Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities

The New Jersey Department of Human Services created this report to design and implement services that support individuals with disabilities as they secure and sustain employment in an integrated setting. The project developed a five-year transportation plan to identify and document transportation barriers to work for people with disabilities and made recommendations related to addressing the barriers and providing enhanced transportation services in a variety of settings throughout the state.

Find a variety of posters, flyers, brochures and registration forms on New Jersey conferences on Transportation Needs and Employment Opportunities for people with disabilities and specifically for people with disabilities in the Latino and African American communities.

CMS was soliciting proposals to develop the infrastructure to support competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Funding is intended to facilitate enhancements to state Medicaid programs and services, to promote linkages between Medicaid and other employment-related service agencies, and to develop a comprehensive system of employment supports. The demonstration period runs Jan–Dec 2008. This prior solicitation acts as a resource for terms, conditions and guidance.

This report gathers information on Regional Council Membership. The term Quality Councils refer to stakeholders (including representatives from the state agency, family members, providers, and consumers) who convene to address improvement in the quality of services delivered to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Find out how information is shared between regional and statewide councils, costs associated with operating, accomplishments, constraints and cautions.

In what ways can the hospital discharge process divert institutional placements or trigger follow-up during the initial weeks following a nursing facility admission? This paper is intended to help states, ADRC pilot sites, or other community organizations to evaluate their options for establishing a hospital-based diversion program and, where appropriate, take steps toward implementing a successful program.

This report provides an overview of 33 states’ initiatives (FY02 CPASS and Real Choice Grantees) to improve their LTC systems and the enduring improvements achieved. It includes lessons learned and recommendations that can guide states that are undertaking similar initiatives. Grantees made enduring systems improvements in five major areas—many states in more. Virtually all agreed that prior to introducing new policies and programs, it is essential to obtain stakeholder buy-in and commitment.

What questions should be asked when someone first contacts and ADRC? Ohio’s Aging and Disability Resource Network has provided this example of their Intake and Referral Form. Questions address contact information, income, employement, disability, insurance, benefits, and living arrangements. There is also space for referent information.

Following the Gulf Coast Hurricane disasters in 2005, the NASDDDS Emergency Response Preparedness Self Assessment Instrument was developed to assist state developmental disabilities officials evaluate the extent to which their existing preparedness plans address the unique characteristics and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities during periods of emergency. A link to the website includes the assessment tool and resources and allows you to watch a product demo.

This collection of materials comprises a short course for consumers to further peer support among individuals, to gain skills for use as Peer Support Specialists, to advance the use of warm lines and partnering activities, and to form and sustain peer support groups. The expectation is that people giving and taking this course will have heightened awareness of effective communication skills and resources to assist them as they provide peer support.

Over 25 speaker presentations from the 20th Annual State Health Policy Conference in Denver. Workshop sessions include State Children’s Health Insurance Program, Health Care Reform, Early Childhood Development, Managed Long-Term Care, Quality Improvement and Measurement, Patient Assessment, State Initiatives on Nursing Homes and Increased Community Care, and Medicaid Funding. Review the presentations and other hot topics in state health policy.