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SUMMARY:First Friday Call
DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \n  \nACCSES First Friday calls are open to ACCSES members only.  We encourage all interested leadership and staff of member organizations to attend and if you didn’t get an email invitation\, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org
URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-april-2025/
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SUMMARY:DSP Supervisor Survival Workshop - How to Create a Trusting Team
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that DSP Magnet\, formerly Blitz Media\, and ACCSES are partnering to present a series of workshops directly for current and future front-line supervisors of direct support professionals.  Each workshop is scheduled to run for 45 minutes.  The cost for each workshop is $35 per person. \nDSP Magnet is a leader in supporting disability service providers in their efforts to recruit and retain direct support professionals.  Each workshop will provide opportunities for front-line supervisors to collaborate with other front-line supervisors from across the country to work through exercises and to discuss concerns\, opportunities\, and ideas.  Watch the video below for more information from DSP Magnet’s Scott de Fasselle. \nTuesday\, April 8th at 1:30 pm ET – How to Create a Trusting Team \nIt’s exhausting to work on a team where people resent each other and gossip. When that’s happening\, it’s a sign that people don’t fully trust each other. Learn a practical exercise that will bring people together and get them talking and even laughing. \nClick here to register
URL:https://accses.org/event/supervisor-april2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250311T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250311T141500
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SUMMARY:DSP Supervisor Survival Workshop - How to Go from DSP to Supervisor
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that DSP Magnet\, formerly Blitz Media\, and ACCSES are partnering to present a series of workshops directly for current and future front-line supervisors of direct support professionals.  Each workshop is scheduled to run for 45 minutes.  The cost for each workshop is $35 per person. \nDSP Magnet is a leader in supporting disability service providers in their efforts to recruit and retain direct support professionals  Each workshop will provide opportunities for front-line supervisors to collaborate with other front-line supervisors from across the country to work through exercises and to discuss concerns\, opportunities\, and ideas.  Watch the video below for more information from DSP Magnet’s Scott de Fasselle. \nTuesday\, March 11th at 1:30 pm ET – How to go from DSP to Supervisor \nIn many cases\, the supervisors are the DSPs who were the “last person standing.” One day you’re a peer and the next day you’re the boss. You’ll get practical strategies for a smooth transition during this workshop.
URL:https://accses.org/event/supervisor-march2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250307T140000
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SUMMARY:First Friday Call
DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \n  \nACCSES First Friday calls are open to ACCSES members only.  We encourage all interested leadership and staff of member organizations to attend and if you didn’t get an email invitation\, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org
URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-march-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250213T110000
DTSTAMP:20250113T154335Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Winter Summit
DESCRIPTION:The ACCSES Winter Summit is our time to buckle down and plan for the coming year. It also presents an opportunity to learn from experts on a wide variety of topics important to disability service providers and the people they serve. Most of all\, it is a time to gather and discuss the concerns\, and opportunities that really matter. Join us in Arcadia\, California in February 2025 for three-plus days of terrific programming and conversation. It will be well worth your time! Click here for all the information.
URL:https://accses.org/event/2025-winter-summit/
LOCATION:Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia\, 130 W Huntington Dr\, Arcadia\, CA\, 91007
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250207T140000
DTSTAMP:20250124T040515Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Call
DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nOn Friday\, February 7 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN\, ACCSES will host Patricia A. Gibson\, MSSW DHL ACSW\, Director\, Epilepsy Information Service\, Associate Professor\, Department of Neurology\, Wake Forest University School of Medicine\, and board member Epilepsy Alliance America.  Pat is a long-time friend to ACCSES\, having reached out to us early in the COVID lockdown.  Last January\, we finally met in person when she spoke at the ACCSES Winter Summit in Savannah – to rave reviews.  Pat is a renowned expert on Epilepsy and a fantastic presenter. \nACCSES First Friday calls are open to ACCSES members only.  We encourage all interested leadership and staff of member organizations to attend and if you didn’t get an email invitation\, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org.
URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-february-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250110T140000
DTSTAMP:20250102T164402Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Call
DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nOn Friday\, January 10 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN\, we will be joined by Milagros (Millie) Rothwell\, Work Incentive Coordinator for the Social Security Administration and Vida Cyrus of Social Security’s Disability Determination Service.  They will share information on the streamlining initiatives undertaken by the Social Security Administration over the past two years in relation to SSI and SSDI\, about how disability determinations are made\, and Ticket to Work.  If you would like to share any questions in advance\, please respond to this email.  This is part two of our discussion on Social Security and we are delighted to have Millie and Vida join us for another illuminating discussion. \nACCSES First Friday calls are open to ACCSES members only.  We encourage all interested leadership and staff of member organizations to attend and if you didn’t get an email invitation\, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@hqtrs.com.
URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-january-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241206T140000
DTSTAMP:20240718T022751Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Call
DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! Click here to register.
URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-dec24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241121T140000
DTSTAMP:20241113T143030Z
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SUMMARY:Learn How to Create a Direct Support Professional Apprenticeship Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, November 21 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN\nFor a Webinar focused on A Direct Support Professional Strategy \nIn honor of National Apprenticeship Week 2024\, ACCSES will host an interactive webinar on Thursday\, November 21 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN led by our friend and lead NEON Subject Matter Expert\, J. Gibbs\, the Apprenticeship Development and Alignment Coordinator for the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts\, Boston.  This webinar will share details on a career pathway strategy that J. has been working on with the State of Missouri to develop a registered apprenticeship program for direct support professionals.  J. took the lead on the ACCSES Apprenticeship Guide in 2023 and has presented several times at ACCSES conferences.  He also has direct experience as the CEO of a disability service provider.  He is our resident expert on apprenticeship\, and we are delighted to welcome him back. \nThis webinar is open to anyone interested at ACCSES member organizations.  It should run for approximately one hour.  If you are interested in joining\, please contact Sarah at ssaar@accses.org.
URL:https://accses.org/event/apprenticeship-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241101T140000
DTSTAMP:20240718T022717Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Call
DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! Click here to register.
URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-nov24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241023T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241023T141500
DTSTAMP:20240827T141342Z
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SUMMARY:How to Stop Answering the Same Basic Questions Over and Over Workshop Presented by Blitz Media
DESCRIPTION:“We’re out of sour cream; what should I do?” How many times have you gotten a text or call like that? You want staff to make simple decisions on their own\, and come to you for the important things. Learn a simple way to teach staff which questions to bring to you. \nWho should attend\nFrontline Supervisors \nOnline workshop details:\nVia Zoom \nRegistration link and fee:\nThe cost is $39 per person and click here to register. \nPresented by Scott de Fasselle\, Partner\, Blitz Media Design and Co-Author with Craig de Fasselle\, Heart\, Hope\, & Honesty: How I/DD Providers Can Attract & Retain Amazing Direct Support Professionals & Thrive Despite the DSP Crisis \nSeats are limited so register today!
URL:https://accses.org/event/supervisor-training-oct24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240926T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240926T141500
DTSTAMP:20240906T155818Z
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SUMMARY:How to Hold People Accountable when You're Short-Staffed Workshop Presented by Blitz Media
DESCRIPTION:When you’re short-staffed\, and some of the staff you do have aren’t doing what they should\, it’s easy to feel trapped. You feel the pressure of wanting staff to do what they should.  But you worry about them getting angry and quitting. Then you’re left with another open shift to try and cover. You’ll do a practical exercise to help you feel confident and help staff rise to the standards you expect. \nWho should attend\nFrontline Supervisors \nOnline workshop details:\nVia Zoom \nRegistration link and fee:\nThe cost is $39 per person. \nPresented by Scott de Fasselle\, Partner\, Blitz Media Design and Co-Author with Craig de Fasselle\, Heart\, Hope\, & Honesty: How I/DD Providers Can Attract & Retain Amazing Direct Support Professionals & Thrive Despite the DSP Crisis \nAs of September 6th\, this event is full. We are working with Craig and Scott to add an additional date so please check back in the coming weeks.
URL:https://accses.org/event/supervisor-training-sept24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240906T140000
DTSTAMP:20240828T113402Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Call
DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! \nWe are pleased to announce that Jill Kagan\, Director of ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center\, will be our special guest for the September First Friday call on September 6 at 1:00PM EASTERN.  Talking about respite was a request of attendees at our spring calls\, and we are delighted to deliver.  Jill will cover all of the basics – what respite is\, the resources available\, how it is funded\, what laws and legislation are relevant to respite\, and\, most importantly\, the benefits of accessing respite care for the individuals being served and their caregivers.  Following a brief presentation\, Jill will be happy to answer your questions. \nFirst Friday calls are scheduled for one hour and are open to ACCSES members.  Please contact Sarah Saar (ssaar@accses.org) if you did not receive an invitation email.
URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-sept24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240721T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240723T170000
DTSTAMP:20240626T145904Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Nation’s Capital for the 2024 Summer Conference and Annual Meeting. \nWow\, do we have a treat in store for you! D.C. is the place to be in July when ACCSES hosts three days of carefully curated programming during the ACCSES Summer Conference and Annual Meeting! Join us July 21-23\, at the stunning Fairmont Washington\, D.C as we explore the future of disability services. The ACCSES Summer Conference is when we gather to hear from experts in the field\, agency and congressional representatives\, and other leaders with insights into disability policy. Our Spotlight Sessions also give attendees an opportunity to share their discoveries. The future is upon us! We want you to be a part of the conversation! \nGet all the details and register today!
URL:https://accses.org/event/2024-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown\, 2401 M St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240626T143000
DTSTAMP:20240607T140156Z
CREATED:20240531T175737Z
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SUMMARY:How to Reduce New DSP Turnover Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you exhausted from the constant cycle of DSP turnover?  When you attend the DSP Magnet Retention Workshop with Blitz Media Design\, you’ll learn approaches to \n\nmaking simple changes to your onboarding program so new staff aren’t overwhelmed; and\ndiscovering the advantage you have that can retain staff (good news—it has nothing to do with money).\n\nWho should attend: \n\nCEOs / Executive Directors\nExecutive leaders\nHR Directors\nAnd anyone creating new employee onboarding programs\n\nOnline workshop details: \nWednesday\, June 26th \n1:00 – 2:30 pm ET \nRegistration fee: \nThe cost is $69 for ACCSES members and $139 for non-members. \nPresented by Scott de Fasselle\, Partner\, Blitz Media Design and Co-Author with Craig de Fasselle\, Heart\, Hope\, & Honesty: How I/DD Providers Can Attract & Retain Amazing Direct Support Professionals & Thrive Despite the DSP Crisis
URL:https://accses.org/event/workshop-june2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240607T140000
DTSTAMP:20240531T175537Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Call
DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nBack by popular demand!  Stephen Wooderson\, CEO of the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation is making a return appearance on our Friday\, June 7\, 2024\, First Friday call to continue the conversation from last month.  That conversation was hopping\, and we are excited to have Steve back to respond to many more questions.  If you would like to submit a question for Steve in advance\, please simply reply to this email. \nThis is an event exclusively for ACCSES members.  The call is via Zoom and will last about 50 minutes.  I am going to meet with the new RSA Commissioner\, Dante Allen\, on Thursday\, June 6\, so I  may have some things to report as well. \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! Click here to register.
URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-june24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240503T140000
DTSTAMP:20240425T165321Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Call
DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nOur May First Friday Call will be on Friday\, May 3 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN.  Steve Wooderson\, Chief Executive Officer of the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) will be our guest.  CSAVR held its Spring Conference in early April\, which we attended.  With more than 400 attendees\, and representatives from VR offices across the country\, we found the conference informative and thought-provoking.  Steve is a long-time friend to ACCSES and has visited with us many times over the years.  We are delighted to welcome Steve back to share fresh insights into what VR offices are working on.  This year marks the Tenth Anniversary of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act\, so Steve’s visit is timely indeed! \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! Click here to register.
URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-may24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240502T160000
DTSTAMP:20240425T165633Z
CREATED:20240425T165548Z
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SUMMARY:ACCSES Member Call Scheduled to Discuss Two New Regulations
DESCRIPTION:ACCSES will host a member call next Thursday to discuss two regulations that dropped this week (the Medicaid Access Rule and the Department of Labor Final Rule Restoring and Extending Federal Overtime Protections). This call is for ACCSES members only and if you did not receive the email announcement\, please contact Sarah Saar (ssaar@accses.org) to get registered.
URL:https://accses.org/event/accses-member-call-scheduled-to-discuss-two-new-regulations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240405T140000
DTSTAMP:20240401T194010Z
CREATED:20240123T194425Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Call
DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! \nWe are so pleased to invite you to join us on Friday afternoon\, April 5\, 2024\, for a conversation with Curtis Cunningham\, National Director of Long Term Services and Supports for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Join us at 1:00 pm ET to learn what CMS is working on and to share your questions\, ideas\, and concerns with Curtis.  This is a great opportunity to continue building our relationship with CMS\, and we hope you will be a part of it! \nThese First Friday calls with special guest speakers will be held throughout the spring\, fall\, and winter.  Friday will be our inaugural event\, so please join us!  This is an ACCSES member ONLY call.  All interested persons at member organizations are invited by clicking the link below. \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! Click here to register.
URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-april24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240226T140000
DTSTAMP:20240213T214031Z
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SUMMARY:AbilityOne Call
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. AbilityOne Commission released three new compliance policies.  They are as follows: \n\n51.401 – AbilityOne Program Nonprofit Agency Entry Qualifications\n51.402 – AbilityOne Program Qualification Requirements for Nonprofit Agencies and Associated Responsibilities of the Central Nonprofit Agencies\n51.404 – Direct Labor Hour Ratio Requirements\n\nYou will find the three new draft policies along with their current counterparts and the AbilityOne Commission Strategic Plan on the Commission’s website. \nPublic comments may be submitted via email to policy@abilityone.gov through March 14\, 2024.  We are very interested in your thoughts on the draft policies and will host a call to discuss them with ACCSES members on Monday\, February 26 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN.  Your insights assist us in preparing ACCSES’s comment\, so please plan to attend. \nEmail Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org if you need to register and don’t have the link.
URL:https://accses.org/event/abilityone-call-022024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240116T170000
DTSTAMP:20231107T204956Z
CREATED:20230724T190204Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Winter Summit
DESCRIPTION: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 in the South.  The Summit is the time when we can talk\, debate\, share ideas\, and make plans for the coming year.  If you have never been to an ACCSES Winter Summit\, you do not want to miss it.  And if you have\, we are going to be so glad to see you again!  Join us in January.  It’s a tradition. \nGet all the information here!
URL:https://accses.org/event/2024-winter-summit/
LOCATION:The DeSoto\, 15 East Liberty Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231024T140000
DTSTAMP:20231011T221150Z
CREATED:20231011T221150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T221150Z
UID:1263-1698152400-1698156000@accses.org
SUMMARY:NEON Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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 coming year.  ACCSES has 650 hours of technical support to divide among ACCSES and up to 10 members.  Please join ACCSES’s NEON DOL Subject Matter Experts\, Rachel Pollack\, J.W. Gibbs\, and Cherie Johnson\, and ACCSES NEON members to find out if NEON is a good fit for your organization.  All members and member staff are welcome to attend. \nContact Kate if you are interested in learning more about NEON.  We would love to have you be a part of it this year! \nClick here to register
URL:https://accses.org/event/neon-information-session-102423/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231018T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231018T141500
DTSTAMP:20231011T221209Z
CREATED:20231011T220908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T221209Z
UID:1261-1697634900-1697638500@accses.org
SUMMARY:NEON Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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 coming year.  ACCSES has 650 hours of technical support to divide among ACCSES and up to 10 members.  Please join ACCSES’s NEON DOL Subject Matter Experts\, Rachel Pollack\, J.W. Gibbs\, and Cherie Johnson\, and ACCSES NEON members to find out if NEON is a good fit for your organization.  All members and member staff are welcome to attend. \nContact Kate if you are interested in learning more about NEON.  We would love to have you be a part of it this year! \nClick here to register
URL:https://accses.org/event/neon-information-sessions-101823/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231017T153000
DTSTAMP:20231003T203157Z
CREATED:20230724T190012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T203157Z
UID:1187-1697551200-1697556600@accses.org
SUMMARY:How ABLE Accounts Support Employment Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 of the important role that ABLE accounts can play in supporting the employment and financial stability of working-age people with disabilities and their families. \nPart I of the webinar\, on Tuesday\, October 17 from 2:00 to 3:30PM EASTERN\, will provide key updates on ABLE and share strategies and tools for employers and service providers to use moving forward.  Part II\, on Thursday\, October 19 from 2:00 to 3:00PM Eastern is a Technical Assistance Office Hour that will offer a chance for Part I attendees to have their ABLE-related questions answered. \nRegister for Part One of “Ready and ABLE to Work and Save” \nRegister for Part Two of “Ready and ABLE to Work and Save” (for Part I attendees only)
URL:https://accses.org/event/ndeam-virtual-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230907T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230907T160000
DTSTAMP:20230817T221017Z
CREATED:20230724T183954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T221017Z
UID:1179-1694098800-1694102400@accses.org
SUMMARY:LTSS Policy Forum
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nGuardianship\nPossible new OSHA regulations that would affect social service agencies\nMeeting CARF Dementia-Care Standards\nCreating an ACCSES LTSS Policy Committee Workgroup\n\nPlease feel free to invite rising leaders in your organization who might be interested. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://accses.org/event/ltss-committee-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230719
DTSTAMP:20230428T124311Z
CREATED:20220908T201218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T124311Z
UID:281-1689465600-1689724799@accses.org
SUMMARY:2023 Summer Conference and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the 2023 Summer Conference and Annual Meeting \nJuly 16-18 in Washington\, D.C. at The Mayflower Hotel \nClick Here for All of the Information and to Register!
URL:https://accses.org/event/2023-summer-conference-and-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Mayflower Hotel\, 1127 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230630T143000
DTSTAMP:20230424T142812Z
CREATED:20230424T142721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T142812Z
UID:1067-1688130000-1688135400@accses.org
SUMMARY:Community of Practice Call
DESCRIPTION: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 of service definitions; designing staffing and program structure to match and maximize funding; seeking foundation funding; financial strategic planning; bringing key players to the planning table; evaluating return on investments; setting up and monitoring meaningful cost centers; and educating middle-level managers in creative financial planning. \nThis two-part Community of Practice will be led by Department of Labor NEON Subject Matter Experts\, Rachel Pollock\, Senior Policy Advisor and General Counsel for JobPath in New York City\, and Jeannine Pavlak\, CEO of New England Business Associates (NEBA) in Springfield\, Massachusetts. \nRegister: Click here
URL:https://accses.org/event/community-of-practice-call-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230626T150000
DTSTAMP:20230616T170057Z
CREATED:20230616T133335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T170057Z
UID:1135-1687788000-1687791600@accses.org
SUMMARY:LTSS Forum
DESCRIPTION: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 waivers\, personal care service\, among other things.  This CMS Fact Sheet describes the proposed rulemaking. \nCMS proposes to make the following changes to HCBS services including 1915c\, personal care services\, homemaker and home health aide services: \n\n“Establish a new strategy for oversight\, monitoring\, quality assurance\, and quality improvement for HCBS programs;\nStrengthen person‑centered service planning and incident management systems in HCBS;\nRequire states to establish grievance systems in FFS HCBS programs;\nRequire that at least 80% of Medicaid payments for personal care\, homemaker\, and home health aide services be spent on compensation for the direct care workforce (as opposed to administrative overhead or profit);\nRequire states to publish the average hourly rate paid to direct care workers delivering personal care\, home health aide\, and homemaker services;\nRequire states to establish an advisory group for interested parties to advise and consult on provider payment rates and direct compensation for direct care workers;\nRequire states to report on waiting lists in section 1915(c) waiver programs; service delivery timeliness for personal care\, homemaker and home health aide services; and a standardized set of HCBS quality measures; and\nPromote public transparency related to the administration of Medicaid‑covered HCBS through public reporting of quality\, performance\, and compliance measures.”\n\nWe are currently drafting ACCSES’s public comment\, but your insights\, experience\, and knowledge will be invaluable.  The public comment period closes on July 3\, 2023 and we encourage you also to submit a comment on how your organizations\, staff\, and the people you serve would be affected by this rulemaking.  This session will be led by Thomas Cook\, Chair of ACCSES’s Long Term Services and Supports Committee.  It is open to all ACCSES members.  Register for the Zoom event here.
URL:https://accses.org/event/ltss-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230616T143000
DTSTAMP:20230424T142238Z
CREATED:20230424T140748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T142238Z
UID:1061-1686920400-1686925800@accses.org
SUMMARY:Community of Practice Call
DESCRIPTION: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 of service definitions; designing staffing and program structure to match and maximize funding; seeking foundation funding; financial strategic planning; bringing key players to the planning table; evaluating return on investments; setting up and monitoring meaningful cost centers; and educating middle-level managers in creative financial planning. \nThis two-part Community of Practice will be led by Department of Labor NEON Subject Matter Experts\, Rachel Pollock\, Senior Policy Advisor and General Counsel for JobPath in New York City\, and Jeannine Pavlak\, CEO of New England Business Associates (NEBA) in Springfield\, Massachusetts. \nRegister: Click here
URL:https://accses.org/event/community-of-practice-call/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230503T170000
DTSTAMP:20230502T162138Z
CREATED:20230424T140447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T162138Z
UID:1059-1683129600-1683133200@accses.org
SUMMARY:State Association Forum
DESCRIPTION: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 to examine the activities of the state’s protection and advocacy system and client assistance program.”  That Joint Committee convened in December 2022\, and on April 11\, issued its recommendations.  Mike will be back with us to talk about the process and the resulting recommendations.  We anticipate a robust discussion regarding the role of protection and advocacy organizations in states beyond Ohio.  This event is only open to ACCSES members. \nRegister: Click here
URL:https://accses.org/event/state-association-forum/
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