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Barbara Nattile, Philadelphia Parent Support Groups Manager from Vision for Equality, Inc.
and members of the Philadelphia Parent Support Groups attended a Rally in Harrisburg on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 to seek a solution for the PA State Budget impasse.
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Liberty Resources, Inc. is hiring!
LRI is a non-profit, consumer-driven organization that advocates and promotes independent living for persons with disabilities. More than 51% of our board as well as our employees are persons with disabilities. LRI is committed to affirmative action to ensure that individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are members of traditionally under-represented groups, receive full access to LRI, including employment opportunities.
In addition to a commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, LRI strives to affirmatively hire and promote individuals in protected classes throughout the organization, including those with disabilities.
Liberty Resources Home Choices
staffing division is currently looking to fill the Assistant Director of ODP position. The incumbent will be r
esponsible for the overall enrollment and delivery of direct care services for Office of Developmental Disabilities Waiver services and assisting Director in creating and implementing LHC's strategic vision and business plan as it pertains to ODP Consumers ensuring that services are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as the organization's policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational facility and five years of directly related work experience working with people with intellectual disabilities and overseeing ODP Waiver programs. Incumbent must have excellent communication skills (written and oral), along with strong organizational skills and must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Personal life experience/history relevant to the position is acceptable as a substitute for education and/or work experiences
. Liberty Resources, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and makes reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
All interested candidates should e-mail cover letter and resume including salary requirements to: hr@libertyresources.org
Dianaliz Mauras
Benefits and Recruitment Specialist
Liberty Resources, Inc.
714 Market Street,
2nd Floor - Office 201-18
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-634-2000 - Ext. 696
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Institute on Disabilities at Temple University
Mini Course Lecture Series FALL 2015
DECEMBER 1 and 2
Bridges to the Community: Building Social Capital
Presented by Cathy Ficker Terrill
About the presenter:
Cathy Ficker Terrill is the CEO of the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL). Her job is to define, measure and improve personal quality of life for people with disabilities. Her career has included working in leadership positions in government, non-profit organizations, university teaching, advocacy and supporting and mentoring self-advocates. (for more about our presenter, go to http://disabilities.temple.edu/programs/miniseries/
2 DATES/ 2 LOCATIONS:
DATE: December 1, 2015 Tuesday
TIME: 9:30 to Noon
(registration starts at 8:30 AM)
LOCATION:
Westmoreland Case Management and Supports Inc. (WCSI), 770 East Pittsburgh Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601
DATE: December 2, 2015 Wednesday
TIME: 9:30 to Noon
(registration starts at 8:30 AM)
LOCATION:
Berks County Services Center Auditorium, 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601
- Lecture is free but registration is required.
- Requests for accommodations must be submitted by November 16, 2015
- Act 48 credits available and Permission to offer Social Work CEs has been requested
The Mini Course Lecture Series on Disabilities is presented by the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University.
Co-Sponsors: Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council, Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania and
Pennsylvania Association of County of Mental Health and Developmental Services (PACA MH/DS)
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Forwarded by the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania -
FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR
PROVIDER NAVIGATORS AND ASSISTERS
Healthcare.gov can screen applicants for most categories of Medicaid. However, individuals with disabilities or significant health issues who are working (or may be able to work) can't be identified through the automated Marketplace website.
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD) is almost always less expensive and provides more comprehensive benefits than any Marketplace plan.
Presenters from the PA Health Law Project will provide navigators and assisters with the eligibility criteria for MAWD and help them compare health insurance options for adults with disabilities and chronic health conditions. People with disabilities and their caretakers are also welcome to register to learn more about applying for MAWD.
This free training will take place:
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PA Mental Health Consumers' Association
4105 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111
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CLICK for Harrisburg Training Announcement)
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Friday, December 11, 2015
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Health Federation
1211 Chestnut St, Suite 801
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(
CLICK for Philadelphia Training Announcement)
Space is limited.
or
Kyle Fisher at kfisher@phlp.org (Philadelphia site) or by calling 412-434-5637.
This training is supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.
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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is planning five Listening Sessions at sites across the Commonwealth along with two conference calls to allow all stakeholders the opportunity to voice ideas for updating and improving the Intellectual Disability Waivers.
ODP's Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Support Waivers expire on June 30, 2017, requiring ODP to apply for renewals. As a result, ODP is in the initial stages of discussions for updating and changing the waiver content. In preparation, we are asking our stakeholders for their ideas and suggestions. ODP has scheduled five Listening Sessions at local sites across the Commonwealth to allow our stakeholders to voice their input. There will also be two conference calls conducted to allow individuals who are not able to attend a local session to add their ideas. Registration is required at each session (local or conference call). Initial comments will be limited to 5 minutes so everyone who has comments will have an opportunity to give them.
ODP is in the early stages of developing the Waiver Renewal for the Person/Family Directed Support and Consolidated Waivers. In preparation, we would like to hear your ideas. We are offering these sessions so that we can hear what changes you would like to have considered during the writing of the Waiver applications. These Listening Sessions do not replace the public forums that will be offered after the Waiver is drafted and prior to submission to CMS.
If you would like to register for one of the conference calls, click the date you would like to register for to complete that registration.
The following are the dates, times and locations for the locally scheduled sessions across the Commonwealth:
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December 7, 2015
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1:00 - 3:00 pm
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Southeast
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11th Floor (room 1154A) 801 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
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December 7, 2015
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6:00 - 8:00 pm
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Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall 500 West Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
A CAREER PLANNING WORKSHOP
Hosted by Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN) Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program (WIPA) and Associated
Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Do you want to work but are afraid of losing your benefits?
Thousands of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries have learned how to stay in control of their benefits while enriching their lives through employment. You can, too!
The Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program helps individuals with all disabilities understand how employment affects Social Security benefits.
Representatives from BBVS, Social Security, and an advocate from Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania, will speak about specific work incentives that support your employment goals. In addition, you won't want to miss our nationally known, surprise Guest Speaker!
WHEN: December 2, 2015, 10am - 1pm
WHERE: Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired,
919 Walnut Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
For more information or if you need an accommodation to participate, please contact Tyra Virden by November 18th at (215) 238-8070, ext. 216 or by emailing Trya at
tvirden@drnpa.org.
Please RSVP your attendance before November 27th and direct any questions or concerns to:
Cedric Bryant at (215) 627-0600, ext. 3295 or by email to cbryant@asb.org OR Tyra Virden at 215-238-8070, ext. 216 or by email to tvirden@drnpa.org
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RESOURCES
Pennsylvania Health Law Project Newsletter
David Beats Goliath-PHLP Wins Final Decision Requiring Insurers To Pay for Autism Services In School
John and Suzanne Burke knew how important it was for their seven-year-old son to receive applied behavioral analysis therapy, which medical professionals say is vital to social acclimation and development. When Independence Blue Cross (IBC) refused to pay for Anthony's therapy in school, the Burkes called PHLP. We won!
CLICK here to read the Newsletter
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Dear Readers:
I am excited to announce that DHS' new and improved website (www.dhs.pa.gov) launched today.
We hope you find the new site to be user friendly, and that you are able to navigate this site to easily find DHS information and materials.
Website features will be in new locations, so we anticipate questions about where to access materials. Our hope is that finding your way around the new site will be easier. However, if you can't find something, please email us at RA-PWDHSPRESSOFFICE@pa.gov
We will continue to make improvements to the website after its launch, and will keep striving to make it the best possible resource for you and the people we serve.
Sincerely,
Ted Dallas
Secretary
Department of Human Services
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Pennsylvania State Police
FREE Child Safety Seat Inspections
WHEN:
Saturday, November 21st, 2015
10:00AM to 2:00PM (see below for appointment instructions)
WHERE:
Chapman Ford
9371 Roosevelt Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19114
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:
Call Trooper Danea Durham at 215-452-5208
or visit the Chapman Ford website at www.chapmancars.com.
DESCRIPTION: The Pennsylvania State Police invite members of the traveling public who are transporting youngsters, to a free inspection of car safety seats to be held at Chapman Ford in northeast Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania State Police troopers will inspect the placement and operation of the car safety seats to ensure that the seats are accurately installed and working properly. The proper installation and use of child safety seats is critical to ensuring the child passenger's safety in the event of a vehicle crash.
Important facts to consider:
- From 2010-2014, 82 percent of children under age 4 who were involved in crashes in Pennsylvania and properly restrained in a child safety seat sustained no injury. Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
- From 2010-2014, 12 children age 4 and under were killed and 1,134 were injured due to improper use of child safety seats. Source: PennDOT.
- A national analysis on the effectiveness of child safety seats has shown them to reduce fatal injury by 71 percent for infants (under 1 year of age) and by 54 percent for toddlers (1 to 4 years old) in passenger cars. For infants and toddlers in light trucks, the corresponding reductions are 58 percent and 59 percent, respectively. Source: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, National Center for Statistics and Analysis.
- The holiday season continues to be the leading time period for traffic crashes. The 2013 Thanksgiving holiday period, including the weekends before and after the holiday as well as the day itself, experienced the highest number of crashes and fatalities of any major holiday season in 2013. A total of 4,683 crashes and 48 fatalities occurred statewide during the 2013 Thanksgiving travel period. Source: PennDOT.
As the Thanksgiving and December holiday season approaches, the driving public is reminded of the importance of taking a few moments to ensure the safety of the children travelling with them.
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LIHEAP program opens on November 2, 2015
As colder weather moves in, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, opens Monday. LIHEAP helps low-income families pay their heating bills and deal with such heating emergencies as a broken furnace, fuel shortage or utility service shutoff.
If you're living in a family of four and have a household income less than $36,375, you qualify for LIHEAP. To find out if your household is eligible, please view these requirements.
To get an application, please visit this site.
Heating your home can be expensive, but there are things you can do to help reduce those costs.
Visit this site to learn more about ways you can save money on heating expenses by making your home more energy-efficient.
Click here for more information
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10 Short Films by Dan Habib Featured in
SWIFT's Free Guide for Inclusive Practices
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SWIFT (Schoolwide Integrated Framework for Transformation) is a national K-8 technical assistance center that promotes the inclusive academic and social achievement of ALL students, including students with disabilities and those with the most extensive needs.
Dan Habib of the Institute on Disability at UNH has worked with SWIFT to develop ten "SWIFT in 60" films. These films are now included in the
SWIFT Field Guide
, a tool to support the implementation of inclusive educational practices.
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The Tech Toolbox
The Arc's Tech Toolbox is a place to find, share, rate and review technology for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
The need for a service that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) access technology has long been apparent and The Arc decided to step in to help centralize resources in this field. Through a partnership with the Comcast Foundation, The Arc was able to create the TechToolbox. Staff from across The Arc's chapter network came together to design a one-stop-shop, peer- reviewed directory of technology products that are effective for people with I/DD. Through this directory, chapter staff, people with I/DD, and the general public can find, review, and post examples of technology tools that work well for them. There are already over 500 apps and devices in Tech Toolbox, and the list will continue to grow with your input! Tech Toolbox is supported by a grant from the Comcast Foundation
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Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) Releases
Medical Assistance Eligibility Manual
PHLP has expanded and updated its Medical Assistance Eligibility Manual. Intended for health care advocates and the general public, this manual describes eligibility for Pennsylvania's Medicaid Assistance (or Medicaid) program in plain language. Readers will learn Medicaid coverage "categories" as well as the program's income and resource counting rules.
The updated Medical Assistance Eligibility Manual can be found here.
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Get $50 in groceries for $20 and community service. Fresh produce packages available for $15. Accepts SNAP (food stamps) and farmers' market vouchers
For 25 years SHARE has worked to create stronger, healthier communities through its mission of providing good, affordable food to all. Over the years, the needs of its communities have evolved. Opportunities to expand its reach to more individuals and families has led SHARE from its beginnings as the SHARE Food Package program to a leader in the food relief system providing an array of services. At its core, the SHARE Food Package program is larger than ever, but is now accompanied by emergency relief programs, fresh food packages, dinner and nutrition programs, and urban agriculture.
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College Resources for Students with Disabilities
Prospective college students with disabilities will find that many campuses are equipped with offices and services that address accessibility, accommodation, and assistive technology for a diverse range of needs. Student services offices and disability coordinators at many colleges work to make campuses inclusive environments through specialized advocacy, support, and academic services.
CLICK HERE for more information
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CAP4KIDS Programs
We all know the importance of quality after school/weekend programs for kids through sports and other positive recreational activities, but sometime finding the right fit isn't so easy.
website, under After School Programs (click here), you will find dozens of great programs including: tennis; lacrosse; golf; rowing; running; horse back riding; squash; and more, all focused on serving lower income youth.
Also on this site you can find specific programs by zip code using the Department of Recreation's site (click here
) or the wonderful After School Activities Partnership site (click here).
Check these search functions out!!! Also, to sign up for Cap4Kids hint, please have your friends and coworkers sign up here. Thanks.
Daniel R. Taylor, D.O., FAAP, FACOP
Associate Professor Drexel University College of Medicine
Director Community Pediatrics and Child Advocacy
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Articles on being a Philly Pediatrician
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Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Intake Referral Unit -
Call 215-685-4646
Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS) coordinates the Infant Toddler Early Invention Program in Philadelphia!
The Infant Toddler Early Intervention program serves children from birth to three years of age who have a developmental delay. This Program is a state and federal entitlement for eligible children and is provided at no cost to families in Pennsylvania.
Referrals come directly from parents or family members, and from hospitals, doctors' offices and clinics, and other agencies serving children. Once a child is referred, an IDS Early Intervention Intake Coordinator contacts the family to complete the intake application. The Coordinator then assigns the child and family to service coordination. ChildLink, the service coordination organization, works closely with the family and the Early Intervention Provider Agencies to identify and deliver the needed services.
See Sections II-D and V of the 2014 IDS Directory of Services and Supports for more detailed information.
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