When

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
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This is an online event.

Contact

Developmental Disabilities Training Unit
Developmental Disabilities Administration
301-362-5124
michelle.pigford@maryland.gov

Community Supports Waiver Webinar 8/9/17

The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) would like to invite you to the Community Supports Waiver Overview Webinar, held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 1:30-3:30 pm. The Community Supports Waiver program will provide individual and family supports for persons with developmental disabilities on the DDA Waiting List. The DDA will share information about the proposed waiver services, the intended target population, the federal application process, and the expected implementation date.

To register for the Community Supports Waiver Overview Webinar, please visit:

The goals of this new program include providing: (1) Innovative service options that support Maryland's Supporting Families Community of Practice; (2) Community-based service options offered under the current Community Pathways Waiver (e.g. Supported Employment, Employment Discovery & Customization, Personal Supports, Respite, Assistive Technology, Behavioral Supports, etc.) with the exception of residential services; (3) Self-direction opportunities; (4) Flexibility to move dollar amounts among line items within the approved person-centered plan to meet emerging and changing needs; and (5) Short-term exceptions to the overall budget caps of $25,000 based on exceptional needs. All services must be provided in settings that meet the federal Community Settings requirements.