Been awhile since you’ve had a recap. MVCS (Most Valuable Council Staff) goes to Erin churning out legislative policy slides every week. Attached PowerPoint item!
Valuable links shared in chat during our the call:
Here is the full OSEP guidence link:
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/new-guidance-helps-schools-support-students-disabilities-and-avoid-discriminatory-use-discipline?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Here's a link to the NY press page, which will link you to the legislation:
The national center on SDM has a map: click on a state and it tells you what law or policies are in place:
http://www.supporteddecisionmaking.org/states
Erin: FYI I highly recommend councils to review the ABA Alternatives to Guardianship Committee recommendations when they do their work in this area. Great model legislation that is updated all the time.
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/senior_lawyers/committees/guardianship-guardianship-alternatives-committee/
https://itacchelp.org/supported-decision-making-new-york/
Pennsylvania started a new Self-Advocate Spotlight Series where [we] highlight a PA leader each month.
https://www.paddc.org/self-advocate-spotlight-series/
On to selected news from affiliates to share:
The Autism Society has a new blog post out all about back to school planning, and transitioning out of the school environment. Loaded with resources!
August Resources: School Routines, Housing, Aging & Long-Term Supports | Autism Society
From the same newsletter, their 2021 annual report:
Autism Society of America Releases 2021 Annual Report | Autism Society
The Georgia Council has a new ED!
THE GEORGIA COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR D’ARCY ROBB
NASHIA has an upcoming workshop about Aging and Brain Injuries. As we work on bridging the aging and disability gaps, this might be useful. Look to the attached Outlook item, the info was a little unwieldy to copy-paste.
And ACL has issued a series of grants with a focus on sustaining congregate and home-delivered meal programs as well as delivering impactful nutrition education. Further info at the following link. https://view.connect.hhs.gov/?qs=393ea2e789f7166edd083e8072cd640a73e65c536a470f750d8aa9a2ebb0e5bc83eaf9f93509e41a339b5f365300157b09c3a132b05f5e259d2e8aa0d62f4518fd51446b9398d0daba2b2b9156b0f4db
That’s it for this week. NO CALL on August 10th, or 17th! Look forward to another of these emails after our call on August 24th!
Eric Berg
Executive Assistant
NACDD
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
NACDD.ORG