You are receiving this email because you have elected to receive Informational Notices from the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services. Interim guidance for Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Service delivery Vocational Rehabilitation has developed interim guidance for VR Employment Service delivery, effective immediately. The guidance impacts VR staff and VR Employment Service providers, and outlines the following:…
The IL-NET National Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Center at ILRU is providing support to centers for independent living and statewide independent living councils as we all navigate the unprecedented times of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are sharing this resource below in support of all those communities you serve. Please email us at…
Indiana Stay-At-Home Order FAQ INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered a statewide address Monday to order that Hoosiers remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. Click here to see the executive order. Below…
You are receiving this email because you have elected to receive Informational Notices from the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services. BDDS temporary policy changes related to COVID-19 and Appendix K The Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning is preparing to submit Indiana’s Appendix K: Emergency Preparedness and Response waiver amendments to the following Indiana Medicaid Home and…
Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Provider Services BDDS provider application process Due to issues related to COVID-19 and resources allocated to it, Indiana is currently not accepting applications for new Home- and Community-Based Services waiver providers. This is a temporary measure. Current approved HCBS waiver providers can continue to add new services and counties following applicable…
NCIL Applauds FDA’s Final Ban on Electric Shock Devices Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally released their final ban on the electric shock devices used to shock disabled people at the Judge Rotenberg Center. The rule was released on Wednesday and published on Friday. The rule, which will go into effect after…
March 9, 2020 Nationwide, Disability Organizations Send Unified Letter to Vice President Pence and White House COVID-19 Task Force More than 70 leading organizations representing the interests of persons with disabilities sent the disability community’s National Disability Rights Call To Action today to Vice President Mike Pence asking him to make sure that the White House…
March opportunities to learn more about the Waiver Redesign Initial Concept Paper The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services has released its Waiver Redesign Initial Concept Paper. We are pleased to share the following opportunities for you to learn more and share your feedback on the ideas and information shared in the concept paper. These include:…
Using the ADA and ABA Standards – Alterations Webinar March 5 An informational alert prepared by Fifth Freedom Information courtesy of the Great Lakes ADA Center When a building is altered or remodeled, what is required to be accessible? On March 5, tune in to an informative webinar to learn how the…
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