Missed this session? Watch it now! Diversity and inclusion in the workplace has never been more important! Professionals in the staff-development field will discuss the impact of defining culture at your agency; diversity and inclusion as part of employee training initiatives; and incorporating more stakeholders and programs...
Missed this session? Watch it now! These are trying times, but disability advocates have always had to overcome adversity! During this time of year, everyone begins to think about their goals for the next year with renewed hope and excitement. However, as we approach the end of...
The Governor has released Executive Order 202.48 that, among other things, continues the state’s visitation limits for our homes. The policy restricting visitors unless the recently implemented attestation process is followed will continue beyond July 6. Also, for child care providers licensed under social services law,...
On Friday, April 17, there will be a webinar to talk about the tools and methods clinics are using for telehealth. Many of you may be aware of them but we thought this could be a useful way to connect and learn how all of...
The following appeared in Crain's Health Pulse on April 9, 2020. The residents of group homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City are getting sick with Covid-19 at about five times the rate of the overall city population, according to data...
TO: CP of NYS Day & Employment Committee Below are updates for OPWDD & ACCES-VR HCBS APPENDIX K WAIVER The HCBS Appendix K waiver has been approved and it is very complex and will need detailed review/presentations. SEMP is NOT INCLUDED for retainer days. We are extremely disappointed. The...
5/21 On today’s OPWDD call, they covered the following: Willow covered the visitation document that was issued yesterday via a Commissioner’s message that reminded people that visitation restrictions remain in place, and that providers had an obligation to facilitate meaningful communication between parents and residents. Data...
In preparation for today's call at 9 a.m., here’s the update of yesterday’s OPWDD COVID-19 call courtesy of Tom McAlvanah at IAC - thanks to Tom for this: Hi All, Today’s update is as follows: Temporary Housing: OPW is welcoming the ability for our vacant Day Hab, Respite...
On today’s OPWDD COVID-19 update, the following issues were covered – we’re sorry to report that there was not a lot of new information offered: Waiver Update – Retainer day payment for day hab for 30 days (until Apr. 17); developing an enhanced residential service...
First, attached and below are a number of important notices from OPWDD on training and health advisories re: return to work, isolation, etc. On today's OPWDD call: 1) Reviewed the guidance documents issued this afternoon: on releasing someone from quarantine containing DOH/CDC guidance and changes the quarantine...