On July 19, 2022, the Department hosted its Annual Stakeholder Webinar looking back on accomplishments from the previous fiscal year as well as highlighting the important priorities that lie ahead in the coming fiscal year.

If you were not able to attend the live session or if you did attend and would like to reference anything presented, the recording and slides have been posted to the Department website.

Please find meeting announcements listed below. Other meeting information is on the OCL Stakeholder Engagement webpage.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the recently passed Home Delivered Meals Expansion program included in R-9 of the Long Bill for SFY 2022-23. Topics to discuss center around provider service delivery, processes and capacity regarding the expansion of this Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program. Providers and all other interested stakeholders are welcome.

970-795-2353, PIN: ‪336 488 250 #

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The CFC Council collaborates with and advises the Department on the design and implementation of a CFC option in Colorado. The CFC Council consists primarily of individuals with disabilities, those 65 years or older, and their representatives to help ensure CFC is implemented in a way that best meets the needs of Coloradans with disabilities. All interested stakeholders are welcome.

All interested stakeholders are welcome. CFC Council meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., through May 2023. These meetings are open to the public.

Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT

Meeting Focus: Settings

Join via Phone:

1-260-230-1249, PIN: 719 313 221#

Meeting information will be posted on the Community First Choice Stakeholder Opportunities webpage.

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EVV Listening Sessions are monthly informal opportunities for stakeholders to bring questions to the Department about EVV implementation. No new policy or technical processes will be announced in these Listening Sessions. New information will be discussed in the General Stakeholder meeting and published on the EVV Stakeholder Workgroup webpage. Please email EVV@state.co.us to have a calendar invitation sent for this ongoing session. All EVV stakeholders are welcome.

Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022

10 a.m. - 11 p.m. MT

Join via Phone:

1-208-715-5308, PIN: ‪438 295 119#

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The primary function of this Council is to provide guidance and recommendations regarding operational policy and procedural changes to the Transition Services Program and to create solutions to streamline community transitions. The Council will analyze barriers for transitions and provide recommendations for improved practices.

All Interested stakeholders are welcome.

Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. MT

Join via Phone:

1-208-715-5308, PIN: ‪438 295 119#

For more information, see the Transitions Stakeholder Advisory Council webpage.

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The purpose of the Spinal Cord Injury Advisory Committee is to advise the Department as it reviews elements of the Complementary and Integrative Health Waiver, formerly known as the Spinal Cord Injury Waiver.

All interested stakeholders are welcome.

Friday, Aug. 5, 2022

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT

Join via Phone:

601-526-1795, PIN: ‪330 218 839#

Meeting information is on the Complementary and Integrative Health Advisory Committee webpage.

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The purpose of this open meeting is to provide opportunities for stakeholders to give informal feedback on critical updates to existing regulations under the HCBS Settings Final Rule. All interested stakeholders are welcome.

Monday, Aug. 8, 2022

3 - 4 p.m. MT

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Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022

3 - 4 p.m. MT

Join via Phone:

1-877-853-5257

Meeting ID 993 1700 7314, Passcode 396389

More information will be found on the Home and Community-Based Services Settings Final Rule webpage.

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This dynamic and engaging four part series will provide person-centered insight and strategies to support people with Prader-Willi Syndrome to live happy, healthy, safe, and meaningful lives.

Note: this is a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project titled Establish a Training Fund

Training is provided by the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association USA. Topics include Genetics and Medical Overview, Positive Behavior Support, and Life in the Residence/ Working with Families.

Advanced registration is required for each session (see links below). The training series will be recorded and made available here for future viewing.

Michele Craig, michele.craig@state.co.us

Monday, Aug. 8, 2022

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT

Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT

Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT

Information about this training series, along with materials and recordings following the training can be found on the ARPA Stakeholder Engagement Page.

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Reasonable accommodations for all meetings will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities and language services for individuals whose first language is not English may be provided upon request. Please notify John Barry at 303-866-3173 or John.R.Barry@state.co.us or the 504/ADA Coordinator at hcpf504ada@state.co.us at least one week prior to the meeting to make arrangements.