Webinar to Discuss Moving Beyond the Carve-out/Carve-in Debate — January 25
US Officials Recommend Shorter COVID Isolation, Quarantine
RCPA Workforce Survey Analysis Report
National Expansion Of Employment Opportunities Network
FDA Authorizes Merck’s Anti-Coronavirus Pill, a Second Treatment Option
PA L&I Soliciting Public Comment on the PA Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
[51 Pa.B. 7805]
[Saturday, December 11, 2021]
Some disability areas for possible commentary include:
- OVR: District Offices, Pre Employment Transition, Services, under/un served populations (specific disabilities of groups; ESL issues (Spanish, Chinese, Russian languages, etc.), collaboration with other state agencies (PA DHS for OLTL, OMHSAS and ODP populations; PDE-Bureau of Special Education);
- PA Career Links (including physical & programmatic accessibility, which are required under the Federal WIOA passed in 2014 with 2016 regulations put forth);
- Home or vehicle modifications (policies, process, and waiting lists);
- Deaf Blind Services (SSP), which are state funds only at this time (no federal funding); and
- Movement away from sheltered workshops and segregated employment settings towards competitive employment per Federal guidance put forth earlier this year.
You can also see more from the Federal Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) on what they are looking for from states.
PA to Expand Adolescent SUD Treatment Services – RCPA Members BHARP, NBHCC, & CCBH Issue RFP
DDAP Outlines Funding Amounts, Initiatives by Source
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently updated its Department Funding web page to include documents outlining how the department is spending its funding by source, including:
- Supplemental Funding;
- Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant Supplemental Funding;
- American Rescue Plan;
- State Opioid Response II;
- McKinsey Settlement; and
- Medical Marijuana Revenue.
DDAP will update this page as new funding sources are announced.
Pfizer Pill Becomes 1st US-Authorized Home COVID Treatment
Where, When Can You Get At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits?
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