| Volume 08 | Issue 9 | March 3, 2008 |
Welcome to Monday Morning in Washington, D.C., published weekly by The Arc of the United States. We will bring to you news of interest to self advocates and their families, volunteers, professionals, and supporters of the disability movement. Please send any comments to mmwdc@thearc.org. You are welcome to reproduce and distribute items from Monday Morning in Washington, D.C., but please credit Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007).
The Arc of the United States advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with our network of members and affiliated chapters, we improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities; and influence public policy.
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[nectac-enotes] NECTAC eNotes - February 29, 2008
Current and past issues of eNotes can be viewed online at http://www.nectac.org/enotes/enotes.asp Topics in the current issue:
Family Voices of North Dakota e-News
Preschoolers Benefit from Mental Health Screening
A new study from the FPG Child Development Institute demonstrates that preschoolers can benefit by a simple and inexpensive mental health screening process designed to flag potential signs of more serious problems. A summary of the findings are available at http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap50.pdf
The Independent Living Research Utilization (www.ilru.org) provided a webcast on the rights of travelers with disabilities.
The archived information including air travel, cruise ships, traveling with a service animal and more is available at http://www.ilru.org/html/training/webcasts/archive/2008/02-20-AM.html
Special Needs Parent Toolkit-Guide from the Department of Defense (DoD)
A Toolkit to help military families and others with special needs children navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support and benefits and entitlements. The Toolkit is broken down into six colorful modules that can be easily downloaded and printed. This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by visiting this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=102.
The electronic newsletter of the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth). The newsletter and the NCWD/Youth website - http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ offer information to improve programs and services for all youth and especially youth with disabilities.
My Child with a 504 Plan is Failing, School Won't Help: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.idea.eligibility.htm
Section 504 Fact Sheet - a quick guide to understanding Section 504 Civil Rights Legislation available in English and Spanish:http://parenttoparentnys.org/Family2Family/Fact%20Sheets/section504.html
A comprehensive "how to" publication form NICHCY on accessing parent support groups: http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/parent/pa10txt.htm
Coping strategies for family stress: http://www.fcs.msue.msu.edu/ff/pdffiles/familystress3.pdf
What is family-centered care when it comes to pediatric health services? Read a comprehensive discussion here:htttp://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;112/3/691
The basics of parent to parent support from NICHCY: http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/basicpar/bp2txt.htm
The Father’s Network talks about working with culturally diverse families: http://www.fathersnetwork.org/644.html?page=644&SESSION=f54173ee2cc1a1c1ee0b3ef614ce0a3f&s=0
Traumatic Brain Injury Accommodations: Individual Process Essential to Solution
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
JAN E-News Volume 6, Issue 1, First Quarter, 2008
-Laura K. Artman, MS, CRC, JAN Graduate Research Assistant
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/ENews/2008/Enews-V6-I1.htm#5
According to the Brain Injury Association (2005), a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be caused by a hard hit or jolting impact to the head (closed head injury) or by a penetrating object, such as a bullet (open head injury). Specific statistics of interest include:
Depending on the severity of the injury, a TBI survivor may not have any limitations, while another may struggle with daily living. Even if two people have the same type of brain injury, their outcomes may differ based on physical health and cognitive ability prior to the injury, the quality and duration of rehabilitation services, and family support.
Specific limitations hinge on what part of the brain was damaged by the injury, and any bodily system may be impaired as a result. Some survivors may have impairments related to gross motor limitations (walking, balancing, coordination); fine motor limitations (handling, fingering); sensory limitations (seeing, hearing); bowel and bladder control; handling stress and emotions; and speech impairments. Cognitive limitations may involve difficulty with memory, problem solving, math, reading, or executive functions, such as planning/organizing/prioritizing/decision-making. In some cases, because the parts of the brain that process auditory and visual information were damaged in a TBI, a person may have trouble comprehending what is seen or heard despite intact vision and hearing.
Accommodations for employees with TBI depend on the nature of their limitations, what bodily systems are affected, and essential job functions. Suggestions for accommodating cognitive deficits, psychological issues, motor impairments, sensory deficits, and speech difficulties due to TBI can be accessed at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/brai.htm or by using the Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR) at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/soar/.
References:
Brain Injury Association. (2005, August). Facts about traumatic brain injury. Retrieved January 17, 2008, from
http://www.biausa.org/elements/aboutbi/factsheets/factsaboutBI.8.29.05.pdf
DisabilityInfo.gov
Civil Rights News & Events Update: National ADA Symposium
An annual three day conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related disability laws, this year's event will take place May 12-14 in St. Louis, MO. Each year, the ADA Symposium brings together representatives from key federal agencies involved in implementing the ADA, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Access Board and the EEOC to provide comprehensive training and updates.
This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by visiting this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=218.
Caregiver Resources Update: Supporting Rural Family Caregivers
The purpose of this satellite broadcast, scheduled for March 19, 2008 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Eastern Time), is to conduct a discussion of the difficulties faced by rural family caregivers and how to support them. The broadcast will feature family caregivers who have applied innovative means to be effective caregivers in rural areas. This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by visiting this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=149.
Benefits News & Events Update: Social Security Takes Key Step to Reduce Backlog of Disability Cases
Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that the agency has begun making offers to 144 of the 175 new Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) it will hire this fiscal year. Commissioner Astrue stated that "...when these ALJs are fully-trained, and combined with the other steps we are taking, we will be able for the first time in this decade to reduce the number of cases waiting for a disability hearing."
You are subscribed to Benefits News & Events for DisabilityInfo.gov. This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by visiting this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=165
Community Life News & Events Update: Youth with Disabilities in the Foster Care System--Barriers to Success and Proposed Policy
A report issued on February 26, 2008 by the National Council on Disability (NCD). The report examines the unique challenges older youth with disabilities face as they negotiate the foster care system. This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by visiting this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=193.
Employment News & Events Update: National Symposium on Strengthening the HCBS Direct Service Workforce
This event will take place from May 8-9, 2008 in Baltimore, MD. The meeting will showcase best practices in home- and community-based direct service workforce development, and highlight Federal and state workforce initiatives. A primary theme of the event will be the importance of addressing workforce issues across age and disability consumer populations. This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by visiting this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=10.
Share the Wealth Week of February 25thDid you know that you can appeal a decision on your Social Security disability claim online? To be able to use this Internet process, a claimant must: 1) have applied for benefits; 2) have received a "Notice of Disapproved Claim", a "Notice of Reconsideration" or "Notice of Federal Reviewing Official Decision; 3) disagree with the disability decision; and 4) live in the United States or one of its territories. For more information, visit the SSA's website at https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/iAppeals/ap001.jsp . The SSA also has an online screening tool to assist with determining potential eligibility for any of the programs it administers. The online screening tool can be found at https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps7/best/benefits/
Ever wonder how all the pieces of a community-based system fit together? Visit the ChampionsInC website to view a brief animated presentation called Defining a Community-Based System of Services for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. To watch and listen to the presentation visit: http://www.championsinc.org/about/intro/
Analysis of the impact of the proposed rules changes on
Medicaid funded DD services?
http://www.c-c-d.org/task_forces/health/CCD%20Comments%20final%20final.pdf
February 2008 issue - View online at www.disabilityisnatural.com/email/2008-02.htm
REFERENCE POINTS:
Mixed Grades for Grads and Assessment
In discussions of education policy, and especially of educational failings, it's common to hear references to "what the business community thinks" or "what employers want. The January 23, 2008 online newsletter of Inside Higher Ed reports the findings of a national survey of employers with at least 25 employees and significant hiring of recent college graduates conducted on behalf of the Association of American Colleges and Universities.
According to the results of the survey, it turns out that employers aren't as frustrated with the skills of new graduates as some politicians and policy makers suggest. In a number of areas, employers appear to think graduates are coming out well positioned. And while employers would love to see better assessment tools used in college, employers seem dubious of multiple choice exams and how colleges compare to one another and much more concerned with being able to get individual analysis of potential employees' skills.
Over all, 65 percent of those surveyed believe that new graduates of four-year colleges have most or all of the skills to succeed in entry-level positions, but only 40 percent believe that they have the skills to advance. In terms of specific skills, the employers didn't give many A's or fail many either. The employers were asked to rank new graduates on 12 key areas, and the grads did best in teamwork, ethical judgments and intercultural work, and worst in global knowledge, self-direction and writing. To access the article from Inside Higher Ed go to http://insidehighered.com/news/2008/01/23/employers . Results from the national survey of employers can be found here http://www.aacu.org/advocacy/leap/documents/2008_business_leader_poll.pdf
Youth at Risk Resources
YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM: BARRIERS TO SUCCESS AND PROPOSED POLICY
This report, issued on February 26, 2008 by the National Council on Disability (NCD) examines the unique challenges older youth with disabilities face as they negotiate the foster care system. The report can be found at http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2008/FosterCareSystem_Report.html
LET'S TALK: RUNAWAY PREVENTION CURRICULUM
This curriculum is designed to help educate youth about alternatives to running away. It is presented in 14 modules offering lessons to help teachers and community-based organizations lead discussions with youth. Topics include communication and listening, adolescent development, personal influences, peers, families, roles and responsibilities, runaway reality, and more. The curriculum can be found at http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2011
SERVICE AS A DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITY: BUILDING CONNECTIONS FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH
This article, published by the National Youth Leadership Council, explores how civic engagement can smooth the transition to adulthood among marginalized and vulnerable young adults. http://www.transad.pop.upenn.edu/downloads/service%20as%20developmtl%20oppty%20for%20at-risk%20youth.pdf
MENTAL HEALTH AND IDENTITY IN FOSTER TEENS
Youth in foster care were interviewed about their feelings on mental health, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and spirituality for a study by Casey Family Programs. The findings are compared to youth in the general population.
http://www.casey.org/NR/rdonlyres/091219CD-9B44-4BF9-89C5-87320B8DC237/1269/MentalHealth_EXS.pdf
LATER TRANSITION TO LEGAL ADULTHOOD BENEFICIAL TO FOSTER YOUTH
This study that examines the experiences of foster youth during their legal transition to adulthood indicates that youth who can remain in care until age 21 fare better than those who age out of the system at 18 or 19. http://www.chapinhall.org/article_abstract.aspx?ar=1355&L2=61&L3=130
MENTORING FOR YOUTH IN THE FOSTER CARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS
Mentoring demand for the over one million youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems in the United States far outweighs the supply of mentors that can meet the needs of these youth. A new federally funded training program to help mentoring organizations reach these youth is being piloted through Health and Human Development Programs.
http://www.hhd.org/hhdnews/hhdstories/fs_07_2007c.asp
YOUTH PROVIDE THEIR THOUGHTS ON THE TRANSITION OUT OF FOSTER CARE
The transition out of foster care or residential treatment can be a challenging experience for many young people. The Jan/Feb 2007 issue of Youth Communication's "Foster Teen" magazine features youth-authored accounts of the "aging out" experience, and suggestions for making that transition less difficult. To access this issue, go to http://www.youthcomm.org/Publications/FCYU.htm and scroll down to Jan/Feb 2007.
RE-ENGAGING DISCONNECTED YOUTH: FOCUS GROUPS FROM FIVE CITIES
The Youth Development Research Fund announces the release of their review of recent focus groups held in five cities exploring the perspectives of young people who are disconnected from school and work. Youth involved offered insight into what would make job training programs and efforts to "reconnect" them more compelling to at-risk individuals. More information can be found at http://www.ydrf.com
NEW AT RISK PORTAL FROM THE NATIONAL EVALUATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE NEGLECTED, DELINQUENT, OR AT-RISK (NDTAC)
NDTAC's new At-Risk Portal is home to the Center's prevention resources devoted to youth defined as at-risk.In the Portal, you will find reports and briefs that examine various risk factors affecting youth; population data and other statistics; prevention and intervention strategies; resources written by and for NDTAC; and further readings on youth at risk. The At Risk Portal can be found at http://www.neglected-delinquent.org/nd/resources/library/atrisk.asp
ADULT SYSTEM WORSENS JUVENILE RECIDIVISM REPORT SAYS
Youths tried as adults and housed in adult prisons commit more crimes, often more violent ones, than minors who remain in the juvenile justice system, a panel of experts appointed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said in a recent report, "Effects on Violence of Laws and Policies Facilitating the Transfer of Youth from the Juvenile to the Adult Justice System" report. The report can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwR/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5609a1.htm
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Holds Hearing on "Medicaid's Critical Role for Americans with Disabilities"
On Wednesday, January 16, the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on Medicaid's role for American's with Disabilities. The hearing focused on major issues surrounding individuals with disabilities, including reallocating funds from institutions to home and community based services (HCBS), ensuring that HCBS providers are adequately compensated and trained, enabling individuals with disabilities to hold jobs, and examining the impacts of recent regulations issued by CMS. The subcommittee and panelists examined several pieces of legislation currently under consideration, issued recommendations for further action, and discussed the potential harmful results of CMS regulations on Targeted Case Management, the Rehabilitation Option, and School-based services. For more information, please visit http://energycommerce.house.gov/cmte_mtgs/110-he-hrg.011608.MedicaidDisabilities.shtml. From: CWD's Jan 08 Newsletter
HUD's Consolidated Plans and Housing "Cost Burdens." Information Bulletin #241 (2/08)
In March 2006, HUD promulgated new Consolidated Plan requirements in the Federal Register. Participating jurisdictions that receive federal HOME
Investment Partnership funds and Community Development Block Grant funds
must complete Consolidated Plans.
The "new" Consolidated Plan requirements emphasize identifying "need" and
assigning a "priority" to each need. After these have been identified,
jurisdictions that receive HOME and CDBG funds must indicate, for five
years, how much money from these funds will be allocated to meet the
identified "needs" and "priorities."
For example, if renters whose household incomes are at or below 30% of
your area's "area median income" (aka "median family income") are
identified as having a housing need and it's a "high" need, then some of
the HOME and/or CDBG funds should address them. If they're not identified
as having a very high need, then shame on you; your advocacy should be
reexamined.
Here's one idea how disability housing advocates might use the
Consolidated Plan process to increase HOME's tenant-based rental
assistance, aka housing subsidies in your area. It's a two-stepper.
First, HUD instructs jursidictions that to determine housing need in the
ConPlan they should use data from HUD's SOCDS:CHAS, i.e.,State of the
Cities Data Source: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy.
Second, HUD also defines that households should pay approximately no more
than 30% of their income on housing costs, i.e., for renters that's both
the rent plus utilities. For households which pay more than 30% of their
household incomes on housing costs, they have, according to HUD, a "cost
burden."
Go to http:// socds.huduser.org, click on CHAS Data and then click on the"nonframe version of CHAS." Under "housing problems," click on your State
and then the specific jurisdiction you want. You can then see, e.g., for"All Renters" whose incomes are at or below the 30% of the AMI/FMI, the
percentage of renters which spend MORE than 30% of their incomes for rent
and utilities, they have a "cost burden." You can also see the
percentage who pay MORE than 50% of their incomes for rent and utilities. They have a really big "cost burden." (The annual "Priced Out"reports from
TAC, Inc., are also very helpful and should also be used.)
The larger the percentage of the lowest income families with severe "cost
burdens," the great the housing need in your jurisdiction! If your
ConPlan does not use the CHAS information to identify as a priority need
the percentage of households that have "cost burdens" and/or then does not
allocate a reasonable portion of their HOME/CDBG for rental assistance for
persons whose family incomes are at or below 30% of the AMI/FMI and whose"cost burdens" exceed 50% of their incomes, you should be asking HUD to
not approve the ConPlan.
How could HUD approve a ConPlan where there is a significant percentage of
the lowest income households (i.e., incomes at or under 30% of the AMI)
with significant "cost burdens," but the ConPlan does not either identify
this as a need and/or does not allocate rental assistance to alleviate
that need?
Steve Gold, The Disability Odyssey continues
Back issues of other Information Bulletins are available online at
http://www.stevegoldada.com with a searchable Archive at this site divided into different subjects. To contact Steve Gold directly, write to stevegoldada@cs.com or
call 215-627-7100.
Steve Gold, The Disability Odyssey continues
Google Invites Children to Design Special Logo
Deadline: March 28, 2008 (School Registration)
Google ( http://www.google.com/ ) has announced the launch of
Doodle 4 Google, a competition that invites K-12 students in the
United States to design a Google logo on the open-ended theme "What If...?"
The winning design will be used as Google's logo on May 22, 2008,
with the artist receiving $10,000 toward his/her college education.
The winning student's school will also win a $25,000 technology
grant.
Visit the Doodle 4 Google Web page for further information and
entry guidelines.
RFP Link:
http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10011466/doodleforgoogle
Conference Call: Increasing Voter Turnout of People with Disabilities
Funders' Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP) announces March's "First Monday Conference Call" -
The Forgotten Constituency: How Voter Engagement Builds Power and Participation in People with Disabilities Communities
Monday, March 3rd, 3-4pm EST/ 12-1pm PST
Conference Dial-in Number: (605) 990-0700
Participant Access Code: 1025647#
Join us for FCCP's March First Monday Call, Increasing Voter Turnout of People with Disabilities through Integrated Voter Engagement, on March 3rd and learn about the ways in which non-partisan state-wide disability vote coalitions have succeeded in significantly increasing voter turnout of people with disabilities, the largest identifiable bloc of non-voters.
Through a program called Entrypoint!, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offers paid summertime internship opportunities for college students with disabilities who are pursuing degress in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business.
Through partnerships with IBM, NASA, Merck, NOAA, Google, Lockheed Martin, CVS, NAVAIR and university science laboratories to meet their human resources needs, AAAS identifies and screens undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities, who are full-time and with at least a B average, to place them in paid summer internships in both the private industry and government agencies. 2008 summer applications currently being accepted!
Visit the Entrypoint! website - http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/about.htm to learn more about the program or download the application - http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/application.php.
It is well known that internships are central to career development and we sorely need more people with disabilities in these critical fields.
How else will we reach the goal of more accessible, usable, interoperable and available technologies?
~Item submitted by Jenifer Simpson
One-Stop Toolkit Resources of the Week
Money Smart - An Adult Education Program
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/index.html
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recognizes the importance of financial education, particularly for people with little or no banking experience. The Money Smart training program was created to help adults outside the financial mainstream enhance their money skills and create positive banking relationships. The Money Smart curriculum helps individuals build financial knowledge, develop financial confidence, and use banking services effectively.
The Money Smart program may be used by financial institutions and other organizations (including One-Stop Career Centers and other community partners) interested in sponsoring financial education workshops. Money Smart is available in two versions: an instructor-led version and a computer-based instruction (CBI) version. Both versions consist of the same 10 modules.
The instructor-led version of Money Smart is for those who plan to teach financial education to others in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, or Russian. A version for the visually impaired is also available.
The FDIC provides the Money Smart curriculum to interested parties free of charge. A limited number of copies are available to each party; however, the materials are easily reproduced and have no copyright restrictions.
The 10 Money Smart Training Modules
Bank on It: an introduction to bank services
Money Smart Success Stories - http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/newsletter/success_stories/index.html
Money Smart Publications and Other Resources - http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/pubs/index.html
Publications and other resources of interest concerning the Money Smart program.
Money Smart Train-the-Trainer Program - http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/trainthetrainer.html
Money Smart Order Information - To order a free copy of the Money Smart Program, select the Money Smart Curriculum Online Order Form available at: http://www2.fdic.gov/moneysmartregister/
hcbs.org > Clearinghouse CLIPS: February 28, 2008
DisabilityWORK.com Website
Summary: Are you a person with disability who is experiencing difficulties in finding work? Are you designing programs for individuals with disabilities looking for employment? DisabilityWORK.com job placement service helps take the frustration out of the job search process by pairing employers and organizations. Services include consultation, action plan agreement, background checks, pre-employment interviews, training modules and interviewing. Employers can post jobs and search resumes.
Topic(s): Consumer Direction, Workforce
Source: Access Solutions, LLC
More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2171
Institute for the Future of Aging Services (IFAS) Website
Summary: The IFAS website provides research information to providers and policy makers to help them put research findings into practice. Visit the newly improved website to find out how leading experts in applied research are bridging the gap among policy, practice and research communities. Discover best practices, policies and lessons learned on affordable housing plus services, workforce and quality improvement.
Topic(s): Aging Issues, Housing, Long-Term Care, State/Agency Information, Workforce
Source: Institute for the Future of Aging Services
More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2168
National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging Website
Summary: NACDA’s mission is to advance research on aging by helping researchers to profit from the under-exploited potential of a broad range of datasets. NACDA acquires and preserves data relevant to gerontological research, processing as needed to promote effective research use, and disseminates and facilitates their use. Visit the website to search the electronic holdings, use their data analysis system and save your downloaded files. The site contains links, announcements and publications.
Topic(s): Aging Issues
Source: National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging
More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2176
National Training Institute for Frontline Supervisors (NTIFFS) Final Report
Summary: This project was designed to refine, test and deliver a National Training Institute for Frontline Supervisors using a "Train-the-Trainer" model and a distributed learning, technical assistance and consulting model to assist community human service employers, families and consumers from across the country to recruit, retain, and train direct support professionals and Frontline Supervisors. This project used the logic model to guide the evaluative inquiry.
Topic(s): Workforce
Source: University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration (UCED)
More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2174
Provider Assessment Surveys - Tennessee
Summary: Find 10 surveys examples used to assess provider services at 1st Tennessee ADRC pilot site. Surveys contain questions to obtain consumer feedback on a variety of services, including transportation, legal services, meals, ombudsman, service coordination, personal care and homemaker services.
Topic(s): Accessibility, Aging Issues, Quality, Resource Center
Source: Grantee produced, Tennessee
More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2166
Real Choice Systems Change Grant Program - FY 2002 Real Choice Grantees and Community-Integrated Personal Assistance Services and Supports Grantees: Final Report
Summary: This report provides an overview of 33 states’ initiatives (FY02 CPASS and Real Choice Grantees) to improve their LTC systems and the enduring improvements achieved. It includes lessons learned and recommendations that can guide states that are undertaking similar initiatives. Grantees made enduring systems improvements in five major areas—many states in more. Virtually all agreed that prior to introducing new policies and programs, it is essential to obtain stakeholder buy-in and commitment.
Topic(s): Accessibility, Aging Issues, Consumer Direction, Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities, Housing, Peer Supports, Physical Disabilities, State/Agency Information, Waiver
Source: RTI - Systems Change Evaluation
More Info: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2172
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