ANCOR Stateside Report — August 8
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PA Employers Beware: Changes to Overtime Rate Calculations for Salaried, Nonexempt Employees Go Into Effect August 5
New ANCOR Research Examines Direct Support Professional Wage Assumptions in Rate Setting
Save the Date: September Employment Training Webinars
RCPA will be hosting two webinars in September with Jeannine Pavlak of New England Business Associates through the NEON project. These meetings will be held on:
Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Training Assisting Individuals to Pursue Self-Employment
Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Training Will be Providing Meaningful Day Experiences
More detailed information will be forthcoming. Any questions, contact Carol Ferenz, Director, IDD Division.
A Framework for Community Engagement — A Pathway to Competitive Integrated Employment
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services is pleased to release “A Framework for Community Engagement – A Pathway to Competitive Integrated Employment.” Developed in partnership with ODEP and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living as well as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, this paper, targeted at both policymakers and service providers, explains what community engagement means along with its benefits. In addition, it contains information about the wide variety of services that, when provided together, expand opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities to achieve competitive integrated employment.
August 4 SCO Subcommittee Meeting Summary
ODP Health Alert: Monkeypox Virus Facts
On August 4, 2022, the Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency due to rising cases across the United States. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) created this Health Alert based on information available from the PA Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help create awareness about monkeypox.
Medication Administration Platform Overview for Trainer Candidates & Primary Contacts — Webinar August 10
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
10:00 am – 11:00 am
REGISTER
This webinar will provide an overview of the new Medication Administration Platform for Trainer Candidates and Primary Contacts that launches on August 8, 2022. You will learn how to create an account, enroll in the Train-the-Trainer course, submit payment, view the lessons and exams, and register for the face-to-face session.
*Trainer facilitated Student Courses will be available on September 6, 2022, and a separate training will be held for certified trainers closer to that date.
PDE Releases Guidance on Act 1 of 2022
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has released guidance on Act 1 of 2022, which promotes timely high school graduation, facilitates equal access to academics and extracurricular activities, and the removal of systemic barriers for students who experience education instability as defined by the legislation.
Additionally, Act 1 confers specific duties on all school entities, including school districts, charter schools, regional charter schools, cyber charter schools, intermediate units, and career and technical schools. Act 1 does not in any way alter or undermine the rights of students with disabilities or abridge other state or federal laws that protect eligible students.
If you have further questions, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.
Reminder: FMS Stakeholder Meeting Today at 1:00 pm
This is a reminder that there is a Financial Management Services (FMS) stakeholder meeting today, August 5, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm.
The purpose of this public meeting is to discuss upcoming changes for the administration of FMS under the Community HealthChoices (CHC), OBRA Waiver, and Act 150 programs. Representatives from the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) and CHC Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) will be in attendance to discuss upcoming changes.
Please register using this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
If you choose to use your phone to call in, please use the numbers below:
Dial in: 415-930-5321
Access Code: 264854023#
Audio PIN: shown after joining the webinar
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