Category Archives: Other Counties (Not 5 Boroughs)
Politico Managed Care By Addy Baird May 25 2016
Managed Care Angst: NYC FAIR’s parent co-founders, Elly Rufer and Meri Krassner, were interviewed by Addy Baird of Politico for an article on some of the concerns families have about Managed Care.
HERE IS THE STORY: Politico Managed Care By Addy Baird May 25 2016
HCBS Waiver Renewal WebEx Announced – Register Now!
HCBS Waiver Renewal WebEx Announced – Register Now!
On Wednesday, January 13th, 2016, OPWDD will be hosting two WebEx sessions to provide an overview of the draft 1915 (c) Comprehensive HCBS Waiver Renewal 2014 agreement posted to our website on December 23rd, 2015. The WebEx sessions will provide an overview of the draft renewal agreement and will outline the proposed changes. The WebEx sessions are open to the public and we welcome all interested parties to participate.
Please register for one of the two WebEx sessions at the following OPWDD link: http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/opwdd_services_supports/people_first_waiver/HCBS_waiver_services.
Additional sessions will be scheduled if needed.
For your reference, WebEx instructions are attached.
WebEx Instructions
GROW – Advocacy Group Based in Westchester Co.
GROW is a parent and family run organization whose dedicated members have volunteered their time for over thirty years to advocate for a full range of support services to enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
The following files give a complete picture of GROW: History, Position & Policy papers, and Brochure. Download Zip file & click to open: growpositionpapers
Visit website: www.growny.org
The Purposes of GROW are:
*To advocate to enhance the quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities
*To provide support and information to parents and families of persons with developmental disabilities.
*To promote the expansion of community residential opportunities and enhanced services for those living at home.
*To advocate for adequate funding necessary to ensure quality of services provided for persons with developmental disabilities.
IMPORTANT MEETING: SEE ALL DETAILS IN COMPLETE NEWSLETTER:
GROW NEWS September 2015
THE FUTURE OF OPWDD Many changes are on the horizon… Listen and Learn Legislators on the NY State Mental Hygiene Committee will engage in a panel discussion of topics such as: • Managed care • People First Waiver • Front Door • Residential options • Self-direction • Guardianship • Other concerns that you would like addressed Come to the GROW General Meeting Sunday, October 25, 2015 Brunch & Networking: 10:30 a.m. Meeting 11:00 a.m. At WIHD – Cedarwood Hall Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY