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DDAP Withdraws Recovery Housing Regulations, Plans to Resubmit
Since submitting the final-omitted regulatory package to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) on March 15, 2021, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has continued to hear concerns with the regulations for the licensure of recovery houses.
To thoroughly review these concerns with interested parties, DDAP has withdrawn the regulations. They are no longer on the agenda for the IRRC public hearing on April 15, 2021. DDAP plans to resubmit the regulations in the near future.
More information on drug and alcohol recovery house licensing is available on DDAP’s website.
Webinar: Increasing Connectivity with the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)
Connectivity is an essential part of everyday life during the COVID-19 pandemic. A connected device with internet access provides a gateway to social engagement with family and friends while practicing physical distancing; healthcare services; remote work and school; and supplies and meals.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms.
This webinar will include an overview of the Emergency Broadband Benefit including what it is, who is eligible, how it works, and how to help people enroll. A brief question and answer period will follow the presentation. To submit a question in advance of the webinar, please email: broadbandbenefit@fcc.gov.
Presenters:
- Lori Gerhard, Director Office of Interagency Innovation, ACL
- Eduard Bartholme, Associate Bureau Chief-CGB, FCC
You can register for this webinar here.
White House Releases “Skinny” Budget for Fiscal Year 22
From ANCOR:
This morning the White House released their skinny budget. We wanted to call your attention to this specific provision on page 13:
Enables Older Americans and People with Disabilities to Live Independently in Their Communities. The discretionary request builds on significant investments provided in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by providing additional resources for the Administration for Community Living to help older adults and people with disabilities maximize their independence and well-being. The discretionary request provides relief to caregivers and families, including $551 million for home and community-based services, doubles funding for the Lifespan Respite Care program, increases resources for meal programs for older Americans, and expands services for individuals with disabilities.
You can read both the Discretionary Request and the Press Release.
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Shannon McCracken
Vice President of Government Relations
ANCOR
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Feds Ramping Up Vaccine Access For People With Disabilities
EVV Public Meeting April 23, 2021
This is a notice of an upcoming Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) public meeting scheduled for Friday, April 23, 2021, from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm. During the public meeting, the Department of Human Services will provide EVV implementation updates and address some of the frequently asked questions.
To register to attend, please visit the EVV Public Meetings Registration site. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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