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IN THIS ISSUE
ODEP Launches Media Campaign
American Tax Relief Act of 2012
PATH Project
Finance and Homeownership Seminare Series
North East Texas Homeless Consortium
Webinar
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A.I.M. Group
Awareness ● Information ● Motivation
3rd Tuesday of each month from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
A.I.M. is an information sharing group to encourage greater independence in the lives of people with disabilities. Attendees are invited to bring a sack lunch & join us for great coffee and conversation.
Meetings Held At:
The Arc of Gregg County * Downtown Coffee Shop
107 E. Tyler St.
Longview, Tx. 75601
Next scheduled meeting: February 19, 2013
Monthly speakers will present on disability-related topics along with the opportunity for individuals, local community leaders, and businesses to exchange information and collaborate with one another toward breaking down the barriers faced by persons with disabilities.
FEBRUARY Speakers:
Kenny Hamm with DADS
Dept. Of Aging and Disability Services
PLEASE RSVP to kholt@etcil.org
Call Karen Holt (903) 241-6021 for directions, special accommodation requests, or general information.
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SSA Announces 35 New Compassionate Allowances Conditions for Disability Benefits
Compassionate Allowances are a way to quickly identify diseases and other medical conditions that, by definition, meet Social Security's standards for disability benefits. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, last month announced 35 additional Compassionate Allowances conditions are in effect, bringing the total number of conditions in the expedited disability process to 200.
The Compassionate Allowances Initiative fast-tracks disability decisions to ensure that Americans with the most serious disabilities receive their benefit decisions within days instead of months or years. These conditions primarily include certain cancers, adult brain disorders, and a number of rare disorders that affect children.
For more information please Click Here or visit http://www.socialsecurity .gov/compassionateallowa nces/ | | |
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WELCOME
The East Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center is an easy way to find services for older adults and persons with disabilities living in our region. We operate a call center Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and can be reached at 1-877-237-2268. To submit suggestions, articles, news releases, links or events to be considered for use in future issues, please send information to Kristin Barnhart at Kristin@ETXADRC.org at least 45 days prior to the event. |
ODEP Launches Media Campaign
To help millions of people recognize what
they can do to make a difference in the lives -and future careers - of young people with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Labor's Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) has released a new video public service announcement titled "Because." The PSA features real people with disabilities - not actors, who are pursuing and realizing their goals and passions as a result of the support they received from everyday people in their lives. Because nearly 1 out of 5 Americans has a disability, the PSA is intended to replace myths and misperceptions about disabilityemployment with new views of what people with disabilities can do.
"Many people who achieve success and have found satisfaction in their careers have done so because one person believed in them to set their expectations high," said Kathy Martinez, assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy. "This PSA challenges viewers to rethink their ideas about what people with disabilities can achieve and consider what they might do to encourage young people with disabilities to pursue their personal and career goals."
Go to http://whatcanyoudocampaign.org/
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American Tax Relief Act of 2012 Mandates Establishment of Commission on Long-Term Care
The American Tax Relief Act of 2012 that was signed into law by President Obama on January 2 to prevent the "fiscal cliff" and avert major spending cuts includes a provision that mandates the establishment of a Commission on Long-Term Care.
The Commission is to be responsible for developing a plan for "establishing, implementing, and financing" a "comprehensive, coordinated, and high-quality system that ensures the availability of long-term services and supports" for elders and people with disabilities.
Language is included in the American Tax Relief Act that requires the Commission to address the following workforce issues in long-term care:
- Adequacy of the number of long-term care workers to meet the need
- Necessary development of the workforce in order to provide high-quality services
- Development of entities (i.e. public authorities) that can serve as employers and fiscal agents for home care workers
- Gaps in federal and state infrastructure that prevent the delivery of high-quality long-term services and supports
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PATH Project
Is your child receiving the related services needed to fully benefit from the education program?
In February, the PATH Project presents...
Related Services
In this workshop parents will learn how students with disabilities become eligible for related services as well as how related services are typically obtained, delivered and coordinated. We will review the related services listed in the Federal regulations.
Need One on One Assistance? Schedule a clinic appointment.
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Finance and Homeownership Seminar Series:
Greater Knowledge, Greater Living, Greater Life!
Longview Housing Authority will host a series of financial and homeownership seminars. The "Greater Knowledge, Greater Living, Greater Life" seminar series is an educational approach that is designed to guide consumers through the financial and administrative hurdles of purchasing a home and/or financial freedom. All classes are open to HCV participants and the general public, however, you must register to secure your seat.
All Classes Begin at 10:00am
Wed. Feb. 20th - Credit and Budget
Wed. Mar. 17th - Mortgage Underwriting Guidelines
Wed. April 17th - Money, Money, Money
Wed. May 15th - Affordability
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Webinar:
Promising Practices for Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports
On Tuesday, January 29, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) will continue its series of webinars on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (also known as the Affordable Care Act, or ACA) and its impact on older adults, people with disabilities and the aging and disability networks, focusing on managed long-term services and supports. As an increasing number of states move toward developing and implementing managed long-term services and supports systems for older adults and individuals with disabilities, important lessons can be learned from those states that have already made this transition. This month we will examine promising practices for managed long-term services and supports from states with existing programs.
*Tuesday, January 29, 3:30-5:00 PM ET
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