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OPWDD TRANSFORMATION PANEL SCOPE OF REVIEW provided by Peter Pierri, Exec. Director, IAC

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OPWDD TRANSFORMATION PANEL

SCOPE OF REVIEW

SELF-DIRECTION

  • How can we ensure that self-direction is a viable and desired option for most people in our system?

EMPLOYMENT

  • What are the obstacles to greater numbers of individuals in our system achieving and retaining employment?

COMMUNITY INTEGRATED HOUSING

  • How can we afford more people the option to live in community based integrated housing?

MANAGED CARE

  • Will the current program design model for Managed Care work as intended to more holistically address individuals’ needs?
  • What improvements can be made?
  • How can the system fund Managed Care entities in initial and future years?

SYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY

  • How will our system anticipate service needs for the future and ensure sufficient funding and flexibility?

SCHEDULE AND TIMELINE

February 26, 2015- Introductory Meeting

March – July 2015- Panel meets on each of the topics and develops recommendations around each area.

July 2015- Panel issues draft recommendations

July- September 2015– Stakeholders (individuals, family members, advocates, providers, etc.) provide input and feedback on the panel’s preliminary recommendations

October 2015– Panel issues final recommendations and summary of public input

Ongoing- PPWDD provides regular updates regarding the implementation of recommendations

HEAR & BE HEARD: Budget Briefing on February 18th at 6pm

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HEAR & BE HEARD!

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February 18, 2015, 6–8PM at IAC

150 West 30th Street, 15th Floor

Peter Pierri:
Exec. Director of the Inter Agency Council, will tell us what the New York State budget is likely to contain AND what WE, the Families, can do about it.

What Worries You?
We’ll gather that information so that IAC (the Provider Agencies)
understand exactly what families are experiencing
Speak up NOW for our family members –
It DOES matter that all types of support in our field are underfunded
 

If we stay silent supports we rely on will disappear.

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Subway Directions: #1 Train – 28th Street Stop (7th Ave)
#2, #3 Train -34th St. Stop (7th Ave), N/R -28th St. Stop (B’way near 6th Ave)

Light Supper Available

*Spanish Translation WILL Be Provided*
Conference Call # is: 646-780-0451, Then PIN#: 314-512-500# (Pound Sign)
 

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