Heidi, I wish I had info to share with to help but our historical providers have dug their feet in and are seriously pressuring the legislature and Governor to maintain the status quo.  Unfortunately, they are using the older families to bid for them. Pat

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Christine Pisani <xxxxxx@icdd.idaho.gov> wrote:

Thank you for sharing Heidi. We are learning that one of our HCBS waiver options for living arrangements may need a change in the waiver as it will not come with the CMS HCBS Rules. 

 

Thank you. 

 

Christine

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On Mar 23, 2015, at 11:59 AM, Lawyer, Heidi (VBPD) <xxxxxx@VBPD.virginia.gov> wrote:

If I get anything will definitely share!

 

Heidi Lawyer

Executive Director

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)

1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Richmond, VA  23219

804-786-0016

800-846-4464

www.VaBoard.org

 

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From: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Jacobson, Eric
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 1:42 PM
To: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: DD Councils RE: Innovative providers of independent integrated housing

 

I would like to see this information as well.  As part of our DOJ settlement it is an area of continuous struggle

 

Eric E. Jacobson

Executive Director

 

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Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

2 Peachtree Street, Suite 26.200 Atlanta, GA 30303

O: (404) 657-2120  C:  (404) 805-9739

www.gcdd.org

 

From: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Lawyer, Heidi (VBPD)
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:55 PM
To: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: DD Councils Innovative providers of independent integrated housing

 

Good afternoon!  We are looking at collaborating with our DD agency to do several workshops for providers interested in developing and implementing innovative independent, integrated housing options, particularly for individuals with ID/DD that have high medical needs or significant behavioral challenges. These workshops would be mandatory for providers who want to submit a proposal through an RFP process.  I am hoping that some of you may have examples of innovative (which Virginia would be just about anything J) providers and practices that have resulted in individuals living as independently as possible with the supports they need and being a true part of their communities. Group homes and apartment buildings just for people with disabilities not wanted!  We are hoping to potentially bring some folks in from other states who have done it right to help move Virginia forward as part of its DOJ Settlement agreement. Thanks so much for any guidance, assistance, and contact information you can provide. Heidi

 

Heidi Lawyer

Executive Director

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)

1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Richmond, VA  23219

804-786-0016

800-846-4464

www.VaBoard.org

 

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