Our DD agency has proposed implementing a calendar model for planning supports for individuals on ID/DD waiver, i.e., when developing the individual service plan, you are looking at a daily calendar of what the person wants to do in their life, what portion of that is paid supports, what portion of it is natural supports, etc. They think this is a great idea and we and other advocates are skeptical and think it could be a way to seek to limit services (and of course no one wants anyone to get more services than they need). We were under the impression that it had been implemented in one or more states but no examples have been provided. Not necessarily opposed but not sure it adds anything to the already cumbersome process. THANKS

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