Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Providers

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE (HCBS) PROVIDERS   The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) is pleased to announce another new resource available for HCBS providers on the OADS HCBS Trainings and Resources webpage. Maine HCBS Sample Rental Agreement has been posted to the OADS HCBS webpage located under HCBS Sample Policies. As a reminder, the OADS HCBS Training and Resources webpage includes a number of materials for providers, case managers, and individuals/families/guardians including: HCBS Rights Modifications and Choice of Non-Disability Specific Settings, including Frequently Asked Questions Sample HCBS Policies Maine's HCBS Provider Manual 2021 Genni Sasnett's webinars including:   Be the Change You Want to See, Provider Agency Transformation Community-Based Support as a Pathway to Employment Full Community Engagement Dr. Angela Amado's webinar series and resources including: The Importance of Relationships with Community Member: Introduction to the Overall Approach Planning-What to do to Support Community Connections and Relationships Using the Friends Manual Additional training modules, to be completed in 2021, have been added to the College of Direct Support for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) including: HCBS 101 presented by Speaking Up For Us and Disability Rights Maine Employment First presented by Lisa Sturtevant, OADS The Department believes these additional training modules viewed by DSPs with individuals they serve will prompt some valuable discussions around community integration and competitive integrated employment. Further resources include: Employment Services resources are available including: Find Your Path to Employment (PDF) - Use this tool to have conversations and plan for employment Benefit and Work Incentives Counseling: a free service available state-wide to Social Security recipients. - A free resource to plan for employment and its potential effects on benefits Career Planning Workbook (PDF) Getting Ready to Work (PDF) Employment Services for People with Disabilities-Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Employment Talking Points (PDF) - Tips on talking employment Employment First Self Advocacy Resources (PDF) Employment Services for People with Disabilities-Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (PDF) Information specific to Person-Centered Planning Additional Community Involvement information including: Friends Manual Dr. Beth Mount- Person Centered vs System Centered (YouTube) Inclusion Press Please feel free to submit any questions, comments, or feedback to HCBS.DHHS@maine.gov.   Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by Maine Department of Health & Human Services. This email was sent to ooseims.archieves@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Maine Department of Health & Human Services · 109 Capitol St · Augusta, ME 04333