Santa Delivers Gifts to RCPA Member CareLink Clients With Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities
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
Pfizer Pill Becomes 1st US-Authorized Home COVID Treatment
Where, When Can You Get At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits?
OCYF Updates CPSL Law
ANCOR Capitol Correspondence: BBB Act Negotiations to Continue Into 2022
The fate of the Build Back Better Act, which contains historic funding for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), became increasingly precarious after a series of events unfolded last week. Despite Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s aspirational plan to move the bill to the floor by Christmas, President Biden conceded that negotiations over the bill would continue into 2022 following stalled talks between the White House and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV).
Please read the full correspondence here.
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