On August 15, 2023, Members of the Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) met.
The committee paid tribute to Carolyn Morgan, Self Advocates United as 1. When Carolyn was young, her mother planned to send Carolyn to an institution because people told her mother it would be best. Then her mom heard about someone dying in the institution and changed her mind and history. Carolyn spoke up for herself and others, and had for over 50 years! She has paved the way for people with disabilities throughout her life by example, by advocating for the rights of all people, and by teaching others about their rights and how to speak up for those rights. Over the years Carolyn has used her voice and knowledge to teach individuals, families, providers and legislators about the needs, rights, wants and desires of people with disabilities. “We want the same things everyone wants—our rights as human beings and individuals to live every day lives of our choice. I tell people you can live the life you want. Speak up in your own way, have people you trust in your life to support you,” she said. Carolyn was married and has a grown son. She directed her own services for many years and was part of the first self determination project in PA. She was a founding member of Speaking for Ourselves years ago and is a founding member of SAU1, serving for nearly 10 years as its vice president.
Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens provided an ODP Update including a budget update, announcing a delay of the Selective Contracting implementation to January 1, 2025. She also provided an update on the proposed waiver amendments and the Enterprise Case Management system implementation. The committee reviewed the 2022 Annual Report and the ISAC Strategies.
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