Politics As It Happens: Governor’s Office Issues Press Release for Massive Legislation Overhauling New York State’s Systems for Curbing and Preventing Abuse
“Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled new legislation to establish the strongest standards and practices in the nation for protecting people with special needs and disabilities. Governor Cuomo’s legislation will create a new Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, an initiative that will transform how the state protects over one million [...]
Politics As It Happens: New York Times – Governor to Propose New Agency to Fight Abuse
There will be major events at the Capitol tomorrow (Monday) to present the Governor’s proposal to overhaul State systems, laws, and agencies to curb abuse of vulnerable populations. “Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, seeking to strengthen the state’s chronically weak response to abuse of disabled people who live in publicly financed homes, plans this week to propose [...]
Days of Their LIVES: Disabilities Are No Obstacle for These SUNY Geneseo Grads
Geneseo – When college seniors Hannah Brown, Justine DeLuca, Kaleb King, and Tom Ruf walk across the Wadsworth Auditorium stage as part of the Ella Cline Shear School of Education Convocation on Friday, May 11th, they will look back on their college years as the time of their LIVES. “We’re excited because we’ve been working for [...]
NYSARC Gives Back: AHRC Nassau Adults with Special Needs Read to Local School Children
Brookville, NY - Cows on strike and a generous tree brought local school children and adults with special needs together for an innovative reading program a week before National Week of the Young Child (April 22-28). Adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities from AHRC Nassau’s Vocational Training Center in Freeport visited Holy Family School in [...]
From the Executive Director: Transitioning From the 1115 Waiver Is Only a One-Digit Change
Suddenly it seems that the 1115 Waiver may no longer be the vehicle for change for New York State’s system of services for people with developmental disabilities. Some may be tempted to think that we can enjoy a respite from the pervasive anxiety about our future. Nothing could be further from the truth. The fundamental [...]
Politics As It Happens: CMS Invites Public Comment on People First Waiver
CMS has posted a link inviting public comment on the People First Waiver. According to CMS, the comment period ends on May 27. It should be noted that the material on this link is somewhat dated, reflecting the status of the Waiver roughly during last fall. Though it is worth noting that this CMS link [...]
Politics As It Happens: Appellate Division Reverses Decision; Family Members Need to Be Consulted Prior to Clinical Records Examination
In the recent Albany Law School vs. OPWDD case, OPWDD has successfully appealed the decision of the Appellate Division Third Department (NYSARC, Inc. was amicus curiae as referenced on page 23 of the decision summary below). In summary, OPWDD successfully reversed the decision of the Trial Court that “involved family members” and/or “qualified family members” [...]
Politics As It Happens: OPWDD Says 1115 Waiver “Might Not Be the Best Vehicle to Use to Meet Our Goals”
“[An 1115 Waiver approach] might not be the best vehicle to use to meet our goals,” Commissioner Burke wrote today in a letter to the field. Therefore a waiver under a different section of federal law may be sought, the Commissioner added. However, the Commissioner noted that “the movement to managed care and the timeline [...]
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