Raising support standards locally to inspire positive change nationwide!

Quality services must be guided by practical, clearly defined standards—especially for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The American Support Standards Institute (AMSI) develops and promotes voluntary consensus standards to improve quality and inclusion across all roles—whether individuals with IDD are receiving services or working in competitive jobs.

Our approach helps define what quality and good support look like in real-world roles. It ensures dignity, learning, and clear quality expectations so individuals with IDD and those who support them, including employers, can succeed together.