KCDC Disability News Message

Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Martha

Martha K. Gabehart | Executive Director
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)

[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov

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This message is from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and announces upcoming KanCare (Medicaid) Training.

Greetings,

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Division of Health Care Finance, (KDHE-DHCF) will offer eleven Medicaid training courses beginning May 1, 2023. These are instructor-led, interactive courses available to the public, state agencies, and any stakeholder interested in Kansas Medicaid and KanCare.

The schedule and the course objectives can be found in the PDF document attached below. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and instructions can be found below. Registration will close four days prior to the start date of each course. All courses are virtual via Zoom.

The May 2023 course offerings include:

• Kan Be Healthy: Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT)
• History of Kansas Medicaid Managed Care
• Incentivizing Employment: Working Healthy, WORK, and STEPS
• Kansas Medicaid Grievance, Appeals, and State Fair Hearings
• Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) State Plans
• Medicaid Eligibility
• Medicaid Eligibility - Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
• Medicaid Fraud
• Medicaid Overview
• Presumptive Medical Disability Team (PMDT)
• Unwinding: Understanding Medicaid Annual Reviews

Course Enrollment Instructions in KanLearn

Existing KanLearn Users: If you already have a KanLearn account and have forgotten your password, please use the “forgot password” link on the main log-in page. You will receive an e-mail to change your password. Be certain to check your junk mail folder after using the “forgot password” link for an e-mail from [email protected].

If you have forgotten your username, please e-mail the training team at: [email protected].

New KanLearn Users: If you do not have a KanLearn account, create one by following this link: https://lsglm700.learnsoft.com/LSGLM/Login/kdhelogin.aspx.

• Under the login button, choose “click here” next to “new user.”

• Fill in all required information and click “save”.

• Wait for an e-mail from [email protected] confirming that the account has been made and is pending approval. Be certain to check your junk mail folder.

• Individuals will then receive an “account approved” e-mail. This process can take up to 24 hours. Please do not attempt to make more than one account as this will delay the approval and registration process.

• After receiving the “account approved” e-mail, you can log-in to your account and enroll in courses.

• Click the “search” button and a course list will be displayed. Look for the “enroll” button on each course of interest.

• Individuals may also search for courses by name or click the “calendar view” button, and then choose the applicable month and year.

• Choose the desired course or courses. Click the “enroll” button to enroll in the course or courses. You will then receive a confirmation e-mail from [email protected]. If this e-mail has not been received, please check your junk mail folder.

On the day of training:

• Log into KanLearn and click the “conference” or “webinar” button next to the appropriate course.

• Participants should join each virtual classroom at least 10 minutes prior to the start time of the course, so any technical issues you may encounter can be promptly resolved.

• A Meeting ID and Password will be sent to you prior to the meeting start time.

• Participants more than five minutes late to any course may not be admitted to the virtual classroom.

Thank you for your interest in KDHE/DHCF Medicaid Training.
Have a wonderful day,

KDHE/DHCF Medicaid Training Team
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.kancare.ks.gov/providers/training-opportunities

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This information was provided by Joe Scarlett.

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The Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) is Proud to Collaborate with the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council (CDDC)

Collaboration is one pillar of COEF's mission to elevate equitable employment in Colorado for all people with disabilities. We are proud and profoundly thankful to collaborate with the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council (CDDC), whose mission to advocate for systems change by promoting meaningful person-centered participation, self-determination and inclusion for all individuals with developmental disabilities aligns seamlessly with COEF's vision for inclusive, meaningful, and competitive employment for all.

A Brighter Future: Navigating the World of Disability and Employment Training

The Colorado Office of Employment First celebrates the collaborative effort and success of "A Brighter Future: Navigating the World of Disability and Employment." This curriculum and training for youth and families is generously funded by the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council.

Partnership with CDDC to develop this training is a prime example of how agencies can unite innovative ideas with expertise to directly empower youth with disabilities and their families to pursue competitive integrated employment. This collaboration has been integral to amplifying our shared vision. The result is a curriculum designed to educate and empower youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their parents and/or guardians about creating high expectations of employment.

About the Training: Training participants will engage in an interactive learning experience that includes six one-hour virtual training sessions with additional one-on-one mentoring opportunities. Participants will complete a pre and post-course survey to assess knowledge gained from this training opportunity. Our experienced and engaging instructors will be available throughout the course to support participants in navigating the training and achieving course objectives.

Training Purpose: To deliver a statewide training curriculum that educates youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families/care providers about Employment First, which includes the possibilities, processes, potential services, systems navigation, and strategies for securing work.

Training Topics:
• What Employment First is.
• What skills are needed to get employment.
• How employment fits into the education process.
• How managing health impacts employment.
• The services and agencies that can help in obtaining employment.
• How employment may impact Social Security benefits.

There are separate tracks for youth and families that cover all six modules.

Our Target Audience: Youth with I/DD between the ages of 14 and 21 and their family members inclusive of both urban and rural areas.

Cost of Training: Free

Please reach out to Dr. Tiffany Cron at [email protected] if you have questions or need support to submit your registration.

APRIL FAMILY Track Training Schedule: (Mountain Time)

Listed below are the dates/times for each day of training.
• Day 1: Tuesday, 4/25 from 12:00-1:00pm
• Day 2: Wednesday, 4/26 from 12:00-1:00pm
• Day 3: Thursday, 4/27 from 12:00-1:00pm
• Day 4: Tuesday, 5/2 from 12:00-1:00pm
• Day 5: Wednesday, 5/3 from 12:00-1:00pm
• Day 6: Thursday, 5/4 from 12:00-1:00pm

MAY YOUTH Track Training Schedule: (Mountain Time)

Listed below are the dates/times for each day of training.
• Day 1: Monday, 5/8 from 4:00-5:00pm
• Day 2: Wednesday, 5/10 from 4:00-5:00pm
• Day 3: Monday, 5/15 from 4:00-5:00pm
• Day 4: Wednesday, 5/17 from 4:00-5:00pm
• Day 5: Monday, 5/22 from 4:00-5:00pm
• Day 6: Wednesday, 5/24 from 4:00-5:00pm

MAY FAMILY Track Training Schedule: (Mountain Time)

Listed below are the dates/times for each day of training.
• Day 1: Tuesday, 5/16 from 12:00-1:00pm
• Day 2: Wednesday, 5/17 from 12:00-1:00pm
• Day 3: Thursday, 5/18 from 12:00-1:00pm
• Day 4: Tuesday, 5/23 from 12:00-1:00pm
• Day 5: Wednesday, 5/24 from 12:00-1:00pm
• Day 6: Thursday, 5/25 from 12:00-1:00pm

Access and share our flyer for the May cohort of A Brighter Future: Navigating the World of Disability and Employment Youth and Families Training at the link below!

The MAY A Brighter Future Training Flyer is attached below.

The Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council (CDDC) is Seeking New Members!

CDDC prioritizes membership of people with disabilities, people of diverse races and ethnicities, and people from geographically diverse areas across the state. By integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion into our onboarding processes, we benefit from the many skills and perspectives people bring to the council. Council members are people with disabilities, family members of people with disabilities, and representatives of state agencies, non governmental agencies and private nonprofit groups for people with disabilities.

CDDC meets monthly. Members are required to participate in a committee to further initiatives and support for and with people with developmental disabilities in Colorado. Committee meetings meet one to two times per month outside of the main council meeting. Special sessions may be added to vote or further the work as needed.

Interested in applying for membership? Submit your application through the office of Boards and Commissions. Members are appointed by the governor. Terms begin on July 1st each year. Complete the online application or call the CDDC office (303-866-9763) for an application.

Click Here to Apply for CDDC Membership

The CDDC Membership Flyer is attached below. Accessibility of this flyer is unknown. Please contact CDDC office at 303-866-9763 for information.

Our mailing address is:
13121 E 17th Ave, C234
Aurora, CO 80045
www.employmentfirstcolorado.org

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Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) News Brief

Driving Change - Creating Opportunity

April 21, 2023

EARN Research to Practice Brief

Learn how employers used employee assistance programs to support worker mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion research to practice brief. The practices outlined in the publication were developed based on the experiences of EAP professionals who are members of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association.

Access the research to practice brief

PEAT Hosts Think Tank on Applying the NIST AI Risk Management Framework to Inclusive Hiring

On Monday, April 17, ODEP’s Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology hosted a virtual think tank on applying the National Institute of Standards and Technology AI Risk Management Framework to inclusive hiring. More than 60 participants gathered to discuss the importance of inclusive automated employment decision tools. Opening remarks were given by Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy Taryn Williams, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Charlotte A. Burrows, and NIST’s Information Technology Laboratory Associate Director Elham Tabassi.

Learn more about the Think Tank

Colleges and Universities: WRP Registration Now Open

Colleges and universities are invited to participate in the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP). The WRP is a recruitment and referral program that connects college students, graduate students and recent graduates with disabilities to federal internships and permanent jobs. College career services, disability services and other staff can register their school for the WRP this spring to enable their students to apply to the program this fall.

College and university staff: Register for the Workforce Recruitment Program

Accommodation Solutions for Fine Motor Limitations

Join the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Motor Team Consultants as they discuss accommodation ideas for fine motor limitations such as grip and grasping, reaching, and mousing and keyboarding. Many fine motor limitations can stem from an acute injury or medical condition or result from a lifelong impairment. Accommodation solutions, including assistive technologies, will be explored to address fine motor limitations relevant to working in various industries. The webcast takes place Thursday, May 11 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET.

In Case You Missed It: Advancing Financial Mobility within Native Communities

ODEP, along with the Department of Education and the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities, is hosting a virtual four-part dialogue series that addresses multiple topics that impact employment for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Join us on Wednesday, May 3 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET for the series’ third dialogue “Advancing Financial Mobility within Native Communities.” Speakers will share strategies for supporting Native individuals, including those with disabilities, with resources for economic self-sufficiency, the importance of banking and financial education. You will also hear personal stories from Native speakers with disabilities on their financial journey to economic advancement and self-sufficiency.

U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy
DRIVING CHANGE • CREATING OPPORTUNITY

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