Vermont State System of Care Plan for Developmental Disabilities Services, FY 2018-2020

“The Plan is intended to help people with developmental disabilities, their families, advocates, service providers and policy makers understand how resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are managed. It lays out criteria for determining who is eligible for developmental disabilities services and prioritizes the use of resources. It is specifically intended to spell out how legislatively-appropriated funding will be allocated to serve individuals with significant developmental disabilities. The Plan guides the appropriate use of this funding to help people achieve their personal goals and to continuously improve the system of supports for individuals with developmental disabilities within available resources.”

Specifically addresses employment and youth transition goals. This document also provides funding rules, including that funds cannot be used to fund sheltered workshops for those receiving employment services.

Vermont Medicaid Manual for Developmental Disabilities Services (2017)

“Medicaid Services in Vermont are provided under Global Commitment for Health 1115 Medicaid Waiver an agreement with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It is a matching entitlement program that provides medical care to aged, blind, or disabled persons and low-income families with limited resources. It is financed by a combination of both federal and state dollars. The Vermont General Assembly appropriates the state funds.

This manual pertains to developmental disabilities services offered through the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Services Division. It is intended to provide guidance to Designated Agencies and Specialized Services Agencies (SSA), Supportive Intermediary Service Organization (ISO) and Fiscal Employer/Agent (FE/A) regarding eligible service activity, procedures for billing and documentation requirements.”

Vermont Developmental Disabilities Services Division Health and Wellness Guidelines

“The Developmental Disabilities Services Division is responsible to ensure the health and safety of people who receive Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)-funded developmental services.

One of the key purposes of the Health and Wellness Guidelines is to provide the tools necessary to advocate for the best possible medical care for people with developmental disabilities. The Guidelines will not address all possible health conditions and individual circumstances vary. Therefore, the role of the individual and those that support him/her to advocate for good health care is important. It is also important that those who help the individual be knowledgeable about health issues and receive the necessary training to gain this knowledge.”

VERMONT DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL Five-Year State Plan for 2017-21 Section Plan Goals

~~“Objective 1.1
•In collaboration with partner organizations, bring health outcomes for people with developmental disabilities closer to those of people without developmental disabilities, especially in underserved, rural, low income Vermont communities.
Objective 1.2
•Promote the use of available programs for competitive employment, education, and healthcare for Vermonters with developmental disabilities especially those living in underserved, rural, low income Vermont communities.
Objective 1.3
•Support initiatives that position Vermont as a leader in developing and expanding entrepreneurial opportunities and innovative approaches to job training for people with developmental disabilities, especially those living in underserved, rural, low income Vermont communities.
Objective 1.4
•Promote peer-to-peer training and support–including supported decision making and independent options counseling –as a highly valued part of person-and-family-centered care planning for people with developmental disabilities and their family members, especially those living in underserved, rural, low income Vermont communities.
Objective 1.5
•Support families advocating for best practices in special education services for their child, including improving access to legal services, in underserved, rural, low income Vermont communities.”
 

Vermont Executive Order 02-16: Disability Employment Working Group

“BE IT RESOLVED that I, Peter Shumlin, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor, do hereby order and direct that a “Disability Employment Working Group” be established under the auspices of the Governor’s Workforce Equity and Diversity Council (“GWEDC’) as follows:
The Disability Employment Working Group shall make recommendations regarding hiring practices to increase access to state employment for individuals with disabilities. The Working Group shall consider, among other strategies: ·

1. Partnering with employment organizations and other community groups to identify and recruit qualified applicants and promote state employment opportunities;

2. Reviewing current training programs for all state employees to ensure coverage of disability etiquette and best practices;

3. Implementing the “Progressive Employment” model, in which participants are exposed to a series of short-term work experiences, through the use of internships or trainee programs;

4. Identifying and accessing short-term skills training in high-demand areas to meet state workforce demands; and

5. Recommending further steps to bring individuals with disabilities into state employment at a rate that is as close as possible to that of the general population of working Vermonters, and comparing progress made each year to increase hiring opportunities and the integrated employment of those with disabilities, while maintaining the confidentiality of employees’ personal information.”

Vermont State System of Care Plan for Developmental Disabilities Services, FY 2018- FY 2020

~~The mission of the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) is to make Vermont the best state in which to grow old or to live with a disability; with dignity, respect and independence.
 
Core Principles of DAIL

• Person-Centered The individual will be at the core of all plans and services.
• Respect Individuals, families, providers and staff are treated with respect.
• Independence The individual's personal and economic independence will be promoted.
• Choice Individuals will have options for services and supports.
• Self-Determination Individuals will direct their own lives.
• Living Well The individual's services and supports will promote health and well-being.
• Contributing to the Community Individuals are able to work, volunteer, and participate in local communities.
• Flexibility Individual needs will guide our actions.
     1. Effective and Efficient Individuals' needs will be met in a timely and cost effective way.
• Collaboration Individuals will benefit from our partnerships with families, communities, providers, and other federal, state and local organizations.

Vermont RETAIN Abstract

~~“… achieving the long-term RETAIN goals of increasing employment retention and reducing long-term work disability in Vermont will require five critical foundational steps:
(1) building project and program infrastructure, (2) implementing a work disability prevention program to test the impact of early SAW/RTW interventions developed in a monopolistic state system,
(3) conducting a comprehensive assessment of current SAW/RTW programs, resources, and services,
(4) conducting an assessment of barriers to employment due to musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal WRII and N-WRII, and (5) strategic planning for Phase 2.”
 

Vermont RETAIN Abstract

~~“… achieving the long-term RETAIN goals of increasing employment retention and reducing long-term work disability in Vermont will require five critical foundational steps:
(1) building project and program infrastructure, (2) implementing a work disability prevention program to test the impact of early SAW/RTW interventions developed in a monopolistic state system,
(3) conducting a comprehensive assessment of current SAW/RTW programs, resources, and services,
(4) conducting an assessment of barriers to employment due to musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal WRII and N-WRII, and (5) strategic planning for Phase 2.”
 

Special Education Resources

~~“Secondary Transition Planning
Personalized Learning and Transition Planning Module Series, a professional learning opportunity presented by Lee Ann Jung and Lead Inclusion
In this 5 module series participants will identify and explore the implications for students with disabilities accessing personalized learning plans and proficiency-based graduation requirements. This module series is a companion to the VT AOE Case Study Learning Project.

These modules were created by Lee Ann Jung, a nationally recognized expert on disability, inclusion, personalization and proficiency-based learning. The link below will bring you to the registration page for the modules at which time you will be given a code to access the modules.”

Mental Health Provider Manual Part 1 Community-Based Mental Health Services for Children and Adults

~~“3.10 SUPPORTED E M P L O Y M E N T Target Group: Adults in CRT or youth as defined in this section.
DEFINITION Supported employment services assist individuals with developing, achieving and sustaining work, educational, and career goals. Supported employment emphasizes an individual’s strengths, capabilities, and preferences. Services are provided primarily in the community to increase positive relationships with community members and to offer service settings based on a person’s preferences. Employment services DO NOT include assisting a person with sheltered employment, work enclaves, or agency-run work crews. Supported employment services shall be prioritized for individuals meeting criteria for CRT (See Section 2.2) and youth meeting the criteria …”
 

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