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INARF ON-LINE: February 26, 2020 DDRS Advisory Council: Sarah Chestnut Appointed INARF is pleased to announce that in coordination with FSSA Secretary Jennifer Sullivan and Kylee Hope, Director of Disability and Rehabilitative Services, Sarah Chestnut has been appointed to the DDRS Advisory Council to represent INARF. The Advisory Council meets monthly and serves several important functions, including a major focus serving as the 1102 Workgroup for Waiver Redesign. Sarah has been attending the Advisory Council meetings for many months and is well prepared to assume the role as the INARF representative that became available due to Steve's scheduled retirement at the end of June. Congratulations to Sarah on this important appointment! Thank You 2020 INARF DSP Series Sponsors The INARF DSP Series was developed at the request of the INARF Board of Directors as a mechanism to aid INARF members in developing their Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce. Sponsorship provides organizations interested in increasing their visibility as a strong support of the disability service industry the opportunity to be a critical partner of this valued educational series. Additionally, sponsorship helps to defray the cost for DSPs to access timely, relevant educational content that will enhance the way they deliver services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thank you to our 2020 INARF DSP Series Sponsors! Second Class Completes INARF Leadership Academy On February 21, the INARF Leadership Academy - Class of 2020 completed their final class and will proceed to their graduation ceremony on March 17 as part of the Annual Meeting of the Members. Over the course of the classes offered, the 19 participants shared high praise for the experience and their appreciation and support to their organization for the opportunity and to the INARF Leadership Skill-Building Workgroup for the development of a unique opportunity to support future industry leaders. Second to the educational experience, group work was mentioned often as being a highlight as participants enjoyed working together and building relationships with their peers. When asked how the networking opportunities are utilized, one participant replied “It is really great to meet colleagues that have so many talents in multiple areas in the field to serve as a resource. Through our discussions, I was able to learn that we all deal with many of the same issues and also learn from ways they have overcome issues.” Participants were asked to express their interest in joining the INARF Leadership Skill-Building Workgroup to represent the voice of their Class as the development of the Academy – Class of 2021 begins. The names of those interested were included on a ballot and voted on by the Class. We are pleased to announce Melissa Walden of The Arc Southwest Indiana will be joining the INARF Leadership Skill-Building Workgroup effective immediately. Congratulations to the ILA – Class of 2020 graduates! Visit the INARF Leadership Academy webpage for additional information on the curriculum development and application timeline for the INARF Leadership Academy – Class of 2021. Searching for Resources and Solutions: Meet the 2020 Exhibitors In addition to the outstanding educational session line-up, the INARF Annual Conference once again boasts the opportunity for Conference attendees to peruse the Expo Hall on Thursday, March 19 to gather innovative solutions to programs and services, fill their Conference Tote with useful and fun giveaways, and register for door prize drawings hosted at the various Exhibitor Booths. This year, lunch seating has been expanded in the Expo Hall to allow attendees to peruse and dine at their leisure on a lunch compliments of the Exhibitors. It is a productive way to spend time before sessions begin, at breaks, and in between when a solution attracts their attention. Information/Opportunities of Interest INARF Updates: - U.S. Census Bureau Outreach to Group Quarters Facilities has begun Ahead of 2020 Census - Seeking Feedback: Insight into INARF Professional Interest Section Meetings - Seeking Feedback: INARF DSP Professional Development Needs Survey - Daily Legislative Updates ANCOR Updates: - HHS Secretary to Testify in Four Hearings this Week; Medicaid Among Expected Topics - CMS Shares Quality Conference Plenary Recordings - Supreme Court Allows Public Charge Rule to Take Effect - ANCOR Signs onto Letters of Support for Older Americans Act, Housing Funding - Reminder: Application Deadline Fast Approaching for Federal Housing Grants - New Resource: Technical Brief on Heightened Scrutiny Requirement in HCBS Settings Rule - New FDA Definition for Some Types of Drugs Could Lead to Cheaper Insulin Prices - Trust for America's Health Ranks States' Emergency Preparedness. How Does Your State Compare? State Updates: - BDDS Waiver Redesign Meeting Toolkit & Flyer Available - Community Development Block Grants now open for applications - Presentation Available from FSSA Secretary Sullivan Call - Feb. 21 - Medicaid Waiver Redesign Feedback Sessions Other Industry Information of Interest: Report - Making Integration Work: Key Elements for Effective Partnerships between Physical and Behavioral Health Organizations in Medicaid NACDD - Seeking Submissions for the 2020 DD Awareness Month Resource Guide - Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Materials Funding Opportunity: The Pathfinder Foundation is accepting fund requests for 2020 from nonprofits that assist people with disabilities. Priority funding is given to organizations in Allen, Huntington, Marshall, Starke, Wabash and Whitley counties. Submissions due March 25 to be reviewed by the board on March 30. Download application. INARF Events February 28 - INARF Member Forum and Board of Directors Meeting March 17-19 - INARF 20/20 Pre-Conference & Annual Conference - Attendee Registration March 18-19 - INARF 20/20 Annual Conference, Sponsor/Exhibitor/Artisan Registration For a full list of upcoming INARF events, click here. Partner Events February 26 - Applied Self-Direction Webinar: Examining the Unavoidable Delays to EVV Implementation February 26 - Health and Human Services Career Fair February 26 - ADvancing States Webinar: Supported Decision-Making for Older Adults February 26 - NCAPPS Webinar: Building Capacity Using Family-Centered Approaches to Promote the Best Life for Young Children with Disabilities February 26 - Reeve Summit 2020: Where Care, Cure and Community Connect February 27 - ANCOR Webinar: Key Findings of the Case for Inclusion 2020 February 27 - Candid Webinar: Securing Grants from Top-Tier Foundations February 27 - DDRS Virtual Listening Session: BDDS Waiver Redesign Initial Concept Paper February 27 - US DOL Webinar: Get Empowered – Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities March 4 & 11 - CSH Three-Part Webinar Series: Supportive Housing Budgeting and Financing March 5 - Disability Cocoon Workshop: Decoding the Wide World of Enabling Apps March 5 - Applied Self-Direction Webinar: DOL Final Rule Open Q&A March 7 - Resource Fair: Connecting Families March 11 - ADvancing States Webinar: Everybody Counts: Community Engagement Resources for the 2020 Census March 12 - INARF Associate Members Nonstop Administration & Insurance Services and Mutual of America Webinar: Take Control of Your Employee Benefits Package March 13 - DDRS Train-the-Trainer Core A/B Medication Administration Training March 24 - Northeast Region LCC Meeting March 31 - Division of Mental Health and Addiction: Critical Population Training *In person seating at capacity; live streaming is available. April 27-29 - 2020 ANCOR Annual Conference May 4-5 - 30th Annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference May 8 - National EVV Association: 2020 EVV Spring Summit INARF Outreach Efforts Phillip Parnell and Asher Weaver participated in the Removing Barriers to Employment event. Sarah Chestnut participated in the DDRS Advisory Council meeting. Steve Cook, Sarah Chestnut and Phillip Parnell supported the INARF Membership Development Committee meeting. Chrystal O’Keefe, Nanette Hagedorn and Heather Newman supported the INARF Leadership Academy class. Nanette Hagedorn and Alexis Holland supported the INARF Training and Professional Development Committee meeting. Nanette Hagedorn and Chrystal O’Keefe supported the INARF Leadership Skill-Building Workgroup meeting. Steve Cook and Sarah Chestnut participated in the 1102 Employment Array Workgroup meeting. Barb Young, Nanette Hagedorn, Alexis Holland, Phillip Parnell and Kim Wasiak visited and toured The Village of Merici. Phillip Parnell participated in the Mental Health First Aid informational session. Steve Cook, Barb Young, Katy Stafford-Cunningham and Sarah Chestnut supported the INARF Executive Committee meeting. Around the State Abilities Services, Inc.'s Executive Director, Michelle Smith, encouraged Senator Mike Braun to oppose the Trump administration’s Medicaid block grant program during a meet-and-greet sponsored by the Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Learn more>> State Representative Melanie Wright visited with Hillcroft Services, Inc. to learn about their services and individuals served. View photos>> Hillcroft Services, Inc. received $15,187 from the Bassett Family Fund, KAKATU Foundation/David and Joanna Meeks Fund, and Faye Wingate Fund to expand the music therapy services by purchasing new instruments and equipment. Associate Member, Conner Insurance, was named by the Indiana Chamber as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana. 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Second Class Completes INARF Leadership Academy On February 21, the INARF Leadership Academy - Class of 2020 completed their final class and will proceed to their graduation ceremony on March 17 as part of the Annual Meeting of the Members. Over the course of the classes offered, the 19 participants shared high praise for the experience and their appreciation and support to their organization for the opportunity and to the INARF Leadership Skill-Building Workgroup for the development of a unique opportunity to support future industry leaders. Second to the educational experience, group work was mentioned often as being a highlight as participants enjoyed working together and building relationships with their peers. When asked how the networking opportunities are utilized, one participant replied “It is really great to meet colleagues that have so many talents in multiple areas in the field to serve as a resource. Through our discussions, I was able to learn that we all deal with many of the same issues and also learn from ways they have overcome issues.” Participants were asked to express their interest in joining the INARF Leadership Skill-Building Workgroup to represent the voice of their Class as the development of the Academy – Class of 2021 begins. The names of those interested were included on a ballot and voted on by the Class. We are pleased to announce Melissa Walden of The Arc Southwest Indiana will be joining the INARF Leadership Skill-Building Workgroup effective immediately. Congratulations to the ILA – Class of 2020 graduates! Visit the INARF Leadership Academy webpage for additional information on the curriculum development and application timeline for the INARF Leadership Academy – Class of 2021.
Information/Opportunities of Interest INARF Updates: - U.S. Census Bureau Outreach to Group Quarters Facilities has begun Ahead of 2020 Census - Seeking Feedback: Insight into INARF Professional Interest Section Meetings - Seeking Feedback: INARF DSP Professional Development Needs Survey - Daily Legislative Updates ANCOR Updates: - HHS Secretary to Testify in Four Hearings this Week; Medicaid Among Expected Topics - CMS Shares Quality Conference Plenary Recordings - Supreme Court Allows Public Charge Rule to Take Effect - ANCOR Signs onto Letters of Support for Older Americans Act, Housing Funding - Reminder: Application Deadline Fast Approaching for Federal Housing Grants - New Resource: Technical Brief on Heightened Scrutiny Requirement in HCBS Settings Rule - New FDA Definition for Some Types of Drugs Could Lead to Cheaper Insulin Prices - Trust for America's Health Ranks States' Emergency Preparedness. How Does Your State Compare? State Updates: - BDDS Waiver Redesign Meeting Toolkit & Flyer Available - Community Development Block Grants now open for applications - Presentation Available from FSSA Secretary Sullivan Call - Feb. 21 - Medicaid Waiver Redesign Feedback Sessions Other Industry Information of Interest: Report - Making Integration Work: Key Elements for Effective Partnerships between Physical and Behavioral Health Organizations in Medicaid NACDD - Seeking Submissions for the 2020 DD Awareness Month Resource Guide - Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Materials Funding Opportunity: The Pathfinder Foundation is accepting fund requests for 2020 from nonprofits that assist people with disabilities. Priority funding is given to organizations in Allen, Huntington, Marshall, Starke, Wabash and Whitley counties. Submissions due March 25 to be reviewed by the board on March 30. Download application. INARF Events February 28 - INARF Member Forum and Board of Directors Meeting March 17-19 - INARF 20/20 Pre-Conference & Annual Conference - Attendee Registration March 18-19 - INARF 20/20 Annual Conference, Sponsor/Exhibitor/Artisan Registration For a full list of upcoming INARF events, click here. Partner Events February 26 - Applied Self-Direction Webinar: Examining the Unavoidable Delays to EVV Implementation February 26 - Health and Human Services Career Fair February 26 - ADvancing States Webinar: Supported Decision-Making for Older Adults February 26 - NCAPPS Webinar: Building Capacity Using Family-Centered Approaches to Promote the Best Life for Young Children with Disabilities February 26 - Reeve Summit 2020: Where Care, Cure and Community Connect February 27 - ANCOR Webinar: Key Findings of the Case for Inclusion 2020 February 27 - Candid Webinar: Securing Grants from Top-Tier Foundations February 27 - DDRS Virtual Listening Session: BDDS Waiver Redesign Initial Concept Paper February 27 - US DOL Webinar: Get Empowered – Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities March 4 & 11 - CSH Three-Part Webinar Series: Supportive Housing Budgeting and Financing March 5 - Disability Cocoon Workshop: Decoding the Wide World of Enabling Apps March 5 - Applied Self-Direction Webinar: DOL Final Rule Open Q&A March 7 - Resource Fair: Connecting Families March 11 - ADvancing States Webinar: Everybody Counts: Community Engagement Resources for the 2020 Census March 12 - INARF Associate Members Nonstop Administration & Insurance Services and Mutual of America Webinar: Take Control of Your Employee Benefits Package March 13 - DDRS Train-the-Trainer Core A/B Medication Administration Training March 24 - Northeast Region LCC Meeting March 31 - Division of Mental Health and Addiction: Critical Population Training *In person seating at capacity; live streaming is available. April 27-29 - 2020 ANCOR Annual Conference May 4-5 - 30th Annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference May 8 - National EVV Association: 2020 EVV Spring Summit
INARF Outreach Efforts Phillip Parnell and Asher Weaver participated in the Removing Barriers to Employment event. Sarah Chestnut participated in the DDRS Advisory Council meeting. Steve Cook, Sarah Chestnut and Phillip Parnell supported the INARF Membership Development Committee meeting. Chrystal O’Keefe, Nanette Hagedorn and Heather Newman supported the INARF Leadership Academy class. Nanette Hagedorn and Alexis Holland supported the INARF Training and Professional Development Committee meeting. Nanette Hagedorn and Chrystal O’Keefe supported the INARF Leadership Skill-Building Workgroup meeting. Steve Cook and Sarah Chestnut participated in the 1102 Employment Array Workgroup meeting. Barb Young, Nanette Hagedorn, Alexis Holland, Phillip Parnell and Kim Wasiak visited and toured The Village of Merici. Phillip Parnell participated in the Mental Health First Aid informational session. Steve Cook, Barb Young, Katy Stafford-Cunningham and Sarah Chestnut supported the INARF Executive Committee meeting.
Around the State Abilities Services, Inc.'s Executive Director, Michelle Smith, encouraged Senator Mike Braun to oppose the Trump administration’s Medicaid block grant program during a meet-and-greet sponsored by the Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Learn more>> State Representative Melanie Wright visited with Hillcroft Services, Inc. to learn about their services and individuals served. View photos>> Hillcroft Services, Inc. received $15,187 from the Bassett Family Fund, KAKATU Foundation/David and Joanna Meeks Fund, and Faye Wingate Fund to expand the music therapy services by purchasing new instruments and equipment. Associate Member, Conner Insurance, was named by the Indiana Chamber as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana. Contact Heather Newman to share news from your organization.
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