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The Arc of Florida is a nonprofit charity whose mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities.
The Arc of Florida works with local, state and national partners and advocates for people with mental retardation, autism, spina bifida, cerebral palsy (CP), prader-willi syndrome and other developmental disabilities to be fully included in all aspects of their community.
We also work to reduce the incidence of and eliminate the consequences of developmental disabilities through education, awareness, research, advocacy and support of families, friends and the community.
Our Mission Statement
“Working with local, state, and national partners, The Arc of Florida advocates for local chapters, public policies, and high quality supports for people with developmental and other disabilities to be fully included in all aspects of their community.”
“Working with local, state, and national partners, The Arc of Florida advocates for local chapters, public policies, and high quality supports for people with developmental and other disabilities to be fully included in all aspects of their community.”
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Wednesday 04 June 2008
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Nonprofit Community Insurance Fund Charter MembersFriday 16 May 2008
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TIER SYSTEM:
BACKGROUND
In 2007, the Florida Legislature amended section 393.0661, Florida Statutes to implement a four-tiered waiver system to serve clients with developmental disabilities in the DD and Family and Supported Living Waivers. APD published a set of proposed rules to implement the tiers and held a public hearing on April 24, 2008. Four waiver recipients, Southern Legal Counsel and the Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities filed a challenge to the proposed rules. The legal challenge is ongoing and scheduled for trial in June. APD nevertheless issued policies and informational letters to proceed with the tier assignments. APD sent out “informational letters” to waiver recipients. By the end of May, APD planned to send affected waiver recipients a notice letter setting out the tier assignment. According to APD, the tier assignments would take effect on July 1, 2008. Support coordinators were instructed to assist waiver recipients to “reprioritize” the services and submit new support plans with reduced services to meet the tier caps by the middle of June.
EFFECT OF THE CHALLENGE TO THE PROPOSED RULES
Until an Administrative Law Judge rules on the validity of the proposed rules, the rules cannot come into effect. On May 14, 2008, APD advised that it would delay tier implementation “until further notice” as a result of the Rule challenge.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW
At this time, waiver recipients may have received informational letters. YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE ANY ACTION. The informational letters are not a notice of tier assignment.
YOUR RIGHTS
When and if you receive a Notice of Tier Assignment, you have the right:
• TO CHALLENGE YOUR TIER ASSIGNMENT
• TO REFUSE TO CHANGE YOUR SUPPORT PLAN TO REDUCE YOUR SERVICES
• TO REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING and
• TO HAVE YOUR SERVICES CONTINUE IF YOU REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING WITHIN 10 DAYS.
This document can also be downloaded:
TIER PLACEMENTS
In 2007, the Florida Legislature amended section 393.0661, Florida Statutes to implement a four-tiered waiver system to serve clients with developmental disabilities in the DD and Family and Supported Living Waivers. APD published a set of proposed rules to implement the tiers and held a public hearing on April 24, 2008. Four waiver recipients, Southern Legal Counsel and the Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities filed a challenge to the proposed rules. The legal challenge is ongoing and scheduled for trial in June. APD nevertheless issued policies and informational letters to proceed with the tier assignments. APD sent out “informational letters” to waiver recipients. By the end of May, APD planned to send affected waiver recipients a notice letter setting out the tier assignment. According to APD, the tier assignments would take effect on July 1, 2008. Support coordinators were instructed to assist waiver recipients to “reprioritize” the services and submit new support plans with reduced services to meet the tier caps by the middle of June.
EFFECT OF THE CHALLENGE TO THE PROPOSED RULES
Until an Administrative Law Judge rules on the validity of the proposed rules, the rules cannot come into effect. On May 14, 2008, APD advised that it would delay tier implementation “until further notice” as a result of the Rule challenge.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW
At this time, waiver recipients may have received informational letters. YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE ANY ACTION. The informational letters are not a notice of tier assignment.
YOUR RIGHTS
When and if you receive a Notice of Tier Assignment, you have the right:
• TO CHALLENGE YOUR TIER ASSIGNMENT
• TO REFUSE TO CHANGE YOUR SUPPORT PLAN TO REDUCE YOUR SERVICES
• TO REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING and
• TO HAVE YOUR SERVICES CONTINUE IF YOU REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING WITHIN 10 DAYS.
This document can also be downloaded:
TIER PLACEMENTSThursday 03 April 2008
Spring 2008 Advocate
Monday 07 January 2008
55th Annual Arc Florida Convention
The Arc of Florida is coming to beautiful, sunny Daytona Beach, Florida for our 55th Annual Arc of Florida Convention! The event will take place on August 18th through the 20th, 2008 at the Hilton Daytona Beach resort. We anticipate that over 700 people will attend this year’s convention.
Help us raise money at http://firstgiving.com/arcflorida Money raised will help bring individuals with developmental disabilities to our convention.
Help us raise money at http://firstgiving.com/arcflorida Money raised will help bring individuals with developmental disabilities to our convention.
Tuesday 13 March 2007
Career Openings
Please check out our new Job Posting Forum , which will list current available positions to any one of Florida Arc Chapters.
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