the forums will be semi-anonymous (participants will be identified only by first name).
Focus groups will follow the discussion boards and will be scheduled at a later date.
How to Participate
Interested individuals should submit their name, agency, and contact information to Tim Sohosky no later than October 20, 2025. Agencies may designate representatives for more than one stakeholder group.
Stakeholder Groups & Dates
Provider Group
Discussion Board Dates: December 1 – 2, 2025
ODP seeks provider representatives who can share insights on:
- Factors contributing to individuals being supported in 1-person licensed homes;
- Approaches to successfully supporting individuals with significant behavioral needs in 2+ person homes;
- Successes and challenges in managing 1-person homes; and
- Strategies for introducing roommates and supporting transitions to multi-person homes.
ODP aims for balanced representation across agency roles (program, executive, clinical), geographic regions (urban/rural), and provider size (small, medium, large).
DSP Group
Discussion Board Dates: December 4 – 5, 2025
ODP is seeking DSPs who:
- Support individuals in 1-person homes and can speak to their experiences, successes, and challenges;
- Have helped individuals transition from 1-person to 2+ person homes; and
- Support individuals with significant behavioral support needs in 2+ person homes.
Family Group
Discussion Board Dates: December 11 – 12, 2025
ODP is seeking family members who have a loved one living in a 1-person licensed home and are willing to share their perspectives and experiences.
Self-Advocate Group
Focus Group (Virtual): Date TBD
ODP is seeking self-advocates who:
- Currently live in a 1-person licensed home, OR
- Have transitioned into or out of a 1-person home from a 2+ person setting.
For questions or to submit interest, please contact Tim Sohosky by October 20, 2025.
