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Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Access Act
S.762 – Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Access Act Introduced by Senator Bob Casey 3/09/2023. Why is HCBS Access Act Important? There are many older adults and people with disabilities living in America who need help with daily activities. Many are eligible for Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS) to support their everyday needs. […]
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Group Homes and Day Programs After Graduation: Are These My Only Options?
As a new (or soon to be) graduate, you are faced with choices on how to live your life without the familiarity of a daily set schedule, schoolwork and activities. Sometimes this can feel scary and overwhelming. You may be asking yourself: “What will I do with my days now? Where will I live?” In […]
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Voting in the NJ Primary Election
Are you ready to vote in NJ’s 2023 primary election on June 6th? Q. What is a primary election? A. The primary election is where registered voters can choose their party’s candidate. The winning candidates will go up in the general election in November. Q. Why are primary elections important? A. Primaries are how we […]
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Saving Money for the Future
Note: All investment strategies and investments involve risk of loss. Nothing contained in this website should be construed as investment advice. Information contained in this article is relevant to people employed with Values Into Action. If you are employed elsewhere, speak with your employer about the availability of 401k/Profit Sharing Plans. Two important lessons in […]
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Ending Subminimum Wages
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (TCIEA) H.R. 1263 introduced February 28, 2023 by Representative Bobby Scott (VA – Democrat) And S.B. 533 introduced February 27, 2023 by Senator Casey (PA – Democrat) Background Many Americans still work in places where there are only people with disabilities, and they earn less than minimum wage. This […]
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Simplify Life Planning Using Charting the LifeCourse Framework
Whether it be a young person who is transitioning into the adult world of disability services, or an adult who wants to create a stronger vision for their life plan, Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) tools are helpful and easy to use. The Charting the LifeCourse framework was created to help individuals and families of all […]
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New Beginnings: How to Spring Into Your Chosen Support Coordination Agency
Spring is considered the season of new beginnings! This is fitting in the world of transition into adulthood because, during the spring, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) begins to assign pending graduates their chosen Support Coordination Agency (SCA). It’s the perfect time to choose your own new beginning! Selecting a Support Coordination Agency can […]
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Students RISE to Higher Education
Purpose of Proposed Legislature: Providing students with disabilities better access to accommodations in Higher Education. Background: There is concern about how accessible universities are to students with disabilities. Universities and colleges need current documentation of disabilities for students to receive accommodations. They do not accept IEP and 504 plans from K-12 education. S.2550, the RISE […]
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Collaborative Team Leadership in Action
What is Collaborative Team Leadership (also known as Participatory Management)? It is a management practice used here at Values into Action. With this philosophy, formal leaders work alongside team and community members. Here at Values Into Action, we have many examples of this type of leadership in action. First, for people to fully participate, information […]