Below is the registration announcement for the upcoming Disability and Aging Collaborative webinar for state advocates –featuring our very own DAC members!  Please share with your state affiliates and networks.  

 

Implementation of the Home and Community Based Services Settings Rule

 

Registration Link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/7j41k6g8p6m4&eom

 

Friday, October 30, 2015  1:00 to 2:15 PM ET

 

This webinar will provide an update on the status on implementation of the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings rule. It will provide an analysis of state implementation plans submitted to CMS and emerging themes for aging and disability advocates. The webinar will also discuss ongoing opportunities for consumer engagement and available resources and tools for state advocates. 

 

Speakers:

• Alison Barkoff, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
• Nicole Jorwic, The Arc of the United States
• Elizabeth Edwards, National Health Law Program

·         David Machledt, National Health Law Program

 

This webinar is being hosted by the Disability and Aging Collaborative, a coalition of national aging and disability organizations working together to advance long-term services and supports policy. Support for this webinar is provided by the Community Living Policy Center (#90RT5026) funded by the Administration on Community Living, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).

 

Space is limited. Closed captioning is available. The webinar will also be recorded and made available for viewing following the event.