Conversations That Matter is coming to Macon on Tuesday, May 3rd, from 6pm-8pm at Disability Connections,170 College Street. It's not too late to RSVP, and we will keep spaces open until noon on Sunday, May 1st.
To RSVP call Margaret Spielman at 478-230-4446
See you soon!
All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD provides family support; public policy and advocacy; and community engagement.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
SAVE THE DATE!
Save The Date
Conversations That Matter: Community Supports
· Learn how to help people with developmental disabilities and their families with community based services.
· The meetings will provide a forum to discuss how to access community services and eligibility.
· Updates will be provided on the Department of Justice Settlement, the 2011 Legislative Session and the NEW Georgia Crisis Teams.
City:
Macon, GA
Tuesday May 3rd 6 - 8pm
Where:
Disability Connections
170 College St
Macon, GA 31201
Contact & RSVP:
Margaret Spielman
478-230-4446
margaret@p2pga.org
City:
Dalton, GA
Tuesday May 9th 6:30-8:30pm
Where:
John Davis Recreation Center
904 Civic Dr.
Dalton, GA 30720Contact & RSVP:
Marlene Jones
706-278-8143 ext 106
City:
Savannah, GA
Tuesday May 17th 6:30-8:30pm
Where:
The Armstrong Center
Atlantic State University
13040 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419Contact & RSVP:
Jennifer McGee
912-355-9098
Mitzi Proffitt
912-489-1904City:
Valdosta, GA
Thursday June 9th 7:00-9:00pm
Where:
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
1905 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, Georgia 31601Contact & RSVP:
City:
Lawrenceville, GA
Monday June 13th 7:00-9:00pm
Where:
Busbee Center at Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043Contact & RSVP:
For more information please contact Heidi Fernandez hcf67@comcast.net
Presented by DBHDD, Division of Developmental Disabilities and All About Developmental Disabilities
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to 42 C.F.R. § 447.205, the Georgia Department of Community Health is required to give public notice of any significant proposed change in its methods and standards for setting payment rates for services.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER PROGRAMS
The two waiver programs for people with developmental disabilities, the New Options Waiver Program (NOW) and the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP), began operations on November 1, 2008 under a configuration of new services and rates created by unbundling services that had been delivered previously on a per diem or monthly basis. The unbundling of the service was supported by CMS and continues to be supported through waiver amendment and renewal approvals. The NOW and COMP Programs’ current rates are attached to this public notice.
The purpose of this notice is to establish maximum rates for services provided under the NOW and COMP Waiver Programs. This public notice is available for review at each county Department of Family and Children Services office. An opportunity for public comment will be held on April 27, 2011, 1:00 p.m., at
the Department of Community Health, 2 Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303, in the Fifth Floor Board Room. Individuals who are disabled and need assistance to participate during this meeting should call (404) 656-4479. Citizens wishing to comment in writing on any of the proposed changes should do so on or before April 29, 2011, to the Board of Community Health, Post Office Box 1966, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Comments submitted will be available for review by the public at the Department of Community Health, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Room 4053, 2 Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
Comments from written and public testimony will be summarized and provided to the Board of Community Health prior to the May 12, 2011 Board meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Department of Community Health, 2 Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303, in the Fifth Floor Board Room.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THIS 14th DAY OF April, 2011
David A. Cook, Commissioner
Pursuant to 42 C.F.R. § 447.205, the Georgia Department of Community Health is required to give public notice of any significant proposed change in its methods and standards for setting payment rates for services.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER PROGRAMS
The two waiver programs for people with developmental disabilities, the New Options Waiver Program (NOW) and the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP), began operations on November 1, 2008 under a configuration of new services and rates created by unbundling services that had been delivered previously on a per diem or monthly basis. The unbundling of the service was supported by CMS and continues to be supported through waiver amendment and renewal approvals. The NOW and COMP Programs’ current rates are attached to this public notice.
The purpose of this notice is to establish maximum rates for services provided under the NOW and COMP Waiver Programs. This public notice is available for review at each county Department of Family and Children Services office. An opportunity for public comment will be held on April 27, 2011, 1:00 p.m., at
the Department of Community Health, 2 Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303, in the Fifth Floor Board Room. Individuals who are disabled and need assistance to participate during this meeting should call (404) 656-4479. Citizens wishing to comment in writing on any of the proposed changes should do so on or before April 29, 2011, to the Board of Community Health, Post Office Box 1966, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Comments submitted will be available for review by the public at the Department of Community Health, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Room 4053, 2 Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
Comments from written and public testimony will be summarized and provided to the Board of Community Health prior to the May 12, 2011 Board meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Department of Community Health, 2 Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303, in the Fifth Floor Board Room.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THIS 14th DAY OF April, 2011
David A. Cook, Commissioner
Monday, April 18, 2011
SPADD Summer Conference
SPADD SUMMER CONFERENCE AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011
11:00 – 1:00pm Registration
1:00 – 1:15pm Welcome and Opening Statements from SPADD
Lana Copeland Hardy, President
1:15 – 2:30pm U.S. Department of Justice
Mary Bohan, Deputy Chief, Special Litigation Section Civil Rights Division,
U.S. Department of Justice
BREAK
2:30 – 3:15pm U.S. Department of Justice
Mary Bohan, Deputy Chief, Special Litigation Section Civil Rights Division,
U.S. Department of Justice
3:15 – 4:15pm Update from Commissioner Frank Shelp, DBHDD
Frank E. Shelp, M.D., M.P.H.
4:15 – 4:45pm Legislative Update
Steve Neff, Executive Director
5:00pm Challenges for the Future
Open to all Providers & Families
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2011
8:30 – 9:15am Registration - Continental Breakfast
9:15 – 9:30am Welcome & SPADD Updates
Lana Copeland Hardy, President
9:30 – 10:30am Proxy Caregivers
Catherine Ivy & Sharon Dougherty, DCH
BREAK
10:45 – 12;30pm Person Centered Tools
Mickie Muroff, AAIDD
12:30 – 1:30pm LUNCH & Award to Mr. Don Cole
Steve Neff, Executive Director
1:30 – 2;00pm SPADD Annual Meeting
2:00 – 3:30pm Update from the Office of DBHDD
Beverly Rollins, Executive Director of DBHDD
3:30pm Adjournments & Farewells…
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Update Alert!
The Georgia General Assembly has been working hard to come up with a comprehensive tax reform package that will modernize Georgia's tax structure to better meet our growing state's needs. Until recently, the commitment from legislators has been to keep any reform revenue-neutral. Adjustments to the proposed tax reform bill will still be made next week. The AJC is now reporting that the current version of the bill could actually reduce state revenues, in a time when the state is already facing an unprecedented budget crisis.
We have made real progress this year in supporting a tax reform package that invests in Georgia's future. We are concerned about the consequences of further reducing state revenues and the affect that this could potentially have for future services for individuals with developmental disabilities. How can we adequately address our waiting lists without addressing the need for revenue? In the final hour, it's crucial that legislators hear from YOU with a message that we need a tax reform package that INVESTS.
Call the following members of the Special Joint Committee TODAY and tell them:
The message:
"I support tax reform, but only if it meets the needs of Georgians. I do not support tax reform that means less revenue when our needs are growing."
Call the following key legislators with the above message TODAY:
· Speaker Ralston: 404-656-5020
- Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones: 404-656-5072
- Majority Leader Larry O'Neal: 404-656-5052
- Chairman Mickey Channell: 404.656.5103
The legislative session only has three days left and will conclude on April 14. Please take action!
Many thanks,
Rita Young
Monday, April 04, 2011
Save the Date
Conversations That Matter: Community Supports
o Learn how to help people with developmental disabilities and their families with community based services.
o The meetings will provide a forum to discuss how to access community services and eligibility.
o Updates will be provided on the Department of Justice Settlement, the 2011 Legislative Session and the NEW Georgia Crisis Teams.
May 3 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Macon
May 9 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Dalton
May 17 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Savannah
June 9 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valdosta
June 13 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lawrenceville
Watch for news on locations and final details soon!
For more information please contact Heidi Fernandez hcf67@comcast.net
Presented by DBHDD, Division of Developmental Disabilities and All About Developmental Disabilities
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