Relentlessly Advocating for Iowa Providers to Build Healthy Communities
Urbandale, Iowa
Joined February 2010
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Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Did you know? Iowans with disabilities may vote from their car.
Look for the curbside voting sign at your polling place and call the number on the sign. Poll workers will be sent to your car. #BeAVoter
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Using Individual Placement and Support to Assist Job Seekers and Workers with Mental Health Conditions - Webinar with the LEAD Center
Thursday, February 4, 3:00-4:00 P.M. EDT
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#EmploymentFirst #MentalHealth #IPS #RealWorkRealPay #disabilityemployment
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Deadline to request absentee ballot for primary to vote safely by mail is Friday, May 22!!! Go to sos.iowa.gov for more information.
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
During #MentalHealthMonth , take this opportunity to discover new forms of self-care. Thank you for your donations to our National Council COVID-19 Relief Fund, @HNPapp! bit.ly/2YF8PoN
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
“It’s staggering,” said Gabrielle Sedor, chief operations officer at ANCOR, of the results, which the group released late last week. “What the survey is showing us is that providers really are on the brink and they’re in dire need of fiscal relief.”
disabilityscoop.com/2020/05/…
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Some people who were living independently have returned to live with family. Others continue to receive in-home services, but the coronavirus has made them and their support workers cautious. disabilityscoop.com/2020/04/… #disabilities #specialneeds #coronavirus
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Great news! Secretary DeVos' report to Congress does not recommend waivers of the important protections for students with disabilities in the IDEA. Thanks for the strong advocacy of the disability community! #IDEAMatters buff.ly/2zBKqGq
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
We are disappointed that disability services were once again overlooked. Next week, the federal government is expected to announce how it will spend remaining emergency funds.
Tell them they must include funding for Medicaid disability supports.
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Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Your voices are critical to the policy debate, help Congress determine what the most pressing needs are for people with disabilities, their families and those who support then. #WhatWeNeed #EmploymentFirst #WeAreEssential @NationalAPSE @IAProviders @DemsOnAging
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
URGENT: Please take action TODAY to tell Congress that it must include funding for disability supports in its third-round #COVID19 relief package.
Our one-click advocacy tool means you can lend your voice in under two minutes!
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Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Effective 3/13/20, Iowa Medicaid members will not have to pay co-pays and monthly fees for covered services, and can get up to 90 days of medications if okay'd with your health care provider. dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/f…
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Important read by @MerrillBarbara, ANCOR CEO | via @thehill
'Our elected leaders can help providers’ doors stay open by offering stronger overtime and hazard pay to incentivize DSPs to stay in the field.'
thehill.com/blogs/congress-b…
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Thank you @RepJoeCourtney and Shanna York for utilizing the Case for Inclusion 2020 to advocate for the prioritization of solutions for the DSP workforce.
thehill.com/blogs/congress-b… #CaseForInclusion
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
The Iowa DD Council has updated its Guardianship & Conservatorship Guide after last year's legislative changes. It's easy to use & understand - check it out at iowaddcouncil.org/documents/…
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Clinics across the nation are now eligible to apply for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Grants. MORE: buff.ly/2QZIfmn
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Did your non-profit pay more for the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) because of the 2017 tax reform bill? The UBIT Coalition, of which ANCOR is a member, is asking the IRS to refund non-profits. ancor.org/newsroom/news/coal…
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
For the fourth time in a year, lawmakers acted to keep alive a program that moves people with #disabilities from institutions into the community, but its long-term fate remains in jeopardy. disabilityscoop.com/2020/01/… #specialneeds
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
“It’s great that Congress is paying attention to opioids. But there are other problems that we need them to pay attention to.”
CEO @chuckingoglia sat down with @levfacher to discuss why behavioral health should be on the ballot in 2020. Read more: bit.ly/36enBnw
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
Your #MentalHealthMonday reminder that #mentalhealth care IS health care. Make your mental health a priority.
Iowa Association of Community Providers retweeted
2 days until #WorldMentalHealthDay with an important message: You can’t handle everything on your own, and it’s completely okay. Take a minute to remember that it's okay to need others and reach out for help #Suicideprevention #strongertogether
