Announcements: See Attachments : UCP -Family Connect (Transitions) UCP- Fam Connect (Communicating) UCP- Family Connect (Special Ed. Mediation) UCP- Family Connect YAI- Autism Family Support YAI-Health Workshops Best Buddies Brochure Autism FSS
- Amy Bittinger, UCP of NYC- Director of Family Support:
- Disability Pride Parade being held July 12th.
For more information call 718-859-5420 ext 234 or email, abittinger@ucpnyc.org
- Michelle Lang, YAI, announced:
- Free education workshops
- Autism Family Support Series
- Community Habilitation Openings ( Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens)
For more information, call YAI Link at 212-273-6182.
- Deidre Davis, UCP of NYC-Project Connect, announced:
- Family Reimbursement Funds available for Brooklyn and Durable Medical Equipment fund in Manhattan.
For more information, call 1-877-827-2666 or email, projectconnect@ucpnyc.org
- Jay Kleiman, Lifespire announced:
- In-Home Behavior Management
For more information, call 718-454-6940 or email, jkleinman@lifespire.org.
- Urszula Kowalclyk- UCP of NYC- Family Connect announced:
- See Flyer for workshop calendar for May 2015
For more information, call 718-436-7979 ext 704 or familyconnect@ucpnyc.org.
- General Human Outreach
- Family Support and Management
- Medicaid not required
- Bilingual staff speaking in Mandarin and Korean.
For more information, call Pat Lin Chang at 718-307-6563
Presentation
Laura Mitchell-YAI-Self Direction
Discussed in the presentation was: an overview of Self-Direction, steps needed to participate in Self-Direction, Employer Authority, Budget Authority, Fiscal Intermediary, who comprise the Planning Team, Launch Meeting, Brokers, Different Types of Self Direction Plans and what may be included in each type of Self Direction plan.
For more information please see attached Power Point presentation or contact Laura Mitchell at Laura.mitchell@yai.org. YAI- Self Direction