A SLICE OF PIE

A Communication from the Policy Information Exchange
Volume 8, Number 4 - Fall, 2007

A Slice of Pie is an ongoing publication keeping our readers informed about important public policy issues.
It is the mission of the Policy Information Exchange to educate and inform Pennsylvanians with disabilities, their families and advocates, and the general public, regarding public policy issues and to further the exchange of policy information between the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council and federal, state and local policy makers. The Policy Information Exchange is funded in part by the
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.

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STATE NEWS

Bills of Interest

Below  we summarize some bills of interest to the disability community.  For more information about these or any other state bills, go to: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/session.cfm.    At the top of the page is a box labeled, "Find Legislation By", choose "Bill #", then enter the bill number and click on "Go".

State Session Dates

For more information about the dates that the General Assembly is scheduled to be in session click on the Senate or House tab in the address above.  Scroll down to session days.

SB 455. Introduced by Senator Vance (R-Cumberland).  The bill allows public health dental hygienists to provide dental care services within their current scope of practice, in specific facilities such as nursing homes, schools, personal care and domiciliary care homes, state institutions and correctional facilities without the supervision of a dentist.  The bill, part of the Governor's Prescription for PA, was signed into law as Act 51 of 2007.

SB 751.  Introduced by Senator Mary Jo White (R-Venango). This bill would provide for Pennsylvania's implementation of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Atkins case outlawing the use of the death penalty for people with mental retardation.  It provides for pre-trial determination of mental retardation which is supported by many advocacy groups.  Efforts to amend the bill in ways opposed by advocates were defeated.  The bill passed the Senate on October 29 by a vote of 45-3 and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

SB 1049.  Introduced by Senator Pat Vance (R-Cumberland).  This bill would establish a system of protective services for adults between the ages of 18 and 59 who are abused or neglected.  It was developed in consultation with a cross-disability coalition of consumers, advocates and family members.  The bill has been referred to the Senate Aging and Youth Committee.  See also HB 361 below.

HB 361.  Introduced by Representative Baker (R-Bradford).  The bill would establish a system of protective services for adults between the ages of 18 and 59 who are abused or neglected.  It was developed in consultation with a cross-disability coalition of consumers, advocates and family members.  HB 361 was voted out of the House Health and Human Service Committee on November 14, 2007 and given first consideration by the Full House.  For more information about both adult protective services bills and advocacy efforts, contact Judy Banks of the Disability Rights Network at jbanks@drnpa.org.

HB 642. Introduced by Representative Walko (D-Allegheny).  The bill would expand the Crimes Code provisions on neglect of "care-dependent persons" by paid caregivers.  The bill passed the House and the Senate Judiciary Committee and has been given two considerations by the full Senate.  It was amended in the Senate Judiciary Committee to remove language about stalking of people who are dependent on care.

HB 1435.  Introduced by Representative Leach (D-Montgomery).  This bill is entitled the "Death with Dignity" Act and provides for physician assisted suicide in cases of terminal disease.  Terminal disease is defined as "An incurable and irreversible disease that has been medically confirmed and will, within reasonable medical judgment, produce death within six months."  The bill states, "No person shall qualify to write a request for medication under this section solely because of age or disability."  The bill is in the House Judiciary Committee. 

HB 1448.  Introduced by Representative Frankel (D-Allegheny).  The bill provides for the proceeds from the sale of a state mental hospital or mental retardation center to go into a Community Services Trust Fund.  The bill was referred to the House Health and Human Services Committee on September 25, 2007.  The Committee scheduled a hearing on the bill for early November.   

HB 1455. Introduced by Representative Rapp (R-Forest). The bill would stop the closure or downsizing of State mental health and mental retardation institutions pending the completion of a study by the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee on the prevalence of serious mental illness and substance abuse in the inmate population of State correctional institutions and county jails.  The bill was referred to the House Health and Human Services Committee on September 26, 2007.

HB 1788. Introduced by Representative McIlvaine Smith (D-Chester). It would require the Department of Public Welfare to prepare an annual report on licensing of personal care homes.       The bill passed the House by a unanimous vote on October 3, 2007 and has been referred to the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee. 

HB 1830. Introduced by Representative Mundy (D-Luzerne).  The bill amends the Family Caregiver Support Act.  Amendments include: removal of the requirement that the caregiver be a family member; priority for services to "functionally dependent older" adults and adults "60 years of age or older with chronic dementia" (as opposed to younger people with chronic dementia); raise the maximum amounts payable under the act; and make clear that funding is limited to the appropriation of the General Assembly (no entitlement).  It passed the House by a unanimous vote on October 23, 2007.

HR 332. Introduced by Representative Thomas (D-Philadelphia).  This resolution would call for a study of the feasibility of limiting polling places to schools and government buildings that are accessible to people with disabilities.  The resolution was adopted unanimously  by the full House on October 15, 2007.

PA Hate Crimes Law

In a 4-1 decision in November, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania threw out a provision that expanded Pennsylvania's hate crimes law to include crimes against people because of their disabilities or their sexual orientation.  The expansion had passed the legislature in 2002 as an amendment to a bill that dealt with agricultural vandalism and crop destruction.  The Court held that the way the bill was passed, not the contents, violated the state constitution.  The challenge to the law was brought by a group called "Repent America" which has picketed gay pride festivals.

Office of Developmental Programs

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has issued one new and two draft Bulletins. For copies contact the Deputy Secretary's office at 717.787.3700.  All final bulletins can be found on the DPW website at http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/PubsFormsReports/NewslettersBulletins/003673169.aspx.

• Administrative Entity (AE) and Provider Contracts (4300-07-05) was issued on August 17, 2007 and is effective July 1, 2007. It interprets the DPW regulations regarding standard language requirements in AE and Provider contracts, both for waiver and non-waiver funding.
• The ODP also has circulated a draft Bulletin on the process for qualification and disqualification of provider agencies and individual professionals in the Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Support waivers. The Bulletin is projected to be effective January 1, 2008.
• Another ODP draft Bulletin, "Assuring the Health and Welfare of Medicaid Waiver Participants," has been circulated that describes existing practices to ensure and protect the health and welfare of individuals in ODP waivers.

The Office of Developmental Programs has selected a vendor to provide the Supports Intensity Scale© (SIS©) and the PA Plus assessment instrument statewide. DDM Ascend Management Innovations is recruiting contractors to administer the assessment to individuals registered with the mental retardation and autism systems. ODP will develop a plan to roll out the assessments. For more information about the vendor or the instrument, go to http://www.dd-management.com/ or http://www.siswebsite.org/.

Office of Developmental Programs

In October, ODP Deputy Secretary Casey sent a letter to stakeholders to inform them of a significant change to the Office of Developmental Programs Supports Coordination system for the Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Supports waivers. There are problems with continuing the current arrangement of providing Supports Coordination as Targeted Service Management through the PA Medicaid State Plan. After reviewing several options, the Department opted to add Supports Coordination to both waivers as a mandatory core service. An informational meeting was held in November. Case management for non-waiver participants who are MA eligible will continue to be provided through Targeted Service Management. 

In November, DPW Secretary Estelle Richman wrote a letter to stakeholders outlining the process and timeline to set rates for services based on each provider's historical audited costs under a prospective payment system (PPS).  ODP will test the system in FY 2008 with full implementation in FY 2009.

Homecare Licensure Regulations

On October 20, 2007 The Pennsylvania Bulletin published comments from the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) on the proposed regulations for licensure of home care agencies by the Department of Health. The comments included questions or concerns with clarity, implementation procedure, fiscal impact, need, statutory authority, reasonableness, and protection of public health, safety and welfare. The Department must consider these comments when preparing the final-form regulation which must be submitted by 9/10/09. To view the comments go to http://www.pabulletin.com/, and search for 10/20/07. Scroll down to IRRC comments.

Office of Long Term Living

On July 2, the PA Department of Aging issued new payment policies and rates effective August 1 for Financial Management Services (FMS) in its programs using the consumer-directed service model. Stakeholders are concerned that the elimination of payment for support services (advice and support to consumers about employing and managing attendants) could have an adverse impact on consumers over 60 receiving personal assistance services. The policy was later put on hold until December 31, 2007.  At press time the issue of provision of and payment for support services to former  ACT 150 consumers was unresolved.

In August, a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for specific Community Services Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities (CSPPPD) activities was released for comment. At press time the final invitation for bid document had not been issued. The current grants that include waiver enrollment responsibilities and specialized services in nursing facilities end on December 31, 2007. The Administrative Entity grants that provide administrative and program monitoring oversight to the CSPPPD waivers also end on December 31, 2007. For information about the process that will be in effect after this date, contact the Office of Long Term Living (OLTL) at 717.783.7357.

The Attendant Care waiver that provides personal assistance services to adults with physical disabilities is due for renewal next year. The Office of Long Term Living has convened a workgroup to complete the application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and seeks input from stakeholders.   For information about regional hearings on the waiver renewal, contact OLTL at 717.783.7357.  Send comments to ra-acwrenewal@state.pa.us.

Health Insurance

In late August, Governor Ed Rendell announced that 35,000 Pennsylvanians without health insurance would be given the chance to enroll in the adultBasic Insurance Program. There are currently more than 48,000 Pennsylvanians enrolled in the program.  This latest offering was expected to reduce the adultBasic waiting list from 111,000 people to about 76,000. For more information on adultBasic, go to http://www.ins.state.pa.us/ins/cwp/view.asp?a=1336&Q=543266&PM=1.  Efforts continue to cover all Pennsylvanians.  For information about Governor Rendell's Cover All Pennsylvanians proposal and the Prescription for Pennsylvania, visit http://www.rxforpa.com/ .

State Staff Changes

Ed Butler has been hired as the Executive Director of the new Governor's Cabinet and Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities.  Selections have been made for the members of the Governor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities, but were not public as of press time.  Contact information is now available Toll Free: 866.229.9337, TTY:  717.265.7427 or Toll Free:  866.388.1114.

Karen Morton is the new Money Follows the Person Demonstration Director.

Donna Bailey has been hired by DPW as the new Statewide Housing Coordinator.

Kathy Yorkievitz, former Deputy Secretary of the Office of Income Maintenance, has accepted a new assignment with the Governor's Office of Health Care Reform.

Linda Blanchette has accepted the position of Deputy Secretary for the Office of Income Maintenance.

David De Notaris has been appointed as the Director of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services.

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Federal Budget for 2008

Congress has not passed a budget for the federal fiscal year that began on October 1, 2007 but did pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) through December 14 to keep the government operating at last year's spending levels. Only a few of the twelve appropriations bills have been completed, making it likely that another CR will be needed and possibly an omnibus budget bill that groups many of them together. The House and Senate each passed Labor/HHS/Education bills that provide most of the funding for disability programs and a conference bill was sent to the President. President Bush vetoed the bill because it exceeds his proposed spending limits.  Advocates urged Congress to override the veto but it fell short by two votes in the House.

SCHIP Reauthorization

The popular healthcare program for children, the State Children's Health Insurance Program known as SCHIP expired on September 30, 2007 and needs to be reauthorized for another five years. The CR (see above) includes funding for SCHIP through December 14, 2007. Congress sent a reauthorization bill to President Bush in October that he vetoed. They are working on another version that includes a provision important to disability programs. The provision is a six-month moratorium on enacting several new rules that would reduce services to children and adults with disabilities so that the impact can be reviewed.  (The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services -CMS-is considering eliminating Medicaid coverage for several programs including psychiatric rehabilitation, therapeutic foster care and day habilitation programs.) A veto is anticipated for the revised SCHIP bill, as well. For information go to http://www.familiesusa.org/  and click on Medicaid & SCHIP Action Center.

Lifespan Respite Funding

As noted above, both the Senate and the House have passed the major appropriations bill that funds about 95% of disability programs. The House version of the Labor/HHS/Education bill contained $10 million for Lifespan Respite following the passage of the law last year. The Senate version did not include this funding but the conference committee included $2 million to begin implementation of the program. The appropriation bill containing the lifespan respite start-up funding has been vetoed by  the President and was not overridden.

Housing Trust Fund

The National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act (HR2895) passed the House and has been sent to the Senate. The Fund would develop rental housing targeted to individuals with extremely low incomes, including people with disabilities living on Supplemental Security Income (SSI).  Advocates for the expansion of housing opportunities for low-income persons are also trying to get a Senate bill introduced.

NCLB

One of the most controversial provisions related to special education students in the draft No Child Left Behind (NCLB) bill would allow school systems to assess up to 30 percent of their students using modified academic achievement standards in determining adequate yearly progress.  Current federal regulations only allow 20 percent of special education students to be tested using modified academic achievement standards.  House and Senate leaders have indicated that the NCLB reauthorization will be delayed until next year.

Hate Crimes

The U.S. Senate voted to expand coverage under the Hate Crimes Act by adding sexual orientation, gender and disability to the protected classes.  This was accomplished by amending the Department of Defense (DOD) reauthorization bill to include S. 1105, the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007.  This bill is expected to be completed in the Senate, setting up a conference between the House and Senate to resolve the differences in the bills.  The House DOD reauthorization bill is silent on hate crimes, though the House passed HR 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

College Costs

President Bush signed into law P.L. 110-84, the College Cost Reduction and Access Act.  This law includes two new provisions that will serve to bring more professionals into the disability field.  The new TEACH grant will provide annual grants of $4,000, up to a total of $16,000, to help pay college tuition and other expenses to students who plan to become teachers in high shortage fields such as special education.  Once they graduate, recipients of these grants must teach in the field of study for not less than four years in an eight-year period.  The other new provision forgives a portion of direct student loans if a student enters the field of public service, including serving people with disabilities.

TANF Requirements

The Pathways to Independence Act of 2007 that was introduced in the summer would change the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) rules so that people with disabilities with a modified employability plan are counted as meeting work participation requirements. It gives states the option to not count Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applicants or recipients in work participation rates.

Cost of Living Increase

The Social Security Administration has announced that monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will increase by a 2.3 percent Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).  Increased benefits will begin for Social Security beneficiaries in January 2008. Increased payments to Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2007.

Medicare Part D

Open enrollment for the 2008 Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit begins on November 15 and runs through December 31, 2007. Over 2 million people who have both Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligible) were notified that they will be reassigned to a new plan on January 1, 2008 unless they choose a new plan before then. For information about this reassignment, call 800.MEDICARE (800.633.4227).

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Voting
The Disability Voting Coalition of Pennsylvania has started a website to help empower people with disabilities to advocate for their right to vote and ensure their vote is counted.  It's at http://www.dvcpa.org/ .   Examples of resources available on the site include:

• Election Day Survival Kit
• Find your polling place
• Information about voting rights for people with disabilities under the Help American Vote Act (HAVA)
• How to apply for an emergency absentee ballot or alternative ballot
• How to make someone your certified designated agent
• Register to vote for the next election
• Information about regional meetings and events.

Inclusive Schools Week
December 3rd - 7th is Inclusive Schools Week.  Go to http://www.inclusiveschools.org/ to find materials to use in promoting the Week and inclusive practices in your community.

IDEA Report
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) has released their annual report to Congress about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in two volumes. The report includes state and national data about the infants, toddlers and students served under IDEA. Read the report at http://www.ed.gov/, and type in "osep 27th annual report" in the search box.

Congressional Database
The U.S. Congress Votes Database lets users browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991.  It is operated by washingtonpost.com. The site is updated several times a day. However, there is a short delay between a vote in Congress and its appearance on the official Congress Web sites, and that delay is reflected on this site.  To view the Database, go to http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/.

Employment
The National Council on Disability (NCD) has released a report called Empowerment for Americans with Disabilities: Breaking Barriers to Careers and Full Employment. The report can be found at: http://www.ncd.gov/ .

Autism Best Practices
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released three new promising practices reports that focus on Services for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).  Since 1999, CMS has developed an on-line repository of more than 75 Promising Practices in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).  The new reports focusing on ASDs are at:  http://www.cms.hhs.gov/promisingpractices/.  The new reports focus on three state's programs: California - Single Process for Diagnosis and Service Delivery; Connecticut- Pilot Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders; and  Delaware - Supported Employment for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

Guide for Parents
The National Center on Educational Outcomes has produced a new guide to help parents of students with disabilities understand a new state alternate assessment that is allowed under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) rules. The 22 page guide is available at http://cehd.umn.edu/nceo/OnlinePUbs/AAMASParentGuide.pdf.

Children's Insurance
The Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured released a fact sheet entitled "Health Coverage of Children: The Role of Medicaid and SCHIP".  This fact sheet, which summarizes the latest coverage data on the nation's children and examines the key role played by two public health coverage programs, Medicaid and SCHIP, is available at: http://www.kff.org/uninsured/upload/7698.pdf.

Disaster Preparedness
The Institute on Community Integration Disaster Preparedness released a new publication, "Impact: Feature Issue on Disaster Preparedness and People with Disabilities" that addresses the need for greater inclusion of people with disabilities in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. See the report at: http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/201/default.html or to get a copy call 612.624.4512.

Disability Programs Reports
According to a new report by the U.S. Government  Accountability Office (GAO), the largest federal disability programs have not kept up with societal changes. The report is based on the results of GAO's gathering of advocacy groups, academia, federal agencies, and researchers to discuss what's working well in over 200 federal disability programs in the United States, what needs to be improved, and how to strengthen partnerships and modernize programs. Read the 30 page report at http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d07934sp.pdf.

The GAO also released a report on the implementation of the New Freedom Initiative. The report found that progress in implementing the New Freedom Program has been limited, and better monitoring procedures would help to ensure that program funds are used as intended. Read the 36 page report at  http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d07999r.pdf.

ADA Restoration Blog
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has launched an ADA Restoration Act blog at: http://adarestoration.blogspot.com/.

Foster Care
The Juvenile Law Center and the Education Law Center-PA, with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, are working together to assist children in foster care with their education, including those in special education.  The Initiative has a website at http://www.fosteredpa.org/.

SSDI Backlogs
AAPD and Allsup, Inc., have released state rankings based on growing backlogs in the Social Security Disability Insurance

(SSDI) program. The worst disability backlogs were recorded in Kansas (26.72% of cases backlogged), the District of Columbia, North Dakota, Michigan, and Alabama. The best rankings were for the states of Virginia, Arizona, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Hawaii (1.89% backlog).  Pennsylvania is in the middle, ranking 22nd, with 10.8% of the cases backlogged  (Statistics as of 12/06).  To view the complete list of rankings, go to: http://www.allsup.com/pdf/2006-Backlog-Rankings.pdf.

Jobs & Internships

Job seekers with disabilities can now directly contact the US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy's Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network's (EARN) service. Job seekers who register with EARN can search EARN's job postings as well as post their resumes. Go to http://www.earnworks.com/ .

The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) are offering a congressional internship program for undergraduate students with disabilities. The Program, created in 2002, provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to work on Capitol Hill for eight  weeks. Applications may be submitted electronically or via U.S. Postal Service, and must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, December 14, 2007. For details go to http://www.aapd.com/internships/internship08/MEAFinternInfo08.htm.

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars offers an academic program combined with internships in Washington, DC. They offer a fully inclusive program, including accessible housing. To learn more about the program, go to http://www.twc.edu/ .

The Emerging Leaders Internship program, funded by the international consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, and administered by the National Business & Disability Council provides internships for college students with disabilities. These internships are located in several geographic locations and with a wide range of companies. For details, visit their site at http://www.emerging-leaders.com/.

Air Travel Guide
The United Spinal Association offers information about policies of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and consumer rights under the Air Carrier Access Act. A recent clarification notes that people with disabilities can elect to keep their shoes on and be screened with another explosive-detection process. The TSA allows gel wheelchair cushions. For the current rules on liquids in carry-on luggage, go to http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm. For a 24 page booklet, Accessible Air Travel, go to http://www.unitedspinal.org/ .

Autism/Spanish
There is a new website that provides information and support to Spanish-speaking families with children on the autism spectrum.

Go to  http://www.manitasporautismo.com/.  

For more information, contact Maria Teresa at abinader4@gmail.com.

Youth with Mental Health Needs
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has released Tunnels & Cliffs:  A Guide for Workforce Development Practitioners and Policymakers Serving Youth with Mental Health Needs, by the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth. The guide was developed to help improve the understanding of youth with mental health needs and the supports necessary to help them transition into the workforce successfully. In addition, it describes systems change initiatives in a number of states and communities across the country. The guide is available at the following website: http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ or call 877.871.0744 or TTY: 877.871.0665.

Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed an Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities. The guide provides information to assist in identifying the needs of people with disabilities for emergency evacuation planning. The information includes a personal emergency evacuation planning checklist that can be used to design a personalized evacuation plan. Call 800.344.3555 or go to http://www.nfpa.org/evacuationguide .

Advocacy Support
The Disability Advocacy Support Hub (DASH) is funded by a grant from the Developmental Disabilities Council to help disability advocacy groups make positive change in their communities and across Pennsylvania.  Operated by the Disability Rights Network (DRN) of Pennsylvania, DASH offers a toll-free phone line for technical assistance and help with networking and coalition building.  Staff and consultants are available to provide technical assistance on a broad range of advocacy subjects and on how to organize groups and be most effective.  Also a new listserv is available.   The Listserv is designed to allow disability advocacy groups in Pennsylvania to share information and support each other. Groups can ask questions or get advice about disability advocacy from other groups and share things that they have learned. It also is a chance to find other groups to work with and to build coalitions. The DASH website, which is under construction, will also offer a resource bank of advocacy information.  For more information, to join the listserv or to receive support for your group, contact DASH at file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Joan%20Martin.WANNERASSOC/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLK5F/dash@drnpa.org or 1.866.915.3274 (phone) or 1.877.375.7139 (TTY). 

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