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Long Term Supports and Services
Lots going on in health reform, lots of info being circulated . . . What does it mean for us? Heading to NASUA Conference on HCBS and the NAB is presenting on the 6 Principles to promote independent living for seniors and people with disabilities . . . any hot topics we should discuss?? In-home supports and services, accessibilty and access to desired services. Did you see the article in the NYT today? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/19/health/policy/19aging.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=nursing%20homes&st=cse
Reach out and Declare your Independence!
What a fabulous and exciting turn out for the Day of Dialogue! Thank you all who participated and we encourage you to catch the replay on the site. Health Reform and LTSS is front and center - - please take time to contact your Senators and/or their staff and talk with them about eliminating institutional bias and the 6 Principles declaring independence for all: 1) WE SUPPORT Enhanced Self-Care, Improved Coordination 2) WE ENCOURAGE Community Integration and Involvement 3) WE MUST Expand Accessibility of Services and Supports 4) WE DESERVE That Our Nation Respect Personal Preference 5) WE MUST Get…
Day of Dialogue . . . May 21st
Please join the National Advisory Board (NAB) for an exciting and informative Virtual Town Hall/Webinar on May 21st at 2:00PM! You can sign up on the website and there will be time at the end of the presentation so you can get your questions answered. WIth all of the buzz surrounding LTSS - this is the time to raise awareness and continue to bring attention to such an important issue. Please take the time to review the 6 principles for independent living within the Call to Action so that we can use them as foundation for thoughtful dialogue and…