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Reminder: Informational Tour for the Proposed Lifespan Waiver ? And Announcing
Remote Options for Individuals and Families
Please join the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) as we offer five (5) in-person presentations to lean more about updates to the proposed Lifespan Waiver. In response to requests from families, remote participation is now an option for most of the family/member meetings. There will be an opportunity to share comments and ask questions.
*We especially invite those with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism, or other related conditions?_under 18 and/or on a waiting list and not yet receiving any waiver services to attend_. These groups will be among the first to access the Lifespan waiver.?*
*We also encourage providers who may not yet be providing waiver services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism, or other related conditions to join us to learn more about the opportunity to become a provider for the Lifespan Waiver.*
We will begin each session with a brief high-level review of the Lifespan Waiver design and updates based on feedback to the July 2023 Concept Paper.
*Who should attend?*
OADS is offering in-person events across the state with Providers, Waiver Members, their Family Members, and other interested parties such as:
* Those on the waitlists for Sections 21 or 29
* Current waiver participants and self-advocates
* Families of youth and youth ages 14-21 who anticipate applying for adult MaineCare IDD/Autism services
* Advocates and advocacy groups
* Legislators interested in the progress of Lifespan
* General Public
"Providers will be asked to attend the provider-specific sessions to promote active interaction with content oriented toward their interests."
To ensure we have enough space for everyone who wants to attend in-person, please complete the registration form below. If the meeting location changes, we will notify you through the email submitted in the form.
Registration Form for In-Person Events:?[link removed] [ [link removed] ]
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In-Person Events:
*Maine Department of Health and Human Services Administrative Bldg.* 109 Capitol Street Augusta *Monday, May 13, 2024* 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Providers 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Families and Members and interested parties (Remote option available) In-person interpreters will be available for this family and member meeting. Conference Rooms Maine A and B ? to the right as you enter the building ________________________________________________________________________
*DHHS Lewiston District Office* 200 Main Street Lewiston *Tuesday, May 14, 2024* 9:30 AM ? 11:00 AM: Providers 11:30 AM ? 1:00 PM: Families and Members and interested parties?(Remote option available) Conference Rooms C and D ________________________________________________________________________
*Brunswick Martin?s Point Health Center* 114 Bath Rd Brunswick *Tuesday, May 14, 2024* 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Families and Members and interested parties Martin's Point Community Room (no remote/Zoom meeting) ________________________________________________________________________
*DHHS Bangor District Office* 19 Maine Avenue Bangor *Wednesday, May 15, 2024* 9:00 AM -10:30 AM: Providers 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Families and Members and interested parties (Remote option available) Room CR 2 ________________________________________________________________________
*DHHS Caribou District Office* 30 Skyway Drive, Unit 100 Caribou *Thursday, May 16, 2024* ?8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Providers 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Families and Members?and interested parties (Remote option available) Conference Rooms A and B ________________________________________________________________________
*?DHHS Portland District Office* 151 Jetport Boulevard South Portland *Friday, May 17, 2024* ?8:30 AM ? 10:00 AM: Providers 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Families and Members and interested parties (Remote option available) Rooms CR 139 A and B ________________________________________________________________________
Remote Options for Individuals and Families:
For Individuals and Family Members who would like to access a remote option, please contact Miranda Whalen at
[email protected] to receive a Zoom meeting link. In your request, please indicate the meeting you plan to attend remotely and whether you require accommodation. *These Family and Member meetings will have a Zoom option:*
* Monday, May 13, 2024; 11:00 AM ? 12:30 PM
* Tuesday, May 14, 2024; 11:30 AM ? 1:00 PM
* Wednesday, May 15, 2024; 11:00 AM ? 12:30 PM
* Thursday, May 16, 2024; 10:30 AM ? 12:00 PM
* Friday, May 17, 2024; 10:30 AM ? 12:00 PM
If you need accommodation, such as real-time transcription and captioning (CART), American Sign Language (ASL), or other language interpretation, please get in touch with Miranda Whalen
[email protected]?*by Wednesday, May 8th.*
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