The mission of Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is “To connect people with disabilities and their families to resources and supports to live their best life.” Earlier this year BDDS launched the BDDS Gateway which provides individuals with disabilities and their families a new avenue to apply for BDDS supports and services! As a result, BDDS has seen an increase in applications of almost 30% over previous years. The BDDS Gateway can be accessed at BDDSgateway.fssa.in.gov.
The Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) posted the following important information to the provider website at in.gov/medicaid/providers on August 10, 2021 (unless alternate date is noted).
Porter County, IN – July 2021
The mission of Opportunity Enterprises (OE) is to maximize self-sufficiency and enrich the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Through the provision of a number of programs including, but not limited to, residential, respite, curriculum-based day programs, transportation, daily living skills, employment and job coaching, OE relies on the generosity of others, like volunteers, who help bring the mission to life. Written by the INARF 2021 Annual Conference Partner, Meridian Health Services.
Charles “Meridian has helped me deal with my anxiety and depression. They are always there to help me with any kind of situation that I’m going through whether it’s personal or with my finances. They are a great group of people. My behavioral clinician helped me with counting down and breathing—he told me to breathe in for 5 seconds and then out for 5 seconds. It has helped me when I’m feeling anxious. I remember him also teaching me about the foods I could eat to be healthier, and I’ve been trying to choose those foods to eat. Also, each week we went to the YMCA to walk laps which helped my confidence to move and be active.” In the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services announcements of June 28, 2021, and July 8, 2021, the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services announced a legislated 14% rate increase to go toward wages and benefits paid to eligible direct support professionals delivering the following services:
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