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CMS Releases New Funding for Housing Partnerships

On July 15, 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), within the U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services, made available approximately $2.1 million to fund State Medicaid Agencies to develop sustainablepartnerships with State Housing Agencies that will result in long-term strategies to provide permanent and affordablerental housing for people with disabilities receiving Medicaid services and supports in the community.

Review the Grant Announcement

Notice of Intent to Apply: August 1, 2011

2010 Fast Family Support Survey: National Results Summary: This report describes a national survey developed in conjunction with PACER Center's Family Advocacy and Support Training Project (FAST) to increase understanding of the key information needs, unmet service needs,and service quality for youth and young adults with disabilities in transition from school to adulthood. Review resultsof a 2010 Internet survey of 2,416 parents or relatives of children and youth ages 11 years to 39 years with disabilitiesfrom 54 U.S. states and territories.

Topic(s): Developmental/Intellectual DisabilitiesSource: PACER Center, Inc.More Info: h ttp://www. h cbs.org/moreInfo.p h p/nb/doc/3630

Abilities Newsletters - Vermont Summary: How can states provide outreach and resources to employers in order to encourage and support them inhiring individuals with disabilities? Explore the "Abilities" newsletter archive in order to see examples of theelectronic newsletter to employers produced every other month by the state of Vermont. May be helpful for other MIGstates working to reach out to employers.

Topic(s): Affordable Care Act (ACA), Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Employment Programs, MedicaidInfrastructure Grant, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental IllnessSource: Grantee produced, VermontMore Info: h ttp://www. h cbs.org/moreInfo.p h p/nb/doc/3528

Alternative State Application Program - Utah Summary: The Alternative State Application Program is a program designed to appoint qualified persons withdisabilities through an on-the-job examination period. Attached is a presentation on the program put out by Utah's Work Ability. The presentation includes information on positions available, eligibility, the application process, andmore.



Topic(s): Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Employment Programs, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant, PhysicalDisabilitiesSource: Grantee produced, UtahMore Info: h ttp://www. h cbs.org/moreInfo.p h p/nb/doc/3607

Employing and Retaining Individuals with Disabilities - Utah Summary: This Power Point presentation was put out by Utah's Work Ability for the fall Employer Workshop. Thepresentation educates consumers, families, and professionals on the Americans with Disabilities Act, availabletechnology, agency services and supports, and more and how they can all be used as valuable resources to help thedeaf and hard of hearing.

Topic(s): Accessibility, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Employment Programs, Medicaid InfrastructureGrant, Physical DisabilitiesSource: Grantee produced, UtahMore Info: h ttp://www. h cbs.org/moreInfo.p h p/nb/doc/3606

Health Care Reform Summit - Maryland

Summary: How is the state of Maryland helping to keep individuals with disabilities up to date on importantchanges in health care policies and law? On December 8, 2010, the Maryland Department of Disabilities held asummit in order to provide information on important changes regarding ³Newly Eligible´ Medicaid, Medicaid Buy-In,and Medicare. Reivew the the presentation.

Topic(s): Accessibility, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Aging Issues, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, MedicaidInfrastructure Grant, Physical Disabilities, Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental IllnessSource: Grantee produced, MarylandMore Info: h ttp://www. h cbs.org/moreInfo.p h p/nb/doc/3592

Person-Centered Thinking Tools: Video Summary: what is meant by person centred approaches, thinking and planning?Review a series of nine videos aboutperson-centered planning. The goal of this project is to provide support for the creation of best practice and its

implementation by individuals and agencies. Topics include history of lifestyle planning, training, how to get startedand personal stories.

Topic(s): Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Physical DisabilitiesSource: The Learning Community More Info: h ttp://www. h cbs.org/moreInfo.p h p/nb/doc/3632

Relations Among Home- and Community-Based Services Investment and Nursing HomeRates of Use for Working-Age and Older Adults: A State-Level Analysis Summary: Nursing home use declined among older adults (65+) in more than 2/3 of states but increased amongolder working-age adults (31-64) in all but 2 states. This article examines the associations between programmaticcharacteristics and rates of use. Although greater investment in Medicaid HCBS coupled with reduced nursing homecapacity was associated with reduced rates of nursing home care for adults aged 65+, neither characteristic wasassociated among older working-age adults.

Topic(s): Financing HCBS, Long-Term CareSource: American Journal of Public HealthMore Info: h ttp://www. h cbs.org/moreInfo.p h p/nb/doc/3633

Still in the Shadows with Their Future Uncertain Summary: In 2010, a national Internet survey aimed to capture the perspectives of people with intellectual and



developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and their family caregivers. The Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports (FINDS) survey focused on issues including educational, housing, employment and support needs of people with ID/DD and their families. Data analysis was conducted by the Institute's Research and Training Center onCommunity Living; review the technical report on the survey.

Topic(s): Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Employment Programs, HousingSource: The Arc

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The Integration Mandate of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Olmstead v.L.C. - Statement of the Department of Justice on Enforcement Summary: In recognition of the 12th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision, the United StatesDepartment of Justice issued an extremely important and comprehensive "Statement on Enforcement of theIntegration Mandate" of the ADA and Olmstead. Review the Questions and Answers on the ADA¶s IntegrationMandate and Olmstead Enforcement.

Topic(s): OlmsteadSource: More Info: h ttp://www. h cbs.org/moreInfo.p h p/nb/doc/3631

Valuing the Invaluable: 2011 Update - The Growing Contributions and Costs of Family Caregiving Summary: The estimated economic value of family caregivers¶ unpaid contributions contribution was approximately $450 billion in 2009. If family caregivers were no longer available, the economic cost to the U.S. health care and long-term services and supports systems would increase astronomically. This report updates national and individual stateestimates of the economic value of family care using the most current available data, and provides recommendationsfor taking care of the caregivers.

Topic(s): Financing HCBS, Long-Term Care, State/Agency InformationSource: AARP Public Policy InstituteMore Info: h ttp://www. h cbs.org/moreInfo.p h p/nb/doc/3628

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