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Request for Funds

3/27/2015

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To: Bureau of Developmental Disability Services Providers
From: Nicole Norvell, Director, Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services
Re: Request for Funds
Date: March 27, 2015

The Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services’ (DDRS) Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Funds (RFF) opportunity to award grant funds for sheltered workshop transition services.

Public Policy Letter: Third Reading Next Week for Bills Watched by INARF

3/27/2015

The week saw the Governor sign the Religious Freedom bill into law as protesters marched on Capitol Avenue outside his office windows and some conventions and large businesses announced they might look to do business outside of Indiana.

Some legislative committees will hold their final meeting for the session next week, though others will meet for two more weeks.

Opportunity of Interest: DDRS Announces RFF for Sheltered Workshop Transitions Services

3/27/2015

Over the past several years, the disability services industry has seen an increased focus on transitioning to greater use to community-based day and employment supports. Through the dialog and debate about how to work towards this outcome, INARF has emphasized three key points. First, the path to achieving this outcome is not by removing options from but by building capacity that results in greater choice and access. Second, any efforts toward developing solutions should tap into the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the provider community – seeking their experience and expertise to develop thoughtful and meaningful approaches. Third, any potential solutions should be explored, piloted, and tested in order to effectively inform long-term policies versus rushing to implement a systemic approach.

New Guide Available: Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse

3/27/2015

Identifying signs and symptoms of sexual abuse in children with disabilities can often be difficult. To help ensure parents of those with disabilities have the tools available to deal with this difficult issue, Heather Dane, Family Leadership Fellow, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program, Riley Child Development Center, created a guide in coordination with Carol Pool, MSW, Prevention Specialist at Prevent Child Abuse Indiana.

Wavier Renewal and Amendment

3/24/2015

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To: Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services Providers
From: Nicole Norvell, Director, Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services
Re: Wavier Renewal and Amendment
Date: March 24, 2015

The Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) submitted an application for renewal of the expiring Family Supports Waiver (FSW) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in December of 2014. CMS has responded to DDRS with questions regarding some of the content of the renewal that the Division will need additional time to review, beyond the standard 90 day period for CMS approval.

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Request for Funds

Public Policy Letter: Third Reading Next Week for Bills Watched by INARF

Opportunity of Interest: DDRS Announces RFF for Sheltered Workshop Transitions Services

New Guide Available: Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse

Wavier Renewal and Amendment

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