Learn all about the Disability Integration Act!
Video Description: This webinar provides details about the Disability Integration Act, a federal bill that, if passed, would create an absolute right for all people with disabilities to live in the community instead of being forced into institutional settings, such as nursing homes. Participants learn the specifics of the bill, and how this law would benefit people with disabilities by ensuring services and supports needed are provided in a person’s home.
Date: 7/10/18
Author: Hosted by NYAIL, presented by Stephanie Woodward, the Director of Advocacy for the Center for Disability Rights (CDR) and a national organizer for ADAPT. Woodward helped draft this legislation, and will offer her expertise on the bill on this highly informative webinar.
Presentation Slides: The Disability Integration Act for NY 2018 (PDF)
Webinar Recording: Learn all about the Disability Integration Act Webinar 2018-07-10
Webinar Transcript: DIA Webinar Transcript 2018-07-10 (PDF)
Assisting Individuals Transitioning from Nursing Homes
Video Description: The Open Doors Transition Center assists individuals in nursing homes who wish to return to the community. Suzanne de Beaumont, Project Director, will present information about the history and funding of the program, how Open Doors is structured, how referrals are made and the role of transition specialists. The relationship between PASRRs and Open Doors will be discussed.
Date: 9/27/18
Author: Hosted by NYAIL, presented by Suzanne de Beaumont, Project Director.
Presentation Slides: Transition Center & Peer Outreach and Referral Progam (PDF)
Webinar Recording: Assisting Individuals Transitioning from Nursing Homes Webinar 2018-09-27 or view on YouTube.
Using Medicaid Community Budgeting and the MLTC Housing Allowance to Help Transition Nursing Home Residents
Webinar Description: People transitioning from nursing homes have financial needs immediately upon discharge. This webinar will provide information about how to use Medicaid Community Budgeting for individuals who are preparing to discharge. It will also cover how to reduce or eliminate a Medicaid spenddown for individuals who are transitioning from a nursing home using a Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) plan. These tools can be used to increase the amount of money a person will have to purchase necessary goods and services upon discharge.
Date: 8/23/18
Author: Hosted by NYAIL, presented by Kelly Ann Murray, Staff Attorney for the Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program of the New York Legal Assistance Group
Presentation Slides: Using Medicaid Community Budgeting While In Nursing Home (PDF)
Webinar Recording: or view on YouTube.