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The Social Security Administration\'s Efforts to Promote Employment for People with Disabilities: New Solutions for Old Problems

The National Council on Disability released a new report with recommendations on improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities receiving Social Security benefits. The major reasons cited for the extreme underutilization of these work incentives by beneficiaries were lack of knowledge on work incentives and the complex and hard-to-grasp nature of the incentives for even those who were aware of them. The report further discussed ideas for policy and procedural modifications.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50792

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National Disability Policy: A Progress Report

This annual progress report calls on the Federal Government to be more creative in program design; be more accountable in measuring the impact of civil rights compliance for people with disability; and provide greater cross-agency coordination in managing disability programs. NCD has identified several important and recurrent themes that need to be addressed including: Program Design for a New Century, Accountability and Cross-Agency Coordination.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50791

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Consolidated State Survey Respondents and Results: Primary Data Systems

A questionnaire was emailed to the primary agencies in each state that are responsible for services to people with developmental disabilities. The main purpose of the survey was to determine if states had data systems that might be purchased and or modified to address the needs of Colorado’s DDD. States were asked if they had a computerized data system and a list of the features and functions. The 15 responses are helpful in understanding technology baselines and promising practices.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50789

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Understanding Changes in Prescription Drug Coverage for People with Disabilities on Medicare

<i>A Guide for People with Disabilities, Benefits Counselors, Disability Organizations and Others On Transitioning to the Medicare Part D</i> Many organizations are developing materials to assist duel eligibles; however this guide was written specifically for people with disabilities. Written in a question and answer format, the guide includes worksheets to use when consulting physicians about pharmaceuticals and in comparing and selecting a plan.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50787

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Shared Master Index/Common Access Protocol - Minnesota

Minnesota's Shared Master Index will allow for the efficient exchange of information. By assigning each human services client an individual identification number that is used across multiple service delivery systems, the Shared Master Index (SMI) will allow caseworkers to view and assess the range of services that individual clients and families are receiving, and allow program managers and policy-makers to improve coordination of services and client outcomes.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50785

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Quality Manuals, Forms, Surveys and Reports: North Carolina

North Carolina's Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services has posted a number of great resources to their website related to quality. A sampling of the forms, manuals and recent reports includes: The Quality Management Survey, a Consumer Satisfaction Survey, forms on Critical Incident, Quarterly Reports, and reporting guidelines for local management entities in their annual Quality Improvement Reports.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50782

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Strategies to Keep Consumers Needing Long-Term Care in the Community and Out of Nursing Facilities

In recent years, states have been trying to shift resources from institutional to home and community based long-term care services. This report examines \"transition\" and \"diversion\" policies and practices in eight states. It provides a sense of what state Medicaid programs are doing or could be doing to promote diversion.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50778

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The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) Website

Committed to creating opportunities for youth with disabilities to achieve successful futures, NCSET coordinates resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information. Their website offers events, publications, data, essential tools and resources to increase the capacity of organizations involved with the transition of youth with disabilities.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50775

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A Guide to Housing in West Virginia

Access to affordable, accessible, and integrated housing within a community of choice has been identified as one of the primary barriers faced by persons with disabilities in West Virginia. Lack of housing has become a major barrier to successfully moving individuals from institutions to the community. This manual is intended to be a resource to assist individuals with understanding the complicated maze of systems that must be navigated to successfully own or rent a home or apartment.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50769

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Position Papers: Employment Options, Personal Assistance Programs and Waiting List

The goal of the West Virginia Real Choice project is to create enduring improvements in community long-term support systems so that individuals of any age who have a disability or long-term illness have the choice and necessary supports to live and participate in their communities. The have created three position papers to present arguments for expanding the horizons of employment options, personal assistance programs, and waiting lists protocols.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50768

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