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Reminder to Register Today for the RCPA All Member Webinar on June 21
Reminder: Meeting Regarding Comments on ODP Proposed Waiver Amendments on June 16
Bill Helps 20,000 PA Seniors Remain Eligible for Prescription Assistance
Invitation to RCPA Members to Learn About an Emergency Planning Opportunity in PA on June 28
PATF Shares 2022–2023 Impact Report and Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is proud to share their organization’s growth in their 2022–2023 Impact Report.
“Over the past year, we have successfully expanded our reach and developed innovative programs to meet the needs of people with disabilities and older adults, ensuring that they have access to the assistive technology (AT) and services they want.”
But that’s not all — 2023 marks a momentous occasion for Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF), as they celebrate their 25th anniversary! The Impact Report includes a timeline that details their amazing achievements in the disability community over the past quarter century.
Practical Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in the Workplace
Next Monday is Juneteenth, a federally recognized holiday commemorating the emancipation of people who were enslaved in the United States. If you haven’t yet planned a way to celebrate, there’s still time!
The best Juneteenth celebration ideas for the office are activities that allow participants to learn about the history behind the holiday. For example, hosting a lunch-and-learn session, inviting a guest speaker, and watching documentaries are great ways to educate employees on the importance of Juneteenth. Planning special Juneteenth ideas at work shows employees that you care about the meaning behind the holiday. In addition, celebrating in the office is a great way to boost employee engagement while strengthening diversity and inclusion at your company.
In her article 15 Great Juneteenth Ideas for Work, Tasia Duske outlines practical ideas to help you plan and implement Juneteenth activities for a meaningful celebration. Some ideas to consider:
- Did you know” social media campaign
- Office art display
- Wall of quotes
- Black-owned business gift box
- Trivia game
- Donation drive
- Paid time off
- Lunch-and-learn
- Movie night
- Lunch outing
- Book club
- Guest speaker engagement
- Potluck barbeque
- Reflection circle
- Workplace décor
RCPA would love to hear from you! Let us know how your organization plans to celebrate Juneteenth and send us photos to share! You can send your items to Cindi Hobbes.
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DHS Licensing Administration Updates Certificate of Compliance Process for Providers
The DHS Licensing Administration wishes to provide important information about procedural updates related to the issuance of renewal Certificates of Compliance. In August 2022, the renewal process was updated to require the Civil Rights Compliance Attestation (HS2125) be submitted together with the renewal application to Licensing Administration. Feedback with this procedure change has been favorable.
In reviewing their procedure for issuing the renewal Certificates of Compliance, the Licensing Administration has found that a significant number of providers request changes to their licenses after a renewal has been issued but before the current license expired. This adds an increase in processing time, as the administration then must revise the unexpired license and reissue the renewed license. As a result, it slows down the process to issue the other renewals in queue. Therefore, the procedure has changed. The renewal Certificates of Compliance will not be issued until the current Certificate of Compliance is within 30 days of expiration. This procedural change will better facilitate the timely and accurate issuance of renewal Certificates of Compliance.
Below are a few reminders:
- The Bureau of Equal Opportunity no longer issues an approval letter after submission of the Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) Attestation (HS2125). The renewed Certificate of Compliance verifies that the CRC Attestation (HS2125) was accepted/approved.
- The Civil Rights Compliance Attestation (HS2125) can be found here.
- Licensing Administration frequently uses email for communication, including emailing of the Certificate of Compliance. Therefore, Licensing Administration must be notified of email changes. The renewal application should also include current email addresses.
- When contacting Licensing Administration, please include the following in the subject line of the email: REASON – AGENCY/FACILITY NAME – LICENSE/CERTIFICATE NUMBER. The reason can be RENEWAL, QUESTION, REQUEST, REVISION, etc.
- The contact information for each Program Office served by Licensing Administration is as follows:
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- Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF): Email | 717-787-9763
- Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS): Email | 717-703-0006
- Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL/BHSL) – Personal Care Homes & Assisted Living Residences: Email | 717-705-0382
- Office of Developmental Programs (ODP): Email | 717-787-6958
- Licensing Administration Director: Email | 717-705-6954
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