State Plan 2007 - 2011 (by Committee Responsibility)
COMMUNITY SUPPORTS COMMITTEE
Goal I.
Individuals
with developmental disabilities have the staffing, financial, and
technological supports necessary to live in the home of their choice
including respite and relief during emergencies.
Objective 1. Advocate for individuals to receive the supports
they need in an equitable, transparent manner.
Objective 2. Develop expertise and resources to support
individuals with challenging behaviors to remain in the community.
Objective 3: Participate in the implementation of the Olmstead
Plan to best utilize existing resources for people with
disabilities.
Objective 4: Maximize and develop
current residential living options for individuals with DD to
increase available, accessible, and affordable alternatives.
Goal II.
People with developmental disabilities have access to appropriate,
safe, and timely transportation options in order to participate in
their communities.
Objective 1. Work with public and private transportation and
advocacy agencies to devise solutions for providing transportation
options (services and scheduling).
Objective 2. Work with public and private transportation
agencies to make sure transportation information is distributed via
a variety of traditional and non-traditional methods.
Objective 3.
Advocate for the appointment of persons with developmental
disabilities on decision-making boards that can affect the
development and provision of accessible transportation.
Goal III. There is a system in place
(per Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 333F) that supports community
inclusion and includes consumer-directed services, individual
budgeting, and the development of natural supports. The system is
simple, timely and effective, economically efficient with adequate
funding, decentralized with outcome-based quality assurance, and
uses a non-intrusive and person-centered approach.
Objective 1. Support the implementation of a new HCBS MR/DD
waiver by July 1, 2006 with adequate guidelines and education to
individuals, families, and providers in a timely manner.
Objective 2. Obtain DDD’s budget information and advocate for
full funding to be used efficiently and effectively.
Objective 3. Work with government agencies to improve the
identification of individuals coming into the system.
Objective 4. Partner with appropriate agencies in developing a
monitoring tool for quality of life.
Objective 5. Work with public and private sector agencies to
maximize funding for community services to meet individual needs.
Objective 6. Analyze the case management system to determine its
current status, make recommendations, and create a timeline for
implementation with appropriate stakeholders, which results in a
system which incorporates the principles of self-determination.
Objective 7. Analyze availability and adequacy of services under
the new waiver and make recommendations if necessary.
Objective 8.
Work
with DOH on the implementation of the DD Consumer Services program
to identify trends and solutions.
HEALTH & EARLY CHILDHOOD
COMMITTEE
Goal I. People with developmental
disabilities have access to needed medical and dental care.
Objective 1. Work to reduce health disparities among persons in
Hawaii with developmental disabilities.
Objective 2. Work to increase the number of persons with
developmental disabilities who have access to preventive and
restorative dental care.
Objective 3. People with developmental disabilities have the
information necessary to make an informed choice of a Medicaid
managed care health plan and have access to needed medical services
through the Quest Expanded Access program.
Objective 4. Increase access and
utilization of EPSDT under Medicaid and S-CHIP.
Goal II. Appropriate
family-centered, community-based, culturally-appropriate services
and supports will be available to all children with special needs.
Objective 1. Appropriate early intervention services will be
available to all infants and toddlers with developmental
disabilities and/or at risk for developmental disabilities.
Objective 2. Appropriate preschool services will be available
for children with developmental disabilities in inclusive settings.
Objective 3. Transition between early intervention and special
education preschool and between preschool and kindergarten will be a
positive experience for children and families.
Objective 4. Improve community support services for children
with developmental needs and their families.
Objective 5. Increase options for children with developmental
disabilities who are medically fragile to live in a natural home
environment rather than a medical facility.
PUBLIC AWARENESS, SELF-DETERMINATION, & TRAINING
COMMITTEE
Goal I. The capacity for
self-determination is enhanced through activities that support and
inform self-advocates, family members, service providers,
policymakers and the general public.
Objective 1. Support the formation of a statewide self-advocacy
organization and its ongoing activities.
Objective 2. Conduct annual Partners in Policymaking academy and
keep partners involved after graduation.
Objective 3. Organize and train self-advocates and family
members to interact with policymakers.
Objective 4. Collaborate to provide training on
self-determination, person-centered planning, individualized
budgets, and awareness of rights under state and federal laws.
Objective 5. Support training of direct support personnel and
opportunities for their retention and advancement.
Objective 6. Increase public awareness about disability through
the development and dissemination of multi-media materials.
EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION
COMMITTEE
Goal I. Persons with developmental
disabilities are employed consistent with their interests and
abilities.
Objective 1. Meet with government and provider agencies and
employers to identify actions necessary to increase employment of
individuals with DD.
Objective 2. Identify a range of employment options based on
self-determination and choice principles.
Objective 3. Identify potential business
development resources for persons with DD.
Objective 4. Promote efforts by state agencies and counties to
utilize federally legislated work programs.
Objective 5. People have the supports to
obtain employment of their choices.
Objective 6. Obtain grants for developing micro-enterprises,
self-employment, and small business.
Goal II. School transitions are
meaningful and individualized consistent with the principles of
self-determination.
Objective 1. Increase transition options, i.e., employment,
higher or continuing education, housing, recreation, and social
opportunities for students with DD.
Objective 2. Encourage advocacy agencies in their efforts to
promote participation through the dissemination of information to
all appropriate individuals and agencies involved in transitional
planning.
Objective 3. Improve coordination among persons with DD and
their circles of support in order to create a meaningful transition
process in which all involved parties understand all post-school
options.
Goal III. The IDEA is reauthorized
with necessary provisions and funding to ensure that children with
disabilities receive free and appropriate services and supports.
Objective 1. Advocate for appropriate provisions and funding
within IDEA.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you have any comments or suggestions, please email them to plan@hiddc.org or call the Council
office.
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