WHAT: the PA Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) wants YOUR comments on changes in waivers like the consolidated, community living, and person-family directed supports.
WHEN: ODP will consider comments it gets between February 12 and March 14, 2022.
WHY: ODP wants to find out what people think about the changes, and it is a rule that they must take comments from the public.
HOW: By mail, email, or through an online event. Look below for how to mail or email.
SAPNA is hosting a Zoom call for self advocates to learn more and speak up!
Friday March 11, 10 am to noon
Check out the information below to learn more about the changes.
Talk them over with someone you trust.
Below, you will also find out how to join the Zoom call.
For video and audio by computer or smartphone, get the passcode from Rita anytime before the event! Call 724 588 2378 or Email power@sau1.org The day of the event, go online at sau1.me/zoom, then enter the passcode, or join right from this event post: click the Zoom link above and enter the passcode. |
For just audio on any phone: |
For just audio from your smartphone, |
During the call, we will talk about many things.
Some things to think about are:
What communication services can be done through the waiver?
Would more Communication Specialist services better help people who need them?
Should communication specialists get training from ODP? If so, what kind of training?
What exactly is remote monitoring for supports coordinators? Should that continue? Will that work best for people?
What education and experience should supports coordinators have?
Should remote supports be part of self direction?
Some more things to think about are:
Would more benefits counseling help more people get and keep jobs?
Would companion services at a job, help more people get and keep jobs?
Should supported employment be used for people who go on trips for their work? How might this help?
Would you like to have more control to direct your own services like Art or Music therapies?
Should the job of Supports Broker be clearer? Should they get recertified?
What do you think about being able to get personal protective equipment through your waiver?
Should there be provider qualifications for those who offer residential habilitation (like group homes)? What might those be?
Should there be provider qualifications for those who offer life sharing? What might those be?
Should there be provider qualifications for those who offer supported living? What might those be?
Write some ideas of your questions or comments so you are ready to Speak Up!
Mail comments to:
Julie Mochon, DHS, ODP, 625 Forster Street,
Room 510, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
Email comments to RAodpcomment@pa.gov
using subject header ''Waiver Renewal Comments.''
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All SAPNA events are scheduled for eastern standard time and close captioned for those using video.
Families, staff, and guests are welcome to listen and learn.
SAU1 reserves the right to remove anyone from our events who does not follow our ground rules as explained on each call.
Mar
23
Thurs. Mar. 23 2023, 11:30am to 12:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Thurs. Mar. 23 11:30am to 12:30pm
Speak Up for Community Living!
Life in the Community can mean you get to choose
The home you live in
The people you live with
How…
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Apr
21
Fri. Apr. 21 2023, 11:30am to 12:30pm (Eastern Time0
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Apr. 21 11:30am to 12:30pm
Join us to talk about services, issues, and Covid.
Call or email us by April 6 with your questions
and comments, a…
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Mar
24
Fri. Mar. 24 2023, 11am to 1pm (Eastern Time)
Venango Training Center, 737 Elk Street, Franklin PA 16323
When? March 24, 2023 11am to 1pm
Where?Venango Training Center
737 Elk St.
Franklin PA 16323
Who?Open to the Public. People with disabilities
and their guests are encouraged to join…
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Apr
24
Mon. Apr. 24 2023, 3 to 5pm (Eastern Time)
110 N. Main St. (Conference rooms D/E off of the cafeteria) Greenville, PA 16125
When? April 24, 2023 3 to 5pm
Where?Greenville Hospital
110 N. Main St. (Conference rooms D/E off of the cafeteria)
Greenville, PA 16125
Who?Open to the Public. People with disabilities
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Mar
22
Wed. Mar. 22 2023, 2 to 3:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Wed. Mar. 22 2 to 3:30pm
Let's Speak Up!
Do you know your rights?
Are you getting what you want and need?
Join us to learn all about speaking up.
<…
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Apr
7
Fri. Apr. 7 2023, 1 to 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Apr. 7 1 to 2:30pm
The day of the event, go online.
Join right from this event post:
click the word "online" above.
For just audio from you…
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Apr
14
Fri. Apr. 14 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Apr. 14 10am to 12pm
All About Rights!
Human and Civil Rights
History of Rights
ODP Services
Rules about People's Rights
Compla…
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Apr
20
Thurs. Apr. 20 2023, 12:30 to 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
SAU1 Offices - Auditorium, MCC City Center Campus Building, 984 Water Street, First Floor, Meadville PA 16335
Human and Civil Rights
History of Rights
ODP Services
Rules about People's Rights
Complaints about Services
Speaking Up for Your…
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Apr
17
Mon. Apr. 17 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Mon. Apr. 17 10am to 12pm
All About Relationships!
The different kinds
How we make them
Healthy relationships
Unhealthy relationsh…
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Apr
28
Fri. Apr. 28 2023, 11am to 1pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Apr. 28 11am to 1pm
The day of the event, go online.
Join right from this event post:
click the word "online" above.
For just audio from y…
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