IMPORTANT ACTION ALERT: REGISTER TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC FORUMS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PEOPLE FIRST WAIVER

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011 - NEW YORK CITY

75 Morton Street

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011 - ROCHESTER

National Museum of Play, The Strong

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 

MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011 - SCHENECTADY

500 Balltown Road

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

 

TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 - VIDEO CONFERENCE TO

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS  

(Long Island DDSO, Broome DDSO, Sunmount DDSO, Taconic DDSO, Hudson Valley DDSO)  

 

The public is invited to submit recommendations during the forums that address the following questions:  

• How can we further break down barriers and support people to live truly integrated lives in the community?
• What do families need to better support their loved ones at home?
• What reform ideas do you have to help us operate more efficiently so that more funds can be directed to the services and supports people need to be healthy and engaged in meaningful work and activities?
• What should we be measuring to tell us if we are doing a good job supporting people to have good health, positive relationships, live in homes of their choice, and enjoy meaningful activities and employment?

 

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It is critical that parents, family members, and advocates provide input at these sessions.  Prior registration is required, both to speak and to attend.  People wishing to speak will be given about two minutes.  Space is limited.  All registrations must be received by May 21, 2011.

REGISTER NOW