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On March 1, 2021, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) submitted to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) its Final-Omitted Regulations on Standards for Drug and Alcohol Recovery House Licensure. The regulations can be found on IRRC’s website.

The updated regulations (p. 55-81) can be found in the submitted regulatory package, along with the following.

  • A regulatory analysis (p. 1-11)
  • A sample recovery house licensing checklist (p. 12-19)
  • A sample recovery house licensing application (p. 20-21)
  • A preamble the includes public comments and DDAP response to comments (p. 23-54)

Upcoming Timeline

  • DDAP expects that the new regulations will be in effect by June 2021.
  • DDAP expects to require compliance with the new regulations by December 2021.

Which Recovery Houses Will Need a License?

Once the new licensing program is in place, drug and alcohol recovery houses must have a license to:

  1. Receive referrals from state agencies or state-funded facilities; or
  2. Receive federal or state funding to deliver recovery house services.

In addition, the law imposes two additional requirements on referrals to recovery houses:

  1. People whose treatment is funded with state or federal funds shall only be referred to licensed recovery houses.
  2. Courts shall give first consideration to licensed recovery houses when residential recommendations are made for individuals under their supervision.

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RCPA has extended the deadline for our members to complete this brief telehealth survey that will provide data for our research project with Woods Services. Your agency’s individual responses will be confidential, and only aggregated information will be shared as part of the report. The survey will remain open for responses until March 8, 2021.

This survey has been expanded across the continuum of RCPA Policy and Human Services and we respectfully request that one survey be completed for each of those program areas in which you are providing telehealth. The data we collect will be instrumental in our efforts with DHS, managed care organizations, and other critical decision makers to ensure telehealth has a place in your continuum of care.

If you have questions regarding the survey, call the principal investigator, Dr. Scott Spreat, at 215-801-2401. All other inquiries can be directed to RCPA Children’s Policy Director Jim Sharp. Thank you for your participation.

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About*

Attendees will learn how to develop an employer-focused approach to negotiating customized job descriptions on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Participants seeking certification are expected to commit approximately 40 hours of fieldwork with/on-behalf of a learning partner under the guidance of Marc Gold & Associates (MGA) over the course of four months. This is the pre-requisite training to complete certification through MGA.

*Certification in Discovery is a pre-requisite for seeking certification in Job Development. 

When: April 12–14, 2021, meeting daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Where: This training will be done completely online. Registrants must have a computer or laptop with a webcam. The training will use Zoom to host the conference. Registrants will not be able to join by phone.

Who is this for: Parents and families, job coaches and job developers, supports coordinators, school personnel involved in student planning, OVR counselors, and transition coordinators.

Please review the flyer for registration information and course system requirements. For questions, please email Jen Hipps.

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Tax Time… Get Ready!

Wednesday, March 17 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – REGISTER

Tax season is here. Everyone wants to make sure that they get their taxes right and pay their fair share, but not more. However, filing taxes can be confusing and stressful. Taxes are a fact of life when you are working and there may be an opportunity to receive a large payment through your tax refund. Join us as we break down taxes into simple concepts and discuss how to prepare to file your taxes this year.

You’ll also learn more about free tax preparation programs and resources that may be able to help, including the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers low to moderate-income individuals assistance with filing their taxes. And, you’ll hear a personal account from someone who has used VITA services to file their taxes.

Attendees will learn about:

  • The Who, What, and When of income taxes and how they are calculated;
  • The key components of a 1040 form and how you can review your own;
  • Programs that can help with tax preparation in Pennsylvania; and
  • How to get the most out of your tax refund.

For questions or help with registration, please contact Megan Bolin at 888-744-1938 or via email.

Join us and gain the tools you need to have an impact.

Each Money Talks webinar hosted by Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation will provide information and resources to handle the unique financial issues that impact individuals with disabilities, including new challenges that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a person with a disability, a family member of someone with a disability, an advocate, an educator, or a service provider, this series is for you. Each session will be fully accessible and recordings, transcript, and slides will be made available.

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation Toll Free Voice 888-744-1938 | Voice 484-674-0506
Fax 484-674-0510 | Email

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The Philadelphia Department of Health has issued clarification on the vaccine status of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) being in Phase 1A. In their initial letter, they incorrectly left out Behavioral Health DSPs and only mentioned those who are working with individuals with ID/Autism. This was an oversight, and they have now corrected it both on their website and in the letter.

Hence, all DSPs are considered to fall into Phase 1A, regardless of what service line they work in. Please contact your RCPA Policy Director for further clarification.

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