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Archived Information 2009 Community Integration Progress Report and Strategic Plan Updates
Community Integration Submitted to the Governor
Advisory Commission
The 2009 updated Community Integration PROGRESS REPORT and the 2009 CROSS-
Community Integration GOVERNMENTAL STRATEGIC PLAN TO ASSURE CONTINUED COMMUNITY
Implementation Team INTEGRATION OF VIRGINIANS WITH DISABILITIES have been submitted to Governor
Kaine. The Plan was adopted jointly by the Community Integration Implementation Team
Site Index and the Community Integration Advisory Commission on June 23, 2009.The Progress
Report was compiled by the Implementation team with input from the
Commission.Alternate formats may be requested by email at:
julie.stanley@governor.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-371-0828.
Final Budget Update: Governor's Proposed Budget and General Assembly
Conference Committee Amendments
See a Crosswalk of the Governor's Proposed Budget items relating to community
integration, and final Conference Committee amendments.
2009 General Assembly Session Community Integration Bills
Final Update--March 2: See the final list and description of bills filed in the 2009 Session
of the General Assembly that relate to community integration for people with disabilities
here.
Community Integration Advisory Commission: 2008 recommendations to the
Governor
The Community Integration Advisory Commission has submitted its 2008
recommendations to the Governor. View the Report and its attachment here.
2009 Meeting Schedules Announced - 2008 Archives
Review 2008 Meeting Minutes of the Community Integration Advisory Commission
and Meeting Notes of the Implementation Team.
2009 Implementation Team Meeting Schedule has been posted.
2009 Community Integration Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule has been
posted.
Virginia Easy Access Launched
The Secretaries of Health and Human Resources and Information
Technology have launched a new website that brings together
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resources for long term supports by allowing people to access
them in one spot.Virginia Easy Access is a web portal that allows
seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to access
information about providers and other supports in the community.Housing, transportation,
and emergency preparedness are also included.The web portal is supported by
VirginiaNavigator and 2-1-1 Virginia.You can search for supports and service by zip code
on VirginiaNavigator and call or e-mail questions to 2-1-1 to find out more information.To
access the Virginia Easy Access website, please visit: http://easyaccess.virginia.gov/
Virginia launches website describing community living choice project for seniors
and individuals with disabilities.
Virginia is one of thirty-one states participating in a five-year,
$1.75 billion Money Follows the Person (MFP) Demonstration
project designed to create a system of long-term services and
supports that assist individuals to transition from certain long-
term care institutions into the community. This project supports
Virginia’s Olmstead initiative and complements the efforts of the
recently awarded Systems Transformation Grant that aims to
improve the infrastructure for community-based long-term
supports. Virginia’s MFP project, administered by the
Department of Medical Assistance Services, will make over $28 million in federal
Medicaid funds available to support Virginia’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.
For more details and the most current information on the MFP project, please visit
http://www.olmsteadva.com/mfp.
Own Your Future
No one ever said aging would be easy, but there are steps you
can take to age well! Take time now to prepare for your long-term
care needs. Long-term care refers to a broad range of supportive
medical, personal, and social services required by people who are
unable to meet their basic living needs for an extended period of
time. Learn more about how you can Own Your Future by
reviewing the resources available at www.vda.virginia.gov/oyf.
Executive Directive 6 issued by Governor Kaine
On May 18, 2007, Governor Kaine issued Executive Directive 6, directing five
Secretariats, 22 state agences and 2 state Councils to continue their collaborative efforts
with the Community Integration Advisory Commission, local governments and local
agencies to complete and annually update a comprehensive, cross-governmental
strategic plan designed to assure continued community integration of Virginians with
disabilities. The Plan and annual updates are due to the Governor by August 31 of each
year. Read the full document in word format.
Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
Are you interested in applying for an appointment to a Board or Commission? One of the
functions of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth is to assist the Governor in
his appointments of over 4,000 individuals to serve on Virginia's boards and
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commissions. That Office is deeply committed to the principle of including all segments
of the Commonwealth's population into government, because this is what makes the
theory of self-government a reality. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
Ed Turner, the Governor's Special Advisor on Disabilities, at
ed.turner@governor.virginia.gov, or at (804) 371-2666.
If you wish to serve on a board or commission, or recommend qualified candidates
to serve, please visit http://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/
Emergency Management
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has a website with helpful
information for Virginia’s citizens to prepare for and deal with a variety of potential
emergencies. Information that is specifically helpful for people with disabilities is
included.
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