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Newsletter of the Crisis Assessment Prevention and Intervention Services Program CAPIS COMMENT MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN ORANGE COUNTY, INC. Number 129 September 2011 73 County Highway 108, Middletown, New York 10940 [phone] 24 hour HELPLINE [phone] www.mhaorangeny.com PEOPLE FIRST 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER In an effort to continue to provide services of the highest quality to individuals with developmental disabilities, the New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is working with the federal government to create the “People First Demonstration Waiver”. It is hoped that this Medicaid waiver will improve the service system, allow for greater personal choice, provide financial transparency and efficiency and create richer lives for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. This waiver will be an agreement between New York State and the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that will waive certain Medicaid rules so New York State can continue to receive Medicaid funding for services while system improvements are developed and tested. Demonstrating the effectiveness of the planned system is an essential part of the “People First Demonstration Waiver.” This is a five year process and may be difficult to understand. New York State and OPWDD have information available and also want to hear from individuals with developmental ...

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• Langue: English

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 Newsletter of the Crisis Assessment Prevention and Intervention Services Program CAPIS COMMENT MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN ORANGE COUNTY, INC. Se tember 2011  73 County Highway 108, Middletown, New York 10940  Number 129  [phone] 24 hour HELPLINE [phone] www.mhaorangeny.com   PEOPLE FIRST 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER   In an effort to continue to provide services of the highest quality to individuals with developmental disabilities, the New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is working with the federal government to create the “People FirstDonemrastonti Waiver”. It is hoped that this Medicaid waiverwill improve the service system, allow for greater personal choice, provide financial transparency and efficiency and create richer lives for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities.   This waiver will be an agreement between New York State and the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that will waive certain Medicaid rules so New York State can continue to receive Medicaid funding for services while system improvements are developed and tested. Demonstrating the effectiveness of the planned system is an essential part of the“People First Demonstration Waiver.”    This is a five year process and may be difficult to understand. New York State and OPWDD have information available and also want to hear from individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the process. Please use the following contacts to learn about the waiver, ask questions and make recommendations. Web page: 1-866-946-9733www.opwdd.ny.gov/2011_waiver e-mail:[e-mail] Phone:   ************************************************************************************************************************************ CONFERENCE FOR GRANDPARENTS   The Sibling Project of MHA is sponsoring a one day conference for grandparents of children and adults with developmental disabilities. The event will be held at Mental Health Association in Middletown on October 22, 2011 from 10 am to 1 pm and will include a light lunch for participants.   Grandparents can be the greatest assets a child has in his/her life. Support for the mothers and fathers can make a tremendous difference, often improving the quality of life for the entire family whether or not a person with a disability is part of the family. When there is a person with a disability in the family, the additional support that grandparents provide can make a huge difference for all the family members.   To learn more about how you, a grandparent, can assist your children and grandchildren, to share your ideas and suggestions and to provide mutual support, attend this conference. Call Hava at 342-2400 ext. 254 to register.  ************************************************************************************************************************************ EIGHTH ANNUAL AUTISM MOVE-A-THON   The annual Autism Move-a-thon of Orange County will be held on October 9, 2011 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Group Picnic Area, right next to the Day Camp Area where the event has been held in the past. In addition to all the usual children’s activities –face painting, pumpkin painting, drums to play, rabbits to pet, music, arts and crafts, sensory activities, bouncy houses, Lego table–a trackless train to ride around the move-a-thon area.there will be  There may be a small fee for the train to offset the cost and allow the event to create profit to benefit the Autism Spectrum Fund. There will be a free breakfast, lunch to purchase, free family photos, giant raffle, information expo, book sale and autism related items to purchase.   Please consider not only attending the move-a-thon but also assisting in raising funds by asking businesses that you frequent to place an advertisement in the move-a-thon journal or donating an item or gift certificate for the raffle. Another way to help is by collecting pledges for your one mile walk. All this will assure that the Autism Spectrum Fund will continue to be available for another year.   Full information about the event and sponsor forms are available atwwaroahm.wcoy.enngm.    ************************************************************************************************************************************ TOURETTE SYNDROME NETWORKING GROUP   The Tourette Syndrome Networking Group will be hosting a guest speaker on September 22, 2011 at 7 pm at MHA in Middletown. Maryanne Barranco, MSN, NP with a specialty in psychiatric nursing, will be discussing use of medications and the importance of a healthy lifestyle for individuals with Tourette syndrome. Please call Hava at 342-2400 ext. 254 for more information about the meeting or to RSVP. *************************************************************************************************************************************************   SUPPORT GROUP NEWS   Would you or anyone you know be interested in a support group for parents of children in residential school or other residential site? If so, please call Anne at 342-2400 x253. A group will be started if there is enough interest.   Other groups that meet on a regular basis include the Tourette Syndrome Networking Group, Asperger Information Alliance, Parents of Teens/Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Residential Issues Discussion Group and Parents of Children Autism/P.D.D. Call for information: 342-2400 x253. ************************************************************************************************************************************   The MHA family shares a system of values and behaviors that recognizes and respects the presence and contributions of all diverse groups.