Vocational Rehabilitation employment service provider training contractor
June 30, 2020
Vocational Rehabilitation employment service provider training contractor The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, within the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services provides a wide range of services to eligible Vocational Rehabilitation participants to assist them in achieving their employment goals. Among the services provided by VR are discovery and employment services, including supported employment. VR works…
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Transition of quality contract to Liberty of Indiana
June 30, 2020
Transition of quality contract to Liberty of Indiana As previously announced, the Bureau of Quality Improvement Services is transitioning its quality services contract from Advocare LLC to Liberty of Indiana, with Liberty beginning on July 1, 2020. Key procedures such as incident report processing, compliant investigations and mortality reviews will essentially remain the same. Case…
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NDI Cam paign for Stress Reduction and Financial Resilience
June 30, 2020
NDI Launches #ResilientPwD Text Campaign to Promote Stress Reduction and Financial Resilience for People with Disabilities and Chronic Health Conditions Sign Up for Texts National Disability Institute (NDI), which manages the ABLE National Resource Center, has launched the #ResilientPwD text messaging campaign to deliver information, tips and interventions to people…
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We Need Your Input
June 26, 2020
The mission of the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities is to advance the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society. To do this, the Council identifies problems or needs that should be addressed. These problems or needs are agreed upon by our board members and identified in GCPD’s…
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IHCDA presents the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
June 26, 2020
IHCDA presents the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program Matt Rayburn shares the details and answers your questions about this exciting program. On June 24, Governor Holcomb announced the establishment of the ‘Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program’. The $25 million allocated by the state is estimated to serve 12,000 Hoosier renter households affected by…
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Waiver renewals announcement
June 25, 2020
Waiver renewals announcement The Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services and Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services are pleased to share that both the Community Integration and Habilitation waiver and Family Supports waiver were recently approved for renewal by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Both renewed waivers will have the same effective date of…
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BDDS provider service re-opening notification form reminder
June 25, 2020
BDDS provider service re-opening notification form reminder The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services and the Bureau of Quality Improvement Services are asking providers to submit information regarding the re-opening of services following the COVID-19 pandemic via a standard form, available by clicking here. While we greatly appreciate the information that we have received from providers…
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Your Vote Has Power!
June 25, 2020
Your Vote Has Power! The 2020 election is only a few months away. Elections can decide how critical programs for people with disabilities and family members work—make sure your vote counts! Visit thearc.org/vote to get new, free resources on: · Why it is important to vote, how to vote, and what…
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Housing Coalition Applauds Creation of Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program and Extension of Eviction Pause Through July
June 25, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2020 CONTACT: Andrew Bradley | (317) 222-1221 x403| abradley@prosperityindiana.org Housing Coalition Applauds Creation of Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program and Extension of Eviction Pause Through July; Members Urge Governor to Create Rental Housing Task Force to Ensure Funds Reach Hardest Hit Hoosiers INDIANAPOLIS – The Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition commends Governor…
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BDDS COVID-19 updates and activities
June 19, 2020
BDDS COVID-19 updates and activities The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is committed to working collaboratively with case managers and providers during this extraordinary time. We appreciate the hands-on and coordinated efforts and responses our case managers and providers have demonstrated. As part of this commitment, BDDS has the following updates of interest: REMINDER –…
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