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ODP Announcement 21-055 describes how the ending of the Harry M. settlement agreement on July 29, 2021 impacts stakeholders. The Harry M. settlement agreement was approved by a federal court judge on August 20, 2013. This settlement agreement was created to ensure Pennsylvanians who are D/deaf and receive services/supports from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) are provided with necessary communication assistance services. The settlement also includes a requirement to provide communication assessments and reassessments to evaluate expressive and receptive language skills and make recommendations.

ODP will continue to meet all requirements that were imposed by the settlement; however, new D/deaf individuals that enroll in the Consolidated, Community Living, or Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waivers will not automatically be scheduled for an assessment. Class Members who previously received a Communication Assessment Report that recommended a reassessment will still receive their reassessment automatically.

Beginning July 30, 2021, when a D/deaf individual is enrolled in the Consolidated, Community Living, or P/FDS waiver, the Supports Coordinator (SC) is to check the “Harry M. Litigation” checkbox in the demographics screen in HCSIS. This indicator alerts the Deaf Services Coordinator of the individual.

Within 30 days of the individual being enrolled in an applicable waiver, the SC should contact the Deaf Services Coordinator for a consultation. This consultation will allow the Deaf Services Coordinator to recommend specific trainings and resources and an assessment, if applicable.

Note: Communication assessments are available in the waivers for adults age 21 and older through the Speech/Language Therapy service. For individuals age 20 or younger, communication assessments are available through Medical Assistance.

Please see the revised Supports Coordinators’ Guide to the Communication Assessment and Reassessment.

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Join Maher Duessel for their annual non-profit accounting CPE (Continuing Professional Education) seminar. There is no cost to attend this two day virtual session on Tuesday–Wednesday, July 27-28, 2021. Both sessions will be in the afternoon from 12:45 pm–4:50 pm and will focus on the latest non-profit accounting and auditing issues, including a session on the CARES Act and other Coronavirus funding updates.

Visit here to register. To view the full agenda (which includes the breakdown of the credits offered) and to register for the seminar, please view the details here.

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Join the FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) on July 21, 2021 at 11:00 am–12:00 pm ET to observe the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, focusing on Independent Living for people with disabilities.

July marks the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This sweeping civil rights legislation expanded on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by federally-funded entities. The ADA covered all aspects of public life, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in employment (Title I), state and local government services (Title II), public accommodations (Title III), and telecommunications (Title IV). Its provisions cover more than 56 million Americans, or approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population, who have a disability.

Learn how FEMA and the National Council on Independent Living work to provide equity and support independence by integrating the needs of people with disabilities into emergency management planning.

Speakers*

Linda Mastandrea 
Director
FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

Reyma McCoy McDeid, MA 
Executive Director
National Council on Independent Living

*subject to change

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Message from the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL): 

An upcoming Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) public meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 30, 2021, from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm. During the public meeting, the Department of Human Services (DHS) will provide information on the Home Health Care Services EVV implementation, as well as DHS system updates.

To register to attend the EVV public meeting scheduled for July 30, please visit the EVV Public Meetings Registration site. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Thank you.

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On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, the Workforce Protections Subcommittee (under the Education and Labor Committee) will hold a hearing to discuss H.R. 2373: Phasing Out Subminimum Wages: Supporting the Transition to Competitive Integrated Employment for Workers with Disabilities.

The hearing will be held at 10:15 am and includes the Workforce Protections Subcommittee and the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021 — 2:00 pm ET
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Retention is a significant challenge in healthcare organizations. It’s an enormous issue for post-acute organizations as they try to navigate dramatic changes in demand, care settings, and workforce readiness.

Join Relias and Cara Silletto, MBA, CSP, President & Chief Retention Officer at Magnet Culture Tuesday, July 27 at 2:00 pm ET for our live webinar, Rapid Fire Retention: 25 Ways to Reduce Employee Turnover.

During this live session, Cara will share transferable best practices learned from various leaders, organizations, and industries including post-acute care. As a dynamic thought leader and sought-after speaker, Cara will help you:

  • Discover how to improve the new-hire experience to reduce 30/60/90-day turnover;
  • Learn ways to offer more creative advancement opportunities to get staff ready for the next level, even when promotions aren’t available; and
  • Explore proven recognition and communication methods that retain staff longer.

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The next Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Subcommittee meeting has been scheduled for August 5, 2021 (via webinar) from 10:00 am–1:00 pm.

As a reminder, public comments will be taken after each presentation. Questions can be entered into the chat box during the presentations, and these questions will be asked at the end of each presentation. There will be an additional period at the end of the meeting for any additional public comments.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) is using technology that allows individuals to participate in the webinar and listen through computer speakers instead of participating by dial-in. Dial-in will still be available if you do not choose to participate by webinar, but the number is no longer toll free.

To participate in the meeting via webinar, please register here. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. To participate via telephone, the dial-in information is: (562)-247-8321; Access Code: 541-873-565.

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