ANCOR Stateside Report — September 19
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The Arc of Pennsylvania Announces Customized Employment Job Development Training
Attendees will learn how to develop an employer-focused approach to negotiating customized job descriptions on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Participants seeking certification are expected to commit approximately 40 hours of fieldwork with/on behalf of a learning partner under the guidance of Marc Gold & Associates (MGA) over the course of 4 months. This is the prerequisite training to complete certification through MG&A.
*Certification in Discovery is a prerequisite for seeking certification in Job Development.
When:
Daily, Online Zoom Meeting
October 3, 2022 – October 5, 2022
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: This training will be done completely online. Registrants must have a computer or laptop with a webcam. The training will use Zoom to host the conference. Registrants will not be able to join by phone.
Who Is This For: Parents and Families, Job Coaches and Job Developers, Supports Coordinators, School Personnel involved in Student Planning, OVR Counselors, and Transition Coordinators
Please review the flyer for registration information and course system requirements. For questions, please email Jen Hipps.
Medication Administration Fall/Winter 2022 “Train the Trainer Face-to-Face” Classes Announced
All Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face classes will continue to be virtual through December 31, 2022. Classes for New Trainers and Recertifying Trainers will be held separately. View the announcement for the class schedule and further details.
Meeting Materials From September MLTSS Subcommittee Are Now Available
The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has released the meeting materials from the September 7, 2022, Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Subcommittee meeting. In addition to the PowerPoint presentations being included, there is also a meeting transcript. You can find the materials below:
- 2021 HCBS CAHPS Statewide Survey Results
- August 3 MLTSS Follow-Up Documents & Links
- Home Modifications During Nursing Home Transition Overview
- Home Modifications During Nursing Home Transition — Complete
- MLTSS Subcommittee Meeting Transcript
- OLTL Updates — Sept. 7, 2022
- Public Health Emergency Unwinding Strategies & Activities
The next MLTSS Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2022.
Save the Date for Disability Voting Rights Webinar — October 17
September 19 Marks National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
State of Black and Brown Mental Health — Webinar on October 25
Use of Voice Controlled Electronic Devices in PCH & ALR Webinar — October 7
On August 31, 2022, the Department of Human Services (DHS) Bureau of Human Services Licensing issued written guidance on the use of voice controlled electronic devices in personal care homes (PCH) and assisted living residences (ALR).
A webinar has been scheduled for October 7, 2022, at 11:00 am that will address the implementation of this written guidance, the responsibilities of PCH and ALR in implementing policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance, and the procedures that will be utilized by DHS staff while conducting licensing inspections. The webinar will be conducted by Jeanne Parisi, Bureau Director; Sheila Page, Operations Director; and Joshua Hoover, Training and Professional Development. To participate in this webinar, registration is required.
PA Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) Seeking Nominations for Council Members
Message from PA Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC):
PADDC is seeking nominations for Council members who are:
- Individuals with developmental disabilities;
- Parents of children with developmental disabilities; and/or
- Family members of adults with developmental disabilities.
The PA Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) empowers individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to help shape policies that impact them. We have reopened our application process and are looking for people from diverse backgrounds to apply. Pennsylvania is a state with great diversity in race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, military/veteran status, disability, location, and lived experience, and we desire a council that reflects that diversity. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we encourage people from different backgrounds who believe they have something to contribute to the council to apply.
You can nominate yourself, a family member or friend, or a leader in the community who is willing to serve. Please see our website with frequently asked questions (FAQ) to learn more about what it means to be a Council member and how the Council works. Nomination forms are also available.
Medication Administration Standard Student Courses Now Open
ODP Announcement 22-104 is to inform all interested parties that Trainers are now able to administer new classes and students are able to register in the new Medication Administration platform. This announcement contains instructions for requesting a student class, viewing the gradebook, the structure of the student courses, marking manual grades, and accessing the Acknowledgement of Qualification.
A link to the recording and PDF for the Medication Administration Student Course Overview for Trainers webinar, which was held on September 8, 2022, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, is included.
The new Medication Administration platform is now available here.
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