PAR Mail 2018-054 | March 16, 2018
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PAR
1. PAR Member NHS Human Services Welcomes New President and COO Ted Dallas
2. PAR Mail 2018-049 : Register for PAR 2380/2390 Workgroup Meeting
3. PAR Mail 2018-052 : Last Change to Register: Foothold Technology to Host Webinar
4. PAR Mail 2018-053 : A Deep Dive into ODP's Budget

State Government
5. March 15: Register for the Shared Services Pilot Webinar


ANCOR - Remember, as a PAR Member you are a member of ANCOR with access to all ANCOR
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8. ANCOR Capitol Correspondence : New National Council on Disability (NCD) Chair, Federal Budget Process Could Wrap Up This Week

Other
PAR

1. PAR Member NHS Human Services Welcomes New President and COO Ted Dallas
NHS Human Services is excited to announce that Ted Dallas, Special Advisor to the Governor and former PA Secretary of Human Services, is joining NHS as President and Chief Operating Officer. Ted brings a wealth of governmental, human services and private sector experience to his new position. Welcome Ted!

2. PAR Mail 2018-049 : Register for PAR 2380/2390 Workgroup Meeting
The meeting will also include a session dedicated to the unique issues faced by rural providers.

3. PAR Mail 2018-052 : Last Change to Register: Foothold Technology to Host Webinar
Foothold Technology hosted a webinar containing tips for surviving and thriving in an ever-changing landscape.

4. PAR Mail 2018-053 : A Deep Dive into ODP's Budget
At an in-depth briefing this week with ODP leaders and other advocates, a detailed explanation of ODP's budget was presented by Deputy Secretary Nancy Thaler and ODP Fiscal Director Rick Smith.
State Government

5. March 15: Register for the Shared Services Pilot Webinar
The Tuscarora Intermediate Unit (TIU), on behalf of the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), has issued a Request for Proposals for a new Share Services Pilot. The goal of this initiative is to build both pedagogical and business capacity in early childhood programs so programs can provide quality staff support. For more information, read these documents and join the webinar on March 15 at 10:00 am.

The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) is offering a webinar about the PA ABLE Savings Program. Join Ryan Buxton, a Program Representative from the Pennsylvania Treasury Department who will host the webinar. The webinar will take place on April 4 at 1:00 pm. Click to register .

The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) is offering a financial education webinar. Topic areas include: how to begin the conversation between wants and needs, developing a money map, how to expand income (and learn about Social Security's work incentives), safe ways to save, protecting against identity theft, and more. Join PAR Associate Member Susan Tachau, Chief Executive Officer of the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation, who will conduct the webinar. Click here to register .
ANCOR

8. ANCOR Capitol Correspondence : New National Council on Disability (NCD) Chair, Federal Budget Process Could Wrap Up This Week
View ANCOR's weekly publication containing congressional news, administration and judicial news, state
news and more!

ANCOR announced that Sean Luechtefeld, Ph.D., will join the assocation on April 9 as its Communications Director. To learn more about Sean, read ANCOR's full press release .
Other

Individuals with disabilities and their guests from the greater Pittsburgh area are invited to a session hosted by The Self Advocacy Power Network for All. This session will talk about waiver changes and using Life Course tools. The event will be held on March 27 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at PaTTAN Pittsburgh. Click to view the flyer with more details and registration information.

Individuals with disabilities and their guests from the State College area are invited to a session hosted by The Self Advocacy Power Network for All. This session will talk about waiver changes and using Life Course tools. The event will be held on March 28 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the College Township Municipal Offices. Click to view the flyer with more details and registration information.