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Five Strategies For States Looking To Expand Integrated Employment For People With I/DD
Employment plays a vital role in enhancing independence, economic self-sufficiency, social inclusion and overall quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Beyond providing income, employment offers individuals the chance to build relationships, contribute to their communities, and develop both personally and professionally.
State Strategies To Expand Integrated Employment For Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities
Employment plays a vital role in enhancing independence, economic self-sufficiency, social inclusion and overall quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).1 Beyond providing income, employment offers individuals the chance to build relationships, contribute to their communities, and develop both personally and professionally.
Including Individuals With Disabilities In Creating Policy Recommendations
Below is an edited excerpt of a white paper recently authored by Manatt Health on including individuals with disabilities in creating policy recommendations. Stakeholders and self-advocates who are part of the Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) community helped to write the paper. It talks about the experience creating California's Master Plan for Developmental Services, a community driven vision for how services can be delivered in the future.
Medicaid Makes Community Living Possible For People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities
Jason acquired a traumatic brain injury from a car accident at the age of 18 and lived his entire adult life in group homes, but he longed to live independently and teach chess in elementary schools. At the age of 44, Jason's dreams have begun to come true. He now lives in a subsidized one-bedroom apartment, attends a day program where he builds skills and participates in community activities, and earned an Early Childhood Education certificate. All of this was possible because of Medicaid.
Industry Voices—Medicaid makes community living possible for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Jason acquired a traumatic brain injury from a car accident at the age of 18 and lived his entire adult life in group homes, but he longed to live independently and teach chess in elementary schools. At the age of 44, Jason’s dreams have begun to come true. He now lives in a subsidized one-bedroom apartment, attends a day program where he builds skills and participates in community activities, and earned an Early Childhood Education certificate. All of this was possible because of Medicaid.
EXPERT INSIGHTS-NEW UNCERTAINTY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITH MOVE TO CLOSE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
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New Uncertainty For Children With Disabilities With Move To Close Education Department
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Preparing State I/DD Systems For Implementation Of The Medicaid Access Final Rule
Overview This spring, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a highly anticipated rule that, among other things, updates program standards and processes for Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS), including HCBS for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).1 The rule, "Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services" (or the "Access Rule"), establishes or updates requirements for state HCBS incident management systems, payment reporting and...
Medicaid's Role in Empowering People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | JD Supra
More than seven million people in the United States have an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD), encompassing conditions like autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other developmental disorders that affect mental and physical functioning.[i] Medicaid plays a crucial role in supporting this high-needs population, accounting for almost a third of total Medicaid expenditures, including those through Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers.[ii] The...
Anna Lansky, Interim Director of Oregon Developmental Disability Services
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Anna Lansky, Interim Director of Oregon Developmental Disability Services
Contacts for Oregon Developmental Disability Services (ODDS): ODDS.INFO@state.or.us or call them at 503-945-5811, 800-282-8096 (toll free), or 800-282-8096 (TTY) State of Oregon: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Transcript coming soon.
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