October 2007 eNews - Conference Edition

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 10/01/2007
Abstract: More than 100 participants from 32 states, together with representatives from CMS and the Social Security Administration, attended the NCHSD annual Fall MIG Conference September 19-20, in Chicago. Attendees benefited from the expertise of more than 20 state and federal presenters and enjoyed informal networking opportunities at a poster and outreach video session and a hosted reception. The keynote speaker was author Dr. Ruby Payne, who spoke about the connection between poverty and disability, and how poverty impacts employment outcomes.
Topic(s): Benefits Planning, Engaging Employers, Stakeholder Groups, Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Supported Employment, Youth Transition, Outcome Measures, Self-Employment, Employment Services
Type(s) of Item: eNews, Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

2007 NCHSD Fall Conference Speaker Bios

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: These are short bios on speakers at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference held September 19-20, 2007, in Chicago.
Topic(s): NCHSD
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Building Capacity for a Sustainable System of Work Incentives Supports

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: Becky Banks of Indiana and Barbara Otto of NCHSD/HDA delivered this presentation at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session entitled, Building a Sustainable System for Benefits Planning: Ingredients for Success. Participants discussed how to prepare and plan for building the capacity of the benefits planning/benefits counseling service; the critical components of a work incentives service delivery system; and strategies states are using successfully. Presenters: Becky Banks and Barbara Otto. Susan Suter, Associate Commissioner Social Security Administration (SSA), was on hand to offer comment.
Topic(s): Benefits Planning
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Barbara Otto, botto@hdadvocates.org

Ruby Payne Keynote Address: A Framework for Understanding Poverty

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Author: Ruby Payne
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This presentation was delivered at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference Opening Session and Keynote Address: A Framework for Understanding Poverty. Noted expert and author Dr. Ruby Payne discussed the principles found in her ground-breaking book A Framework for Understanding Poverty, and how they can be applied to planning, programs and services that support working people with disabilities. Participants learned why the "hidden rules" of poverty and social class contribute to poor employment outcomes, and explored ways to work with providers and businesses to develop employment and disability policies and practices that can overcome the causes and effects of generational poverty.
Topic(s): NCHSD
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

Program Evaluation: The Delicate Balance Between Rigor and Reality

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Author: Cynthia Gruman
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This presentation was delivered at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session, MIG Evaluation Strategies and Experiences. This working session featured the Connecticut evaluation team leading a discussion about what evaluation tools and methodologies can be used to address the unique evaluation needs of Medicaid Infrastructure Grants, with special consideration given to what works best when you have limited staff, time and resources. Participants helped develop an evaluation planning tool that incorporates lessons learned in the session.
Topic(s): Research & Evaluation
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Community Employment Opportunity (CEO) Consultants

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Author: Dave Schaad, Wyoming MIG
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This presentation was delivered at the NCHSD 2007 Fall Conference session, Connecting Workers to Jobs. Dave Schaad, Wyoming MIG Project Director, talked about the CEO Consultant, which connects employers, consumers and providers by serving as a "broker" for all.
Topic(s): Employment Services
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Massachusetts CEO-MI Grant Job Developers’ Conference

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Author: Diane Loud, Massachusetts MIG
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This presentation was delivered at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session, Connecting Workers to Jobs. Diane Loud described Massachusetts' support of a job developers conference and other training and strategies.
Topic(s): Employment Services
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Revitalizing Integrated Employment: A Study of Nationwide Best Practices for Increasing Integrated Employment Outcomes among People with Developmental Disabilities

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Author: Lisa Mills
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This is an extensive report identifying best practices in integrated or supported employment for people with disabilities, discussing the factors that help states achieve better employment outcomes for people with disabilities, and recommending policy and program changes for Wisconsin to improve participation and outcomes in supported employment. The report was written by Lisa Mills of Moving to a Different Drum, under contract to the Wisconsin MIG. Dr. Mills presented the paper at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session, Systems Change and Supported Employment-A Complicated Web.
Topic(s): Research & Evaluation, Supported Employment, Employment Services
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials, State Materials, Report
FMI: Joe Entwisle, jentwisle@hdadvocates.org

Start-Up Alaska: Self-Employment for Alaskans with Disabilities

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Author: Richard Rainery, Alaska MIG
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This presentation was delivered at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session, Self-Employment Strategies. Two state MIG staff led a discussion of states' latest efforts to enhance self-employment as a viable competitive employment opportunity for people with disabilities. Richard Rainery, Alaska MIG project manager, described self-employment initiatives the state is pursuing through STARTUp-Alaska, which provides customized self-employment services and is creating a business incubator, with both physical and virtual resources, for people with disabilities.
Topic(s): Self-Employment
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

Vermont MIG Initiatives in Self Employment

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Author: Susan Wells, Vermont MIG
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This handout was for the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session, Self-Employment Strategies. Susan Wells, Vermont MIG Project Director, shared some strategies the state is beginning this year, including home-based employment opportunities.
Topic(s): Self-Employment
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

Measuring Benefits Planning Services and Outcomes

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Author: Anne Reither, MIG-RATS
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This presentation was delivered at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference breakout, Working Session with MIG-RATS: Measuring Benefits Planning Services and Outcomes. MIG-RATS co-director Anne Reither led a discussion with states that want to operationalize how to measure the different components of benefits planning service delivery and outcomes. Contributing to the efforts that MIG-RATS workgroups have made in this area, session participants explored concepts to help develop measurement tools and strategies.
Topic(s): Benefits Planning, Outcome Measures
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Benefits Counseling Logic Model

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Author: Anne Reither, MIG-RATS
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This logic model was discussed at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference breakout, Working Session with MIG-RATS: Measuring Benefits Planning Services and Outcomes. MIG-RATS co-director Anne Reither led a discussion with states that want to operationalize how to measure the different components of benefits planning service delivery and outcomes. Contributing to the efforts that MIG-RATS workgroups have made in this area, session participants explored concepts to help develop measurement tools and strategies.
Topic(s): Benefits Planning, Resource Mapping, Outcome Measures
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Benefits Planning Work Group Discussion Guidelines

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Author: Anne Reither, MIG-RATS
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: These discussion guidelines were used at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference breakout, Working Session with MIG-RATS: Measuring Benefits Planning Services and Outcomes. MIG-RATS co-director Anne Reither led a discussion with states that want to operationalize how to measure the different components of benefits planning service delivery and outcomes. Contributing to the efforts that MIG-RATS workgroups have made in this area, session participants explored concepts to help develop measurement tools and strategies.
Topic(s): Benefits Planning, Outcome Measures
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Arizona Return-to-Work/Stay-At-Work Summit

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Author: Dara Johnson, Arizona MIG
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This presentation was delivered at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session, Business to Business: Working with the Private Sector to Improve Employment Outcomes. Dara Johnson, Arizona MIG Project Director, shared their plan to partner with disability benefits and workers' compensation system stakeholders through the Arizona Return-to-Work/Stay-at-Work Summit, which aims to improve outcomes of health-related employment disruptions, prevent needless work disability, increase economic productivity and control benefit costs.
Topic(s): Engaging Employers
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Guidelines for Preventing Needless Work Disability by Helping People Stay Employed

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Author: American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: These guidelines were a topic of discussion at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session, Business to Business: Working with the Private Sector to Improve Employment Outcomes. Dara Johnson, Arizona MIG Project Director, shared their plan to partner with disability benefits and workers' compensation system stakeholders through the Arizona Return-to-Work/Stay-at-Work Summit, which aims to improve outcomes of health-related employment disruptions, prevent needless work disability, increase economic productivity and control benefit costs.
Topic(s): Engaging Employers
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Introduction to ACOEM’s New Work Disability Prevention Guideline

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Author: Jennifer Christian, 60 Summits
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This summary was discussed at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session, Business to Business: Working with the Private Sector to Improve Employment Outcomes. Dara Johnson, Arizona MIG Project Director, shared their state's plan to partner with disability benefits and workers' compensation system stakeholders through the Arizona Return-to-Work/Stay-at-Work Summit, which aims to improve outcomes of health-related employment disruptions, prevent needless work disability, increase economic productivity and control benefit costs.
Topic(s): Engaging Employers
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Enhancing Youth Employment Outcomes - Project YES!

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Author: Sharon Johnson, Nebraska MIG
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This presentation was delivered at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session, Enhancing Youth Employment Outcomes. Sharon Johnson, Nebraska MIG director, discussed Project YES! (Youth Employment Solutions) which supports local, integrated teams to develop solutions to identify and overcome employment barriers for young people.
Topic(s): Youth Transition
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

Road Trip: Journeying Toward Full and Meaningful Participation

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Author: Natural Supports Institute
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This was distributed at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session, Enhancing Youth Employment Outcomes. Jenny Neugart, Wisconsin MIG, described efforts to promote youth involvement in developing policy to improve self-image and community participation, including MIG-funded efforts to implement the effective use of natural supports in high schools around the state. Caroline Leung, a member of Wisconsin's Youth Leadership Council, shared her experiences.
Topic(s): Stakeholder Groups, Youth Transition
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

Medicaid Buy-In Program: Data Updates

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Author: CMS
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This presentation was delivered at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Joe Razes, Effie Shockley and Steve Hrybyk from the CMS Ticket team shared updates and other information, including results from the Medicaid Buy-In finder files and the Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment.
Topic(s): Medicaid Buy-In (MBI), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), MIG Admin & Reporting
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment: What Is It, and Who Is Participating?

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Author: Steve Hrybyk, CMS
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This presentation was delivered at the 2007 NCHSD Fall Conference session conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Joe Razes, Effie Shockley and Steve Hrybyk from the CMS Ticket team shared updates and other information, including results from the Medicaid Buy-In finder files and information about the Demonstration to Maintain Independence.
Topic(s): Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

NCHSD 2007 Fall Conference Agenda

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 09/19/2007
Abstract: This is the final agenda for NCHSD's 2007 Fall MIG Conference, with descriptions of the plenary, breakout and poster sessions, together with presenters and facilitators. The conference was held in Chicago on September 19-20, 2007.
Topic(s): NCHSD
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

Working with Business: A Successful Public-Private Partnership

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Author: Leslie Wilson, Wilson Resources, Inc.
Date: 03/06/2007
Abstract: Leslie Wilson gave this presentation at the NCHSD Spring Members Meeting held March 6, 2007, in Baltimore, Maryland. The presentation describes strategies for state MIG projects to use in developing working relationships with business to achieve employment outcomes for people with disabilities. The presentation also discusses how Florida has used the Business Leadership Network (BLN) model.
Topic(s): Business Leadership Networks, Engaging Employers
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Barbara Otto, botto@hdadvocates.org