PAS Updates: 3/27 Demo, IHHS news summary

PAS News and Updates:

An opoprtunity to see our new Quickmatch Personal Care Attendant Matching Software:

Tuesday March 27th, every half hour from 12:30 to 2:30

Find out about our new software and how to to become a provider!

• More information about the 3/27 registry softweare demo
• More resources for finding a personal care attendant

IHHS news

This is from the 3/12 IHSS provider newsletter:

Rapid Response Program to End

We regret to announce that starting April 1, 2012, Rapid Response
services will no longer be available. We know it is an important
service for those who use it.  Our contract with our long-time vendor
came to an end. However, we are exploring other approaches for dealing
with after hours needs.
 Links:
   1. http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=d266d8c6ff&e=dcd93dc944
   2. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=13eeaa7eec&e=dcd93dc944

Although we will no longer be able to help you find a replacement
worker when our office is closed, we can help you during our regular
office hours.  IHSS consumers may call the Public Authority Registry at
(510) 577-1980, Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm, to request a
personalized list of providers for you to call yourself.  For more
details and ideas on how to maintain back-up homecare workers, please
view our [3]Rapid Response Closure letter.
 Links:
   3. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=4f04f7a1dc&e=dcd93dc944

What's New in Sacramento
The Capitol is a buzz with Governor Brown's proposals to move consumers
with both Medicare and Medi-Cal (duals) into managed care.  Ten
counties, including Alameda, have applied to participate in a pilot
program that would test this model of care.  Consumers and advocates
are cautioning against implementing managed care state-wide before
working out the details and before assessing the results of the pilot.
We'll try to keep you informed with our new [4]Face Book page!
 Links:
   4. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=148b30e1b2&e=dcd93dc944

Fremont Classes for Homecare Workers

South County IHSS homecare workers can attend Public Authority training
in Fremont April - June 2012.

For the first time, together with Community Resources for Independent
Living, we will offer a 24-hour Homecare Worker Class in Fremont.  In
addition this quarter we offer CPR/First Aid, IHSS BASICS and Caring
for Yourself While Caring for Others.

To sign up for classes, fill out and mail in the [5]Registration
Formfor Spring 2012 or call 510-577-3554 for more information.
Education Program at College of Alameda
The Direct Support Professionals Program provides employment training
for low income individuals seeking a career in the developmental
disabilities service sector. This 16-week intensive education &
training program includes contextualized instruction and workplace
experience.
 Links:
   5. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=5651591bb5&e=dcd93dc944

The Program is offered at the College of Alameda and consists of 13.5
units of credit at with a certificate for successful completion.
Services include case management and job development.  For more
information view the [6]Program Announcement or call 510-748-2178.
Welcome to the
Public Authority for IHSS E-News!
March 2012
 * Rapid Response program to end
 * Managed Care for IHSS?
 * Fremont Workshops
 * College training for direct support workers
 Links:
   6. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=9345d76557&e=dcd93dc944

Below is our new brochure! Find Spanish and Chinese versions on our
[7]website homepage.
 Links:
   7. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=c673e8341a&e=dcd93dc944

[8]Front page of new public Authority informational brochure
 Links:
   8. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=9560b35f80&e=dcd93dc944

Public Authority
Services

IHSS Registry:
Help finding a homecare worker
Consumers: 510-577-1980
Homecare Workers: 510-577-5694

Rapid Response:
Emergency worker replacement
1-877-306-4425

Training Program
510-577-3554

Health Benefits
for Homecare Workers
510-577-3551
 You are getting this e-mail because you've contacted our agency or signed up at an outreach event and requested to receive updates on IHSS and the Public Authority in Alameda County.

Mon January 23 2011- Explore Your Future: UC Berkeley invites students with Disabilities to explore Campus on Ed Roberts Day!

UC Berkeley’s Invitation to A College Campus Visit For High School Students with Disabilities

On January 23, 2012

Explore Your Future

Who:  The Disabled Students’ Program at the University of California, Berkeley, in cooperation with the Berkeley Center for Independent Living (CIL), is opening the Cal campus to area high school students with disabilities. Support has been provided by the Thunen Family Foundation and William “Sandy” Muir and Paulette “Pauli” Muir.

What:  During the program, area high school students with disabilities will engage in a short session on “how to” get into college, as well as enjoy a tour of the Cal college campus. The entire program will take about 90 minutes.

Where: Identical tours will begin at 9am, 11am and 1pm, in the Alumni House on UC Berkeley’s campus (near Bancroft Way and the Haas Pavilion). Pick a time and call-in your reservation request (see contact person’s name below).

When: This program will be held on January 23, 2012, in observance of the statewide Ed Roberts’ Day celebration – recently enacted and sponsored by State Senator Loni Hancock (invited). 

Why:  As a student at Cal, Ed Roberts helped this campus learn how to serve students with disabilities. He also founded the Berkeley CIL.  Ed Roberts forever changed the landscape for people with disabilities in our community, state, nation and the world. Come and build your future. For more about Ed Roberts see: http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2010/07/27/roberts/

 For more information about this event; or to make a reservation for your school contact: Paul Hippolitus, Director of the Disabled Students’ Program at Hippolitus@berkeley.edu; or call 510-642-8783.

Leadership Opportunity for Youth With Disabilities!!

California Youth Leadership ForumFor Students with Disabilities

July 23-27, 2012

Sacramento, CA

California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)

(Dates subject to change.)

Develop Leadership Skills, and learn how to reach your academic, career, and independence goals.

Talk with policy makers and educate them on ways they can improve the lives of young people with disabilities.

Live on the CSUS campus during the week at no cost to you!

Make new friends for life!

Application Information:

www.dor.ca.gov/YLF

For more information and how to complete an application, please go to the website.

Contact us at (916) 558-5407 (voice) - (916) 558-5403 (TTY).

Stay informed! Go to the Advocacy Corner for frequent updates!