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There are only three days left until the early bird deadline for ANCOR’s 2021 Annual Conference: Meeting the Moment. As you know, RCPA is a proud member of ANCOR, the national association for providers of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) services — our work together enables us to lead the way when it comes to state-level advocacy, while ANCOR focuses at the federal level.

ANCOR is hosting its 2021 Annual Conference: Meeting the Moment virtually in mid-June, and this Friday (4-23-21) is the deadline for securing the $100 early bird discount. RCPA provider members are also ANCOR members, and that $100 savings is in addition to the $250 you save with your ANCOR membership. Your registration will include all of the exciting content ANCOR has lined up, including:

    • 2 fabulous keynote speakers
    • 3 awards presentations
    • Nearly 2 dozen deep-dive sessions
    • Nearly 2 dozen “short talks”
    • Several networking opportunities, brain breaks & more!

If you’re interested, be sure to register by 11:59 pm PDT this Friday, April 23, 2021. Thank you for supporting ANCOR and our 2021 Annual Conference!

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The following announcement was shared with all private Intermediate Family Care/Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID) providers regarding a new budget, waiver, and cost reporting process that will be implemented for fiscal year 2021–2022.

To:  Private ICF/ID Administrators, CFOs, & Cost Reporting personnel
Cc:  Private ICF/ID Program personnel, ICF/ID Consultants & Provider Organizations (AZTAC Inc., PAR, RCPA, The Provider Alliance)

Attached are the agenda and slides that will be presented in the webinar this Thursday, April 22nd from 10:00 am–12:00 pm regarding the new reporting mechanisms for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. This will include Waiver Requests, Budget Submissions and Cost Reporting. 

The meeting is structured where the first 90 minutes will be used to present the changes to the cost reporting process and forms, with the remainder of the time for questions. Providers will also have the opportunity to submit feedback to ODP after the meeting once the draft instructions and templates are shared publicly, with all feedback submissions due two weeks after the release of the documents. Note that the purpose of this meeting is specifically to highlight for providers the goals and structure of updates to the ICF/ID cost reporting materials. We ask that other topics be addressed separately.

The link for the Zoom webinar is within the Agenda as well as attached below.

Thank you.

Holly Brown
Principal, Mercer Government, North America
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Assistant: Ashley Wieser
Mercer Government, 333 South 7th Street, Suite 1400, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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The Department of Human Services today announced that its Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), a program that promotes integrated and meaningful employment for adults with autism, has been recognized by the Vienna, Austria-based Zero Project as a model deserving international attention and replication. ACAP was one of three American programs of 443 nominations from around the world to be honored by the Zero Project.

“DHS is committed to making a future that truly includes individuals with autism as fully integrated members of our communities. We work every day to ensure that all Pennsylvanians have what they need so they can live everyday lives, and I’m thankful to the Zero Project for recognizing DHS’ work,” said Acting DHS Secretary Meg Snead. “As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is absolutely critical that people with autism have the opportunities they deserve in order take part in that recovery. I hope that with this recognition, other states and countries will look to Pennsylvania as a world leader in supporting people on the autism spectrum.”

ACAP is a comprehensive system of care for adults with autism that provides services and supports to help them participate in their communities in the way that they choose. It is a managed care program that includes access to physical and behavioral health professionals, transportation services, education, in-home and independent living supports, and more, all with the goal of fostering independence and increasing a person’s quality of life.

The program also connects participants with support coordinators in order to develop job skills and create tailored employment plans while offering job coaching and guidance and support to companies and employers. ACAP has an employment rate 2-3 times higher than other programs supporting adults with autism – more than 50% of participants were employed in 2020, with an average job retention rate of 4.25 years.

ACAP was created in 2010 and is funded and administered by DHS’ Office of Developmental Programs’ Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, in partnership with Keystone Human Services, a managed care organization and a provider of services. ACAP is currently only available in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, and Lancaster counties. 

The Zero Project’s mission supports the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the United Nations by sharing programs and models that improve the daily lives and legal rights of all people with disabilities. More information on the Zero Project can be found here.

More information on DHS’ resources for people with disabilities seeking employment can be found here. More information on Keystone Human Services can be found here.

For additional info, please contact Carol Ferenz, RCPA Director of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

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The last year has been an exceptionally difficult year for all Americans, but for the disability community, it has been especially taxing. As our world has changed, many needs have become heightened and have shifted. We would like to hear your opinions on our program comment period for our fiscal year 2022 annual program goals and objectives. Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP) invites public feedback on the issues that matter most to individuals with disabilities, along with the families and organizations supporting them. August 1, 2021 will be the final day to offer public comments.

DRP will also be hosting 8 forums for community members to communicate directly with DRP on our Goals and Objectives. If you would like to be notified of upcoming forums, join our mailing list for upcoming information on how to register.

Specifically, DRP asks to hear your ideas about the impact of COVID-19, and any associated advocacy that should be facilitated because of the virus, the vaccination process, as well as current, new, and emerging issues since last year’s comment period. If you would like to view our current goals and objectives, please use this link.

We thank you for your time, community, partnership, and collaboration. We look forward to hearing from you.

– All of us at Disability Rights Pennsylvania

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800-692-7443 | intake@disabilityrightspa.org

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The Pennsylvania Department of Education is pleased to announce the following online opportunity:
Dates: June 21, 2021 at 9:00 am–June 25, 2021 at 11:59 pm (just before midnight)
Location: Online Course

As outlined in Governor Wolf’s PASmart initiative, most good paying jobs in Pennsylvania, and across the country, over the next decade will require some form of education or training in the fields of Computer Science (CS) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). To help meet this demand, Pennsylvania, under the leadership of Governor Wolf and Acting Secretary of Education Ortega, is working to create and expand access to computer science learning for all.

The CSforALL-PA Summit offers educators, leaders, and stakeholders the opportunity to share, discuss, and collaboratively develop tools, resources, and practices for CS learning experiences. The Summit specifically focuses on equitably serving historically underserved populations including students with disabilities, English learners, and females. The theme for 2021, CS Celebrations, honors how educators across the commonwealth created, adapted, and expanded CS learning opportunities throughout a year of change.

Presenters: Various CS Professionals
Credit: Act 48 clock hours
Cost: There is no cost for this course

Registration Information:
You may register online by clicking on the name of the event on the Training Events Calendar on PaTTAN’s website.

For content related information and questions, please contact Avni Dyer via email or at 717-901-2216.
For general registration information and questions, please contact Marci Davis via email or at 717-901-2251.

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From ACCESS:

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has put together a very handy guide to the Paycheck Protection Loan Program. The Small Business Administration (SBA) website where you can learn more about PPP Loans is here. Please keep in mind that the application period for applying for a PPP Loan ends on May 31, 2021.

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A new training video is available to help providers deploy electronic visit verification (EVV). Designed for your caregivers, the training video covers clocking-in and out, using Activity Codes, and, importantly, how to use self-service to document missing EVV records for the data aggregator using EVV Reason Codes as well as how a caregiver can check their schedule, confirm a shift/visit, and request an open shift/visit.

The video covers smartphone and telephone use. Most of the information covered applies to any staff using time and attendance in any program. It is encouraged to share with all staff. Send this link to your caregivers.

MITC has released important EVV related content published in 2021. Download the publications to learn more!

Agency Workforce Management offers two EVV solutions: EVV Basic and myAttendance. Both are affordable, easy-to-use, and proven by hundreds of other providers to be effective and enjoyable for caregivers to use.

  • EVV Basic is a low-cost but comprehensive solution for providers who want compliance at minimum cost and little deployment complexity. Providers can start with EVV Basic and add options now or later.
  • myAttendance is a broader EVV solution including documentation, payroll, billing integration and more.

To discuss your needs with an EVV Specialist, email myMITC.

Download the below eBooks & Fact Sheets to learn more:

EVV Tip: The One Day Timesheet
EVV Basic
myAttendance
Is Your EHR Struggling with Your EVV?

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Did you know that StationMD doctors receive specialized training in the care of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD)? Unfortunately, disability specific content is rarely included in most medical school curriculum, resulting in many doctors lacking an understanding of the basic principles of disability health care. Individuals with IDD deserve doctors that have the knowledge, attitude, and competency to deliver effective and compassionate care.

In addition to the specialized training, StationMD’s doctors regularly participate in educational sessions to better understand all aspects of caring for individuals with IDD. This includes lectures from nationally recognized speakers and monthly educational reviews in conjunction with a peer reviewed quality program. Our doctors have participated in thousands of virtual consultations with individuals with IDD. At StationMD, we believe that people with disabilities deserve the best possible care by doctors who understand all their needs.

Interested in learning more? Contact us!

StationMD is a healthcare solution that delivers sophisticated medical care through telemedicine, offering immediate access at any time to high-quality, board-certified doctors who are specially trained in the care of individuals with IDD. Through HIPAA compliant two-way video technology, and with the use of Bluetooth medical tools, StationMD physicians can assess individuals in their home setting. They can provide treatment plan recommendations and quality medical care to keep patients safe, healthy and in place whenever possible. Learn more at StationMD.com and follow along via Twitter (@StationMD) and on Facebook and LinkedIn (StationMD).

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