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Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

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Congress is making decisions that could deeply harm people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). A proposed budget could slash Medicaid by at least $715 billion, putting essential supports and lives at risk.

These cuts aren’t just numbers on a budget document; they’re a threat to the independence, dignity, and community of those we support.

📣 Take Action Today: Call or email your U.S. Senators and Representative.

Tell them: Reject Medicaid cuts. Protect services for people with I/DD.

Your voice matters. Now more than ever, it must be heard.

Use the ANCOR Advocacy Toolbox to contact your federal officials today!

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Adapting to System Changes and PBC: Driving Organizational Success
Free webinar for RCPA Members

Date: Wednesday June 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Registration Link

This session will address strategies for navigating system changes, such as integrated care, value-based purchasing, and performance-based contracting. By focusing on how these shifts impact organizational structures and employee performance, we will equip participants with the tools to manage transitions successfully. Attendees will learn how to leverage executive functioning skills like adaptability, planning, task prioritization, and time management to align employee goals with organizational targets and drive success in results-driven environments.

Join speaker Stina Borth, MA, Executive Function, Performance and Neurodiversity Specialist Stina Borth, the founder and CEO of Keymaker Services Inc., is a dedicated expert in productivity and life skills development, focusing on empowering youth and young adults to succeed academically, socially, and in their future careers.

Stina provides corporate training to organizations looking to optimize productivity and communication. Her approach to workplace training helps teams build more effective communication, streamline task management, and enhance collaboration, leading to increased productivity and employee satisfaction.

With a background grounded in both academic theory and practical, real-world application, Stina’s work creates lasting impacts across a wide range of individuals — from students to professionals—by helping them develop the tools and strategies they need to thrive in all areas of their lives.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Assess system changes in business practices, including integrated care and value-based purchasing, and evaluate their impact on employee performance and executive functioning.
  • Develop strategies for adapting to system changes that optimize organizational performance, focusing on skills such as adaptability, decision-making, and planning.
  • Create framework for supporting employees through performance-based initiatives, helping them develop the executive functioning skills necessary to succeed.

Certificates of attendance are available to RCPA members who attend this webinar; anyone interested in a certificate should contact Cathy Barrick. To apply for CEs, you will need to register for the RCPA Annual Conference Strive to Thrive and indicate you attended the webinar in your CE packet, which will be made available on the mobile app.

Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for details, or visit the RCPA Conference website for information on workshops, sponsors, exhibitors, and more!

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced the release of the 2023 – 2024 Employment First report. ODP believes that all people with an intellectual disability and/or autism must be encouraged to pursue their vision for an everyday life, which may include working in competitive integrated employment. Competitive integrated employment offers a person an opportunity to achieve economic independence, build self-confidence, enhance self-determination, and meet new people while building new skills. The Everyday Lives: Values in Action publication, developed by the ODP Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC), which includes self-advocates, reads, “Employment is a centerpiece of adulthood and must be available for every person. The benefits of employment for people with disabilities are significant and are the same as for people without disabilities.” This report serves as an update to all stakeholders on the progress that has been made to support individuals served by ODP on finding and maintaining competitive integrated employment.

Access the 2023-2024 Employment First report here. This document can also be found by visiting the MyODP Employment Home web page.

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PennCares Support Services is offering the upcoming training opportunities:

Hearing Voices Simulation, May 21, 9:00 am – 11:30 am. Training to be held at the Legend at Silver Creek.
Participants will get to experience what life is like with auditory hallucinations and a serious mental health diagnosis, such as schizophrenia; increase your empathy, compassion, and understanding towards people living with serious mental illnesses; develop your communication skills to better address the emotional and behavior needs of individuals with mental health diagnoses; and learn practical strategies to support these individuals. Training is geared towards nurses, social workers, mental health professionals, first responders, and curious community members.
Register Here

Dementia Live, June 4, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm, 30-minute time slots. Training to be held at Silver Spring Personal Care Home.
This training is another simulation where participants get to experience what life is like with dementia in order to improve care practices and gain a greater awareness and understanding of the constant struggles affecting persons with dementia as they go about their daily lives.
Register Here

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Message from Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN): 

Last night, the House Budget Committee advanced its Budget Reconciliation bill that would terminate healthcare for over half a million Pennsylvanians who get their health coverage through Medicaid and the marketplace and double health insurance premiums for many more. 

Next, the bill is scheduled for a vote in the Rules Committee on Wednesday night and a possible floor vote on Thursday.

Now is the time to take action. Please contact members of the House of Representatives this week and let them know that your organization opposes the bill. It is particularly important to contact Representatives Fitzpatrick, Bresnahan, and Mackenzie. Let us know how your conversation went by emailing Bill England.

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Please share these important PA Family Network workshops and support groups with your network! Register for upcoming events at PA Family Network’s website.

Support Groups

LifeCourse Workshops

Waiver Workshops

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-046. This announcement provides information on how to register for new 2025 Quality Management (QM) Certification classes.

Key things you should know about the virtual class:

  • Class size is limited to 32 participants.
  • Classes are held over 2 consecutive days, from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm.
  • Prerequisite modules are required to prepare learners for the class and must be completed prior to attending class.

2025 SPRING/SUMMER CLASS DATES:

  • June 11 – 12
  • July 9 – 10
  • August 6 – 7
  • August 20 – 21

Register Here

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

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Help shape the future of healthcare technology for Medicare beneficiaries. Register now for an upcoming Question and Answer session with The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm EST
Location: Virtual via Zoom (link will be provided following registration)
Who Should Attend:
Technology developers, patients, caregivers, providers, payers, and other healthcare stakeholders.

Event Description:
Help create modern digital technologies to empower seniors to manage their health journey. We want YOUR ideas. Please join us for a Q&A session on the recent CMS Request for Information (RFI) on Improving Technology to Empower Medicare Beneficiaries. The session will also review how to submit responses to the RFI.

The CMS Office of the Administrator team will be present to hear your valuable input as we shape the future for Medicare beneficiaries. Our panel includes:

  • Stephanie Carlton, Chief of Staff and Deputy Administrator;
  • Amy Gleason, Strategic Advisor to HHS/CMS & Acting Administrator, U.S. DOGE Service;
  • Arda Kara, Senior Advisor for Technology; and
  • Alberto Colon Viera, Senior Advisor for Technology.

Why Attend:
Your insights will directly contribute to improving technology solutions for Medicare beneficiaries. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Medicare.

Register Here

Note: Space is limited. Please register early to secure your spot. Official comment should be made in the Federal Register by June 16.

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Tips for Hiring & How to Write a Winning Job Post
Free webinar for RCPA members

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Register Here

This presentation explores effective strategies for hiring and crafting compelling job postings in order to attract top talent. Participants will learn how to identify key monetary and non-monetary benefits of working at an agency, such as health benefits, professional development, and overtime/holiday pay, which enhance employee satisfaction and retention. Additionally, the session will cover best practices for evaluating job posting platforms and recruitment methods to effectively connect with potential applicants. Through interactive discussions, attendees will leave with actionable insights and tools to improve their hiring processes and create job postings that resonate with candidates, ultimately fostering a stronger workforce. Join us to elevate your recruitment strategy and build a thriving organizational culture.

Presenter: Olivia Rodgers, Customer Success Manager and Hiring Specialist, MITC
Olivia has a strong track record of helping agencies streamline and strengthen their hiring processes. Through tailored trainings, hands-on support, and data-informed strategies, she empowers teams to attract, assess, and retain top talent more effectively.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Analyze and summarize three monetary benefits and three non-monetary benefits of working at their agency, and how to include the information in their job postings;
  • Assess job posting strategies by evaluating the effectiveness of job posting platforms and recruitment methods and discussing how the approaches connect with potential applicants and influence the quality of candidate pools; and
  • Craft effective job posts that will engage applicants and highlight key benefits of agency employment.

Certificates of attendance are available to RCPA members who attend this webinar; anyone interested in a certificate should contact Cathy Barrick. To apply for CEs, you will need to register for the RCPA Annual Conference Strive to Thrive and indicate you attended the webinar in your CE packet, which will be made available on the mobile app.

Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for details, or visit the RCPA Conference website for information on workshops, sponsors, exhibitors, and more!

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