Topics for discussions will include: ● Presentation from Deborah Linton, ARC of Florida. ● Review proviso language of SB1660. ● Recommendations to be made including: services for which a voucher could be used, financial ...

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

The Developmental Disabilities Prepaid Services Study Group announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m
PLACE: Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Topics for discussions will include:
● Presentation from Deborah Linton, ARC of Florida.
● Review proviso language of SB1660.
● Recommendations to be made including: services for which a voucher could be used, financial requirements for such a system, qualifications of service providers, necessary steps to qualify prepaid service plan for federal waiver match program or other possible federal funding.
● Logistics discussion – frequency of meetings, conference calls, member availability.
● Overview of questions for consideration by the group.
● Input from Centers for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD).
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kimberly Copley at [phone] or by email: [e-mail].
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Kimberly Copley at [phone] or by email: [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).