Events

In recognition of National Autism Acceptance Month, we welcome James Garcia to headline a webinar on The State of Latinos with Disabilities on Wednesday, April 26 at 2:00PM EASTERN.  James’ research has shown that one in six adult Latinos have a disability, yet cultural and societal barriers often stand in the way of getting much-needed services.  […]

During the summer of 2021, ACCSES invited Michael Odioso, an Ohio attorney, to join an ACCSES member call to discuss legislation under consideration, and ultimately passed by the Ohio General Assembly, that provided as follows: “Every two years, the president of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives shall establish a joint committee […]

On Friday, June 16 and Friday, June 30 at 1:00PM EASTERN, ACCSES will host a two-part Community of Practice that will provide participants an opportunity to learn, share, and brainstorm about strategies for maximizing funding opportunities.  Topics will include: taking an inventory of potential funding sources; effective braiding, blending and sequencing of funding; creative review […]

In May, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services.”  The 130-page proposed rules would establish access standards, transparency for Medicaid payment rates to providers, and set requirements regarding compensation percentages for wages for direct care workers in Home and Community Based Services including 1915c […]

On Friday, June 16 and Friday, June 30 at 1:00PM EASTERN, ACCSES will host a two-part Community of Practice that will provide participants an opportunity to learn, share, and brainstorm about strategies for maximizing funding opportunities.  Topics will include: taking an inventory of potential funding sources; effective braiding, blending and sequencing of funding; creative review […]

Save the Date for the 2023 Summer Conference and Annual Meeting July 16-18 in Washington, D.C. at The Mayflower Hotel Click Here for All of the Information and to Register!

Join us for our quarterly Long-Term Services and Supports Forum on Thursday, September 7 at 3:00PM EASTERN.  The agenda will be as follows: Guardianship Possible new OSHA regulations that would affect social service agencies Meeting CARF Dementia-Care Standards Creating an ACCSES LTSS Policy Committee Workgroup Please feel free to invite rising leaders in your organization who […]

ACCSES is excited to announce that for the past several months we have been working with the National Able Resource Center, joined by the AbilityOne Commission, to offer a webinar on How ABLE Accounts Support Employment.  This two-part event, in honor of National Disability Awareness Month, is designed to increase employers’ and service providers’ understanding […]

Are you interested in the technical support offered by the U.S. Department of Labor through ACCSES under the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network?  We are offering two information sessions to learn more about how ACCSES members have used their hours of technical support in the past and plan to use their hours in the […]

Are you interested in the technical support offered by the U.S. Department of Labor through ACCSES under the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network?  We are offering two information sessions to learn more about how ACCSES members have used their hours of technical support in the past and plan to use their hours in the […]

We are heading back to Savannah for the 2024 ACCSES Winter Summit and we could not be happier!  Join us January 14-16 as we work through the major concerns of disability service providers and the people they serve, hear from terrific speakers, learn from each other, and dine out at some of the best restaurants […]

The U.S. AbilityOne Commission released three new compliance policies.  They are as follows: 51.401 – AbilityOne Program Nonprofit Agency Entry Qualifications 51.402 – AbilityOne Program Qualification Requirements for Nonprofit Agencies and Associated Responsibilities of the Central Nonprofit Agencies 51.404 – Direct Labor Hour Ratio Requirements You will find the three new draft policies along with […]