October 2009 eNews - Special Fall Conference Edition (revised)

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 10/01/2009
Abstract: This issue of eNews contains summaries of all the sessions at NCHSD's 2009 National Fall Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Conference, together with links to the conference presentations and materials. The conference--Building a Legacy: Lasting Infrastructure for Competitive Employment-- was held September 16-18 in Chicago.
Topic(s): Benefits Planning, Engaging Employers, Medicaid Buy-In (MBI), Outreach, Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Research & Evaluation, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Supported Employment/Integrated Employment, Mental Health, Ticket to Work and Employment Networks, Youth Transition, MIG Admin & Reporting, Medicaid (General), Outcome Measures, Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment Services, National Marketing Campaign
Type(s) of Item: eNews, Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Evolving the Role of PAS in the Workplace - Applying PAS as a Cost-Effective Long Term Support

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Author: Wisconsin MIG
Date: 09/17/2009
Abstract: This presentation describes Wisconsin's initiative to provide workplace personal performance services to support integrated employment for people with disabilities. The presentation was delivered at NCHSD's National Fall Conference held September 16-18 in Chicago.
Topic(s): Engaging Employers, Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Supported Employment/Integrated Employment
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials, State Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

PAS Workshop: Making Personal Assistance Services Work for People with Disabilities

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Author: Nancy Scott, Carol Ruddell, Scott Holladay
Date: 04/23/2008
Abstract: NCHSD facilitated this session at the MIG/DMIE Employment Summit hosted by New Orleans, where three state presenters shared their experience and advice about ensuring that PAS programs support employment. Nancy Scott (Kansas) discussed the supports needed by a working population to increase employment and independence, and the Work Opportunities Reward Kansans program created under the DRA. Carol Ruddell (Utah) explained how the cuing service in their Employment-PAS program applies in the workplace, its critical importance for people with mental illness, and how it differs from other employment-related supports. Scott Holladay (Arkansas) discussed how to collaborate across agencies to tailor PAS and supported employment services to meet the needs of working individuals, and improve provider participation at the same time.
Topic(s): Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Supported Employment/Integrated Employment
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Personal Assistance Services Workshop: Making PAS Work for Working People

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 03/20/2008
Abstract: This is a description of a workshop NCHSD is coordinating for the 2008 MIG/DMIE Employment Summit in New Orleans April 22-24. The session features state presenters Nancy Scott (KS), Scott Holladay (AR) and Carol Ruddell (UT), with Claudia Brown from CMS.
Topic(s): Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org