Save the Date!

Join us for our annual fundraiser
Saturday - November 19, 2011
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Parent to Parent of Miami congratulates Verdeja & De Armas, LLP on their recent recognition by the Hispanic Business magazine as one of the Top 500 Hispanic companies in the United States for 2010. The only Certified Public Accounts on the list!

Florida International University (FIU) in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and Parent to Parent of Miami, Inc. presents a newly designed postsecondary transition program for students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) that will prepare students to complete a well planned, structured, and individualized curriculum with a system of supports. It is a non-degree seeking certificate program and will include academic mentoring, peer coaching, faculty advising, and job coaching. It is the first integrated, inclusive college transition program in South Florida with the first group of students beginning on August 22, 2011 at the Modesto M. Maidique Campus. Continued HERE . 

Medicaid is threatened in federal budget talks. Here's what you can do...

• How big is the federal threat to Medicaid? The Ryan budget proposal already passed by the U.S. House would cut federal Medicaid funding to Florida by 44% by 2021. Even the President's own plan for reducing the federal deficit calls for $100 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade.

• Tell your Senators TODAY: Medicaid Matters!  On July 12^th, hundreds of community, labor and faith leaders, doctors, nurses, and home healthcare workers were led by Senators Menendez, Rockefeller, and Mikulski on Capitol Hill to stand up for the millions of seniors, children, people with disabilities, and working families who depend on Medicaid. You can join them in speaking out in today's national call to action.

Call Senator Marco Rubio (202-224-3041) and Senator Bill Nelson (202-224-5274) and tell them Medicaid matters!

• Proof that Medicaid Matters  A landmark research study led by Harvard and MIT economists analyzed a unique "Medicaid lottery" experiment. Uninsured Oregon residents were randomly divided into two groups: One group received Medicaid coverage, the other remained uninsured. Medicaid recipients received more care, felt better, and maintained their financial security better than those without coverage. Read more in the Kaiser Health News Blog.

While Washington debates federal proposals to cut Medicaid, Florida moves ahead with its own ill-advised plan to slash Medicaid spending...

• In Florida Medicaid: Already Cut to the Bone... And Now Facing Threat of Compound Fracture, the Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy examines what a combined federal cut and statewide expansion of Medicaid privatization would do to Florida's health care system.

• Medicaid matters to seniors in Florida, but the new Medicaid law pending federal approval would swiftly move seniors in long-term care into private HMO plans. Florida CHAIN Board Members, Dr. Elsie Crowell and Twyla Sketchley, P.A., write about this misguided plan: The Case against Florida's Proposed Managed Long-Term Care Experiment. 

• Last month, Floridians spoke loud and clear at Medicaid meetings opposing the State's plan to expand Medicaid Reform privatization statewide. Your action is still needed:

• For Organizations: Sign on to this letter to CMS with other Florida organizations opposing expansion of Medicaid Reform. Write to lisag@floridachain.org with your organization's name as it should appear on the letter.

• For Individuals: Send an easy message to CMS voicing your concerns about expanding Medicaid Reform statewide and privatizing care for millions of Florida's children, disabled, and seniors. CMS will reply informing you they are waiting for the State to submit an application. It is important they hear from Floridians now.

In 2014, Medicaid will play a crucial role in expanding coverage through the Affordable Care Act along with health insurance exchanges, in which health plans will offer coverage with no possibility of denial due to pre-existing health conditions.

• Until then, the ACA's temporary solution is the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP). Real coverage is available for uninsured Floridians with pre-existing conditions through PCIP.

• Even better news: PCIP rates were just lowered in Florida by 40%. For example, standard PCIP coverage for a 50 year-old is now $270 per month. Visit PCIP.gov for more information. 

The Florida Youth Council invites all youth and emerging leaders, between the ages of 15-30, with a disability to attend the 4thAnnual Youth Summit. This exciting two-day event will be taking place on August 5-6 at the Florida Hotel in Orlando.

The Youth Summit is an event designed for and planned by youth and emerging leaders with disabilities. The theme for the 4th Annual Youth Summit is Wellness. There will be breakout sessions based on a variety of topics including active leisure, health care transition, and relationships. There will also be an exciting art project and a dance party.

Limited financial assistance is available!

To register for the 4thAnnual Youth Summit, and request financial assistance go to the Florida Youth Council website, www.FloridaYouthCouncil.com or click HERE.  

This event is presented by

WaiverProvider.com / SupportCoordinators.com

With help from

AREA 11 Agency For Persons With Disabilities (APD)

& Area 11 Family Care Council (FCC)

This is a free event for all families. You do not need to register to attend the event. Come for all of the help and information. Then stay for the dance, door prizes and fun.

We are pleased to present this opportunity for first hand information from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Also updates on current issues and future plans of APD Area 11.

WaiverProvider.com will be telling families about resources to help with internet information. Also with ways to help you speak out about your questions and concerns.

The Family Care Council - FCC area 11 will be helping families with information. FCC area 11 is also excepting new members.

There will be Free refreshments & food during the event. We will also be giving away many FREE door prizes at the event. There will also be a dance for everyone to enjoy.

Don't be left in the dark.
Come talk to the people that can help you.

The event gives you the opportunity to learn about resources & programs that can help you and your loved ones. Also a opportunity to speak out about your questions and concerns.

Learn more information about Medicaid, Social Security, Voc Rehab, Centers for Independent Living & Transition information, Guardianship and more.

DATE: Saturday, July 30th 2011

10:00 - 11:00 am APD, WaiverProvider.com & FCC area 11 11:00 -12:00 pm Break Out Sessions & Exhibitor Time
12:00 - 1:00 pm A Free Lunch & Exhibitor Time
1:00 - 2:00 pm Break Out Sessions & Exhibitor Time
2:00 - 2:30 pm Closing Remarks

Then at 2:30 - 4:30 pm

A Free Dance with a live DJ taking your requests. There will also be many Free door prizes that will be given away to families.

For information on sponsoring the event and having a table at the event, Contact WaiverProvider.com & SupportCoordinators.com
Aaron Nangle: 727-841-8943 or Email: WaiverInfo@aol.com

DisabilityExpo2011.com 

En Español AQUI 

For more information, please call Miami-Dade Animal Services at 305-884-1101.

Click HERE to view trainings at CCDH   

Click HERE to read PACER Center's current e-newsletter and learn about:

• Top 10 Ways to Learn More About Augmentative and Alternative Communication Over the Summer
• Communication Devices and Software
• My Focus Glasses
• Assistive Technology
• And much more!  

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