By Lorene Reagan (IntellectAbility) October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month(#NDEAM), a celebration of the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities, past and present. It is a time to highlight supportive,
By Kim Goodwin (Arlington Heritage Group Inc.) A recent trip to advocate before Congress members on Capitol Hill was a first for me. Here’s a quick firsthand account of my
By Jordan Baker (Relias) Originally founded in the 1950s, sheltered workshops came out of an era when care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) meant sending a loved
This communication announces that transition services to PPL will start on April 1, 2024 instead of January 1, 2024 as previously announced. Please review the announcement for additional information and
“A Slice of Pie” is an ongoing publication keeping readers informed about important public policy issues. It is the mission of the Policy Information Exchange (PIE) to educate and inform
Thanks to all the members participating in our October Membership Meeting. Please find the links below to the materials and recording of the meeting:
ANCOR has been working diligently to review the proposed Overtime Rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Outside Sales and Computer Employees, assess its impact, and offer solutions to ensure
November continues the series on Technology. Technology has become a major part of all our lives. For people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, technology can offer opportunities for independence, entertainment, choice, and control. Remote
In a move that could have far-reaching implications for millions of Social Security beneficiaries, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that it would conduct a comprehensive review of its
In September, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced a comprehensive review of the Section 14(c) program. This long-standing program authorizes employers, upon receiving a certificate from the Wage and Hour Division,
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the “Medicaid LTSS Annual Expenditures Report for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020,” and the Medicaid Section “1915(c) Waiver Programs Annual Expenditures
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, the time when Medicare beneficiaries can compare coverage options and choose health and drug plans, began on October 15, 2023, and ends on December 7, 2023. Medicare Advantage and
