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SUMMARY:Hearings on Restricting Hours PCA Can Work
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 24\, 2016\, at 10:00 a.m.\nASC Auditorium AS2.2102 in the Albert Sherman Center \nUMass Medical School\nUniversity Campus\, 55 Lake Avenue North\, Worcester\nMassHealth has just proposed restricting overtime hours that PCAs can work.  Here are some of the basic points around this: \n\nA cap on overtime usage is proposed to start September 1\, with PCAs being limited to 40 hours/week work\, though the state doesn’t anticipate full compliance will be feasible by then.\nAn exemption policy will be established.\nPCA overtime is costing the state in the range of $1 million/week.\n7\,300 consumers used PCAs who work over 40 hours/week.\nApproximately 6\,000 PCAs are collecting overtime pay.\nThe budget for the PCA program is now  $704 million\, of which half is reimbursed by the federal government.\n\nThe state has pledged to ensure continuity of care\, with MassHealth director Dan Tsai emphasizing that “All of us believe deeply in the PCA program.” There are no planned cuts in services.  But PCA consumers have expressed concern. \nCharlie Carr of the Disability Policy Consortium:\nI’ve been using PCAs to live independently for 41 years. The program was what I used to get out of a chronic care hospital that I had been living in for seven years so you can imagine how precious it is to me. The proposed MassHealth changes are dangerous and will result in people like me who need PCAs to live independently having to settle for less support and ultimately returning back to life in an institution. We cannot allow this to happen to us; please fight back! \nDan Greaney\, who’s used PCAs for decades:\nThe DRAFT regulations are outrageous\, unreal and capricious to the realities of the number of available “skilled” PCA workforce (members) required by a proportion of PCA consumers that have a higher level of care.  To think someone like me could just pick-up the phone to call any PCA to come (to my home) that has the necessary skills or ability to meet all my personal care needs isn’t a reality in the world I live in… \nIf you have comments or concerns on the proposed changes—and especially if you can provide detail on how it might specifically impact you—please share with us for our advocacy efforts. You also can submit formal comments on the proposed regulations to the Assistant Secretary for MassHealth\, EOHHS\, One Ashburton Place\, Room 1109\, Boston\, Massachusetts 02108\, or e-mail them to masshealthpublicnotice@state.ma.us. E-mailed comments should contain the sender’s name\, mailing address\, and organization or affiliation\, if any. Comments will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, July 8\, 2016. The proposed regulations (130 CMR 422.000: Personal Care Services) are available at  http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/laws-regs/masshealth/masshealth-proposed-regs.html. \nFor more information or to share comments contact Bill Henning\, BCIL\, bhenning@bostoncil.org\, 617-338-6665.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/hearings-on-restricting-hours-pca-can-work/
LOCATION:ASC Auditorium AS2.2102 in the Albert Sherman Center  UMass Medical School\, University Campus\, 55 Lake Avenue North\, Worcester\, 01605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160427T100000
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SUMMARY:Rev Up! Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs you know\, 2016 is a national election year. BCIL\, the Disability Law Center\, and many other disability organizations statewide and across the country are working together to get more people with disabilities registered to vote\, educated on the candidates and issues\, and to the polls on Election Day\, November 8\, 2016. Voting is crucial for increasing our political power in 2016 and the years to come. \nPlease join us on April 27 for an Election Assistance Commission Public Meeting followed by lunch and a REV UP Strategy Meeting. The Election Assistance Commission will listen to testimony about barriers that people with disabilities and others have faced in voting. The goal of the strategy meeting is to develop our plans to register more people with disabilities to vote. \nLearn more about the campaign at www.revupma.org. \nWhat: REV UP! Forum on Disability Voting\nWhen: 10:00-3:30\, Wednesday\, April 27\, 2016\nWhere: Suffolk Law School\, Sargeant Hall Function Room\, First Floor\, 120 Tremont St.\, Boston\nRSVP: Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend\, but you must RSVP. Please register online at http://www.dlc-ma.org/_conf/register.asp\, or RSVP to Amanda Gasparonis at agasparonis@dlc-ma.org or (617) 723-8455 X 123. Let Amanda know if you need any accommodations. \nFacebook event at this link. \nAgenda:\n10:00-12:00: Election Assistance Commission will hold their commission meeting in Boston and focus on disability voting issues.\n12:00-1:00: Lunch provided\n1:00-3:30: REV-UP MA Strategy \n** Please Note: Out of consideration for people with environmental illness and/or multiple chemical sensitivity\, please refrain from using perfume or other scented products.** \nHosted by Disability Law Center and the Disability Voting Task Force.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/rev-up-forum/
LOCATION:Suffolk Law School\, Sargeant Hall Function Room\, First Floor\, 120 Tremont St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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SUMMARY:BCIL Marie Feltin Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate in honor of Dr. Marie Feltin\, as we honor individuals and institutions that embody her pioneering spirit and her focus on people with disabilities. \nThis year the event will be held at the Grand Ballroom in the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel \nThe order of events is as follows: \nHors d’Oeuvres/Cash Bar 6:00 – 6:45 pm\nBuffet Dinner 6:45 – 7:45 pm\nAward Ceremony 7:45 – 8:45 pm\nEntertainment \n2016 Honorees: \nKate Nordahl – Spirited Leader for Innovative Medicaid Policy & Programs in Massachusetts \nNeil Cronin – Tenacious Activist &Strategist for Disability\, HIV\, & Poverty Issues for Three Decades \nPeggy Johnson and Lauren Easton – Inspired Champions & Designers of Community-Based Mental Health Services at Commonwealth Care Alliance \n  \nFor Tickets and Sponsorship information\,  please contact Susan Smith at ssmith@bostoncil.org or 617.338.6665 x 232. \n2016 Marie Feltin Sponsor information
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/marie-feltin-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel\, 138 St James Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marie Feltin
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SUMMARY:PCA Consumer Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:The 1199SEIU Homecare Training Benefit invites you to a focus group for PCA (Personal Care Attendant) consumers/employers. The topic will be a new training program we are developing for PCAs for disability awareness. The curriculum will be used as part of the Homecare Training Benefit to educate PCAs. Your input is vital to making sure PCAs get the most useful training possible! (These are optional trainings\, separate from the new orientation for all new PCAs.) \nThe focus group will be on Tuesday\, March 15\, 2016. 11:00 – 12:00\, at BCIL (60 Temple Place\, 5th floor\, Boston\, MA 02111). A pizza lunch will be provided\, and each participant will receive a $25 Stop and Shop gift card. All PCA consumers are eligible. RSVPs are required. \nPlease RSVP as soon as possible. To RSVP\, or if you have any questions\, please contact Linnea Rego at Linnea.Rego@1199funds.org or 617-284-1216.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/pca-consumer-focus-group/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Independent Living Education Day at the State House
DESCRIPTION:Independent Living Education Day at the State House \nHosted by: The Independent Living Centers of Massachusetts\, including BCIL \nWhen: Thursday\, March 10\, 2016\, 11am-2pm \nWhere: The Great Hall\, Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St.\, Boston\, MA \nDescription: Advocacy day for disability community priorities. For more information\, please contact BCIL at 617-338-6665\, or visit http://www.masilc.org.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/independent-living-education-day-at-the-state-house/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Event
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SUMMARY:Arc of Massachusetts/Mass Developmental Disabilities Council Legislative Reception
DESCRIPTION:BCIL is proud to co-sponsor this event. Please stop by our resource table to say hello! \n\nThe 38th Annual Legislative Reception \nPlease join The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council for our 38th Annual Legislative Reception. This is an opportunity for persons with disabilities\, family members\, advocates\, state agency heads and their staff\, and legislators to meet and catch up on legislative priorities and other important issues. \nClick here to register. Online registration will stay open until March 8\, 2016\, and there will be walk-in registration at event. Deadline is March 4 for a printed nametag. \nCelebrating the Strength of Individuals and Families \nWednesday\, March 9\, 2016 \n10:30am-12:00pm \nGreat Hall\, The State House \nWe will be honoring Senator Joan Lovely and Representative Ronald Mariano. \nSpeaking on the theme:  Isaiah Lombardo and Angela Lombardo\, self-advocate and mother \nSpecial Presenters:  Senate President Stanley Rosenberg and House Speaker Robert DeLeo \nRegister Now! \nBefore or after the event\, meet with your legislators to discuss legislative priorities and issues of importance to persons with disabilities.  Team leaders will be available to escort small groups requesting assistance. \nPlease set up an appointment ahead of time to meet with your legislators\, and encourage them to attend the Legislative Reception. To identify your legislators and for a link to their contact information\, go to this website: http://wheredoivotema.com/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/arc-of-massachusettsmass-developmental-disabilities-council-legislative-reception/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160303T090000
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Legislative Action Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless\, and co-sponsored by BCIL and other organizations \nWhen: Thursday\, March 3\, 2016\, 9am-3pm \nWhere: The Great Hall\, Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St.\, Boston\, MA \nDescription: Advocacy day for anti-homelessness priorities. Registration is required. For more information and to register\, please visit http://mahomeless.org/advocacy/item/legislative-action-day-2016
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/massachusetts-coalition-for-the-homeless-legislative-action-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160114T130000
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SUMMARY:DAAHR forum on the State's plans for Accountable Care Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: DAAHR (Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights)\, a coalition of which BCIL is co-chair. \nWhen: Thursday\, January 14\, 2016\, 1-3pm \nWhere: 89 South Street\, Boston MA 02111 (The NonProfit Center) \nDescription: Don’t be left out in the cold as health reform unfolds for people with disabilities! Dan Tsai\, Assistant Secretary for MassHealth\, will be among the attendees. For more information\, contact the Boston Center for Independent Living at 617-338-6665.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/daahr-forum-on-the-states-plans-for-accountable-care-organizations-acos/
LOCATION:NonProfit Center\, 89 South St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151118T173000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All dues-paying members are welcome to join us for our Annual Meeting.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:State Transportation Building\, 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, 02116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150826T140000
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SUMMARY:MBTA Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Located on 2nd floor conference room 2/3.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/mbta-focus-group/
LOCATION:10 Park Plaza\, 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, MA\, United States
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