Dear Friends and Colleagues:
On Tuesday, June 26, 2012, OPWDD will hold the first of three statewide virtual workshops showcasing some of the innovative ideas collaborating groups of agencies are developing as they look for more effective and efficient ways to support people with developmental disabilities under the People First Waiver. The Innovative Ideas Workshops will occur via videoconference, presenting information on collaborative initiatives underway by several groups of providers and engaging audiences of individuals, family members and provider agency staff across the state in discussion. The idea is to share innovative ideas as a means of sparking still further service delivery innovation throughout the state. These groups have come together in anticipation of system changes and have worked independently from OPWDD in their efforts.
The workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. through 3:15 p.m. with a working lunch. Participation in the workshops is not competitive, and those groups who do not present during June’s workshop will be able to do so at future workshops scheduled for July 17 and September 19, 2012.
To allow the workshops to generate productive dialog and discussion, participation in the workshop will be limited. However, OPWDD will provide a video of the workshop presentations and presentation materials on the People First Waiver Web page, as well as a summary report following the event.
Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for registration is by close of business on Thursday, June 21, 2012. To sign-up to participate in the June 26, 2012 People First Waiver Innovative Ideas Workshop, please contact your DDSO’s People First Waiver Liaison.
Sincerely,
Commissioner Burke