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Fady Sahhar

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Fady is responsible for policy and regulatory matters related to Physical Disabilities and Aging, with primary focus on personal assistance, employment services, and service coordination. Emphasis is placed on engaging the Office of Long-Term Living and the Community HealthChoices Managed Care Organizations, coordination of care with Behavioral HealthChoices MCOs, and collaborations with other advocacy and provider associations. Fady is also the President / CEO of ProVantaCare, an RCPA-affiliated company focused on contracting with MCOs, and is the President of XtraGlobex, a consulting firm focused on Value-Based Payment contracting. He brings extensive experience in the advocacy and operations of human services providers in physical disabilities and aging, from his role at Liberty Resources, Inc., and his service with a number of nonprofit services providers. He earned an MBA in Marketing from The University of Tennessee and a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Capella University.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 2:30 pm
Break: 12:00 pm – 1:10 pm

This meeting will be virtual via Zoom with on-site access at Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (6340 Flank Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112). The public is invited to attend or register for this meeting using this link.

Note: The public Zoom link requires Webinar registration prior to meeting access.

CART and sign language interpreters will be available during this meeting. Those using a screen reader can connect here. Additional auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Please email the State Board Resource Account.

The agenda for this meeting can be found on the State Board’s web page. Anyone who would like to make public comment prior to the meeting may submit their comments via email.

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The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is hosting a special webinar titled “Honoring the Contributions of Americans With Disabilities to the Workforce and National Progress Through University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs).” This webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

People with disabilities have long played a vital role in strengthening America’s workforce and driving innovation. This webinar will explore their impact through three perspectives – past, present, and future – highlighting the ways in which their contributions continue to shape national progress. The webinar will also showcase how UCEDDs provide essential services that empower individuals with disabilities and serve as catalysts for American innovation and economic growth. To help celebrate the spirit behind this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme of “Celebrating Value and Talent,” the webinar will feature a panel of five subject matter experts from across the UCEDD Network and its partners.

Please register for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The webinar will provide live captioning and American Sign Language interpretation. Additional accommodation requests can be submitted via email by October 10, 2025.

For more information, please visit the AUCD website.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) is offering a webinar on the PA Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Program. A PA ABLE savings account gives individuals with qualifying disabilities (eligible individuals) and their families and friends a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining government benefits. The state and federal tax-free investment options are offered to encourage eligible individuals and their families to save private funds to support health, independence, and quality of life.

Some of the topics that will be discussed include: eligibility requirements for opening a PA ABLE account; federal and state tax benefits of PA ABLE; and how a PA ABLE account interacts with current benefits.

Please register for the PA ABLE Savings Program webinar, which will be presented by Diana Fishlock, Outreach Specialist for PA ABLE with the PA Department of Treasury. This webinar is scheduled for October 29, 2025, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

If you require accommodations to participate in this webinar, please send them electronically.

If you have questions regarding this email, please contact Randy Loss, OLTL.

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The correct date for the November Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Subcommittee meeting will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Please disregard the previous communication sent on October 1, 2025. The meeting will be held as a webinar with remote streaming only, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

If you need an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter and/or another accommodation, including an alternative method for submitting questions or comments about meeting topics, please send an email no later than October 17, 2025, so an ASL interpreter or other accommodations can be scheduled.

Register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Remote captioning and streaming services will be provided. If you require these services, please visit this remote captioning and streaming services link.

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COMMITTEE CONCEPT

The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) Advisory and Grievance Committee is currently accepting applications, and they need representation from Service Coordinators (SCs). While OLTL has received applications from other stakeholder groups, no applications have been submitted by SCs, who have a perspective essential to the committee.

The committee will meet virtually every quarter to:

  • Discuss self-direction and Public Partnerships (PPL) services under the OBRA waiver and Act 150 program;
  • Evaluate program grievances; and
  • Share and review feedback from participants, common law employers, and direct care workers.

Committee membership is designed to reflect a diverse group of Pennsylvanians. Having SCs on the committee is critical to ensuring well-rounded discussion and decision-making. Applications are due by September 19, 2025. If you applied before July 20, 2025, please submit a new application, as previous applications were not received due to a technical issue.

Use this link to apply!

If you have questions or need assistance completing the form, please contact PPL at 877-908-1750. Thank you for considering this opportunity to share your expertise and ensure that SCs’ voices are represented.

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