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Aging & Disability
Weekly Updates
Week of Nov. 26, 2024
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This weekly digest is a method to communicate updates, initiatives and policy changes from the Aging and Adult Services Division (AASD) and Disability Services Division (DSD) in a simplified way. We send this announcement every week on Tuesdays.
In this edition
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Training and event information
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Joint AASD/DSD messages
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Audience: People who use PCA, CSG and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS), their families, providers and lead agencies
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Effective date: Immediately
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Summary: People who currently use PCA/CSG services will receive up to six months of PCA/CSG services while they transition to CFSS. DHS changed the service extension from three to six months to avoid gaps in service for people as they transition to CFSS.
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Training and event information
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Audience: Comprehensive multi-disciplinary evaluation (CMDE) providers and clinical trainees who have experience with diagnostic procedures using DSM-5 or ICD-10 with a strong background in child development and other interested professionals
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Event dates: Jan. 7-8, 2025
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Summary: Registration is now open for the free, two-day virtual training “Assess, Conceptualize and Diagnose Mental Health Disorders in Young Children using the DC: 0-5” on Jan. 7-8, 2025.
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Audience: Direct support professionals, disability services providers, lead agencies, people with disabilities and their families and other interested parties
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Summary: Free and low-cost online classes to help support people with disabilities are available to individuals and organizations through DirectCourse, a learning management system.
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