Townhall Telemeeting
CDCAN Report #057-2010: 2 Teleconferences Today - 10AM IHSS Program Integrity & Fraud Prevention by Dept of Social Services; and 1PM to 2:45 Townhall Telemeeting on Proposed Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center with DDS Director & Others
Wed, 2010-03-17 21:20 — chrisTwo Teleconference Today – March 17th:
- 10:00 – 12 Noon: IHSS Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention by the Department of Social Services
- 1:00 - 2:45 PM: CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting on Proposed Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center with Department of Developmental Services Director Terri Delgadillo, other Staff and Advocates
Both teleconferences open to the public and will have question and answer period – both deal with critical issues impacting people with disabilities, mental health needs and seniors
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 03/17/2010 08:00 AM (Pacific Time)] - Two teleconferences are scheduled today (March 17th, Wednesday) that have major impact on people with disabilities, mental health needs and seniors:
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon by the Department of Social Services dealing with In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) featuring department officials who will talk about and also answer questions from the public via toll free lines on the IHSS Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention process. For further information go to the department’s website about this at: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/agedblinddisabled/PG2170.htm
- 1:00 to 2:45 PM, the CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting featuring Department of Developmental Services Director Terri Delgadillo and other department senior staff and advocates on the proposed closure of Lanterman Developmental Center. For further information about the proposed closure, go to the Department of Developmental Services website at http://www.dds.ca.gov/WhatsNew/Index.cfm
CDCAN Report #055-2010: 3/17 Wed 1PM to 2:45PM CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting on Lanterman Developmental Center Proposed Closure Featuring DDS Director & Staff, Advocates Including Local Regional Center Directors and Families
Tue, 2010-03-16 12:43 — chrisMarch 17th CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting Focus on Proposed Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center
Free Townhall Can Be Accessed By Toll Free Lines – Featuring Director of Department of Developmental Services – Also Advocates Including Director of San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center - Opportunity for People to Make Comments & Ask Questions Before Proposed Plan Is Submitted to Legislature April 1st – Has Impact to Olmstead Decision
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 03/16/2010 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)] - The proposed closure of Lanterman Developmental Center is the focus of the March 17, 2010 (Wednesday) CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting from 1:00 to 2:45 PM and will provide the public probably with the last statewide opportunity to provide brief comments and ask questions directly about the proposed closure to senior Schwarzenegger Administration officials before the proposed plan is finalized and submitted to the Legislature by April 1st for approval in the coming months. Anyone anywhere, including residents, families, workers, local providers, regional center staff, other state or local agencies, and others can participate in the townhall using the toll free lines. (Note: people will also have opportunities to make comments on the proposed plan after it is is submitted, at budget subcommittee hearings scheduled for late April and early May)
CDCAN Report #053-2010: Proposed Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center Focus of March 17th CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting - Featuring DDS Director and Others
Fri, 2010-03-12 00:31 — chrisProposed Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center Focus Of March 17th CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting with DDS Director and Advocates
Opportunity to Make Comments and Ask Questions About Proposal To Close Pomona Facility – Schwarzenegger Administration Will Submit Plan on Closure of Facility and Transition of People and Workers April 1st that Requires Review and Approval of Legislature
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 03/11/2010 08:40 PM (Pacific Time)] - The proposed closure of Lanterman Developmental Center will be the focus of a CDCAN Townhall “Telemeeting” scheduled for March 17, 2010, Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:45 PM, that can be accessed by toll free lines to anyone and will feature Department of Developmental Services Director Terri Delgadillo and other senior department officials. The toll free phone number and instructions on how to participate in the free townhall – provided by CDCAN as a public service – is listed below.
The townhall telemeeting will also feature a panel to provide additional comments or ask questions (in addition to the general audience) including representatives from Lanterman Developmental Center families and residents, other advocates and the executive director of San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center, whose service area includes that facility.
CDCAN Report #016-2010: Regional Centers & Developmental Centers Focus of Today's Townhall Telemeeting at 1:00PM to 2:45PM with DDS Director Terri Delgadillo & Other Senior Department Officials
Wed, 2010-01-13 22:11 — chris- SECOND CDCAN TOWNHALL TELEMEETING TODAY
- UPDATE ON GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET
- FOCUS REGIONAL CENTERS & DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS
- FEATURING DDS DIRECTOR TERRI DELGADILLO
Update on Ongoing Budget Changes & Reductions Passed As Part of 2009-2010 State Budget Last July - Free Telemeeting Accessible By Any Phone Line – People With Disabilities, Mental Health Needs, the Blind, Seniors, Families, Community Providers & Workers Who Provide Supports and Services Can Participate & Ask Questions – Townhall Dedicated In Memory of the Life of Ruth Shelton
Note: An audio version of the townhall telemeeting can be downloaded by visiting CDCAN Report #004-2010: Townhall Telemeeting with DDS Director Terri Delgadillo
CDCAN Report #007-2010: CDCAN Townhall Telemeetings on IHSS (and Other Social Services)
Thu, 2010-01-07 17:12 — chrisCDCAN Report #007-2010: CDCAN Townhall Telemeetings on IHSS (and Other Social Services)
Thu, 2010-01-07 17:06 — chris- TOWNHALL TELEMEETINGS WITH STATE OFFICIALS - FOCUS ON GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PROPOSALS
- Jan 12th - IHSS & Other Social Service Programs
- Jan 13th - Regional Centers & Developmental Centers
CDCAN Report #285-2009: Townhall Telemeeting on IHSS Budget Cuts, Lawsuit Update Oct 21 from 1:00PM to 2:45PM; Also Medi-Cal Optional Benefits Lawsuit Hearing Before 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Tue, 2009-10-20 21:48 — chris- CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting Wed at 1 PM
- Focus on IHSS Budget Cuts - Lawsuit Update
- Also This Week: Medi-Cal Optional Benefits Federal Lawsuit Filed By Medicaid Defense Fund Will Be Heard Oct 22 At 11 AM in SF Before 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 10/20/09 09:59 AM (Pacific Time)] - In the wake of a federal court ruling yesterday that stopped major cuts to In-Home Supportive Services that used little known assessment tools as a means to narrow eligibility and reduce services, a CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon (October 21) from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM featuring representatives and advocates for people with disabilities, mental health needs, the blind, seniors, and support workers to provide updates to that lawsuit, and also updates on other cuts and policy changes to IHSS that still remain.
The free townhall telemeetings, since 2003, have been a regular way for people who cannot easily leave their communities or homes due to health needs, supports, resources, transportation, to participate in public policymaking, to hear policymakers and others and to ask questions directly. The townhall telemeetings can be accessed from any phone line, or by going to a participating local site that is dialing in.
Depending on availability, someone from the legal team that represented IHSS recipients and workers in the lawsuit that stopped the IHSS budget reductions yesterday, may be on the townhall telemeeting to provide an update on the lawsuit.
CDCAN Report #282-2009: Critical Court Hearings Today on IHSS and Thursday on Medi-Cal Optional Benefits
Mon, 2009-10-19 10:05 — chrisCRITICAL COURT HEARINGS THIS WEEK
Federal Judge in Oakland Will Hear Today Lawsuit Seeking to Stop or Delay IHSS Eligibility and Services Cuts - 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Will Hear on Thursday Lawsuit To Reinstate Medi-Cal Optional Benefits
SACRAMENTO, CALIF(CDCAN) [Updated 10/19/09 07:50 AM (Pacific Time)] - Two critical federal court hearings - one dealing with In-Home Supportive Services and the other focusing on Medi-Cal "optional benefits" - are scheduled this week that, depending on the rulings, could have sweeping impact those major budget reductions to children and adults with disabilities, mental health needs, the blind and low income seniors and their families across California.
The Medi-Cal "optional benefits" case could have sweeping impact on many other Medicaid funded programs and services that were hit this year by budget cuts, including those impacting regional centers that provide community-based services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, In-Home Supportive Services and more [see below for details on that case]
CDCAN Report #279-2009: Townhall Telemeeting on IHSS Budget Cuts on Oct 21 from 1:00PM to 2:45PM Featuring Advocates - Provide Updates as Implementation Date of of Major IHSS Cuts Approaches
Wed, 2009-10-14 23:21 — chrisCDCAN TOWNHALL TELEMEETING ON IHSS BUDGET CUTS OCTOBER 21 - WEDNESDAY 1:00 to 2:45 PM FEATURING ADVOCATES WHO WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS & PROVIDE UPDATES
Growing Fear and Near Panic Reported Among People With Disabilities, Mental Health Needs, Blind, Seniors, their Families, Workers Across the State As Official Notices of Cuts Go Out and Implementation Approaches November 1st
SACRAMENTO, CALIF(CDCAN) [Updated 10/14/09 09:30 PM (Pacific Time) - With widespread fear and growing near panic reported across the State among thousands of people with disabilities, the blind, mental health needs, seniors, their families and workers on the impact of major cuts to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) set to take effect November 1, a CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting has been scheduled for October 21, Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:45 PM featuring advocates who will answer questions and provide latest updates and information on the reductions and what people can do.
CDCAN TOWNHALL TELEMEETING
"BRINGING POLICYMAKING TO WHERE PEOPLE LIVE"
OCTOBER 21, 2009 - WEDNESDAY 1:00 - 2:45 PM
TOLL FREE LINE: 877-551-8082 (no passcode)
FEATURING ADVOCATES INCLUDING DEBORAH DOCTOR OF DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA (FORMERLY PROTECTION & ADVOCACY INC), KAREN KEESLAR (DISABILITY RIGHTS ADVOCATE & ADVOCATE FOR UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS) AND OTHERS (TO BE ANNOUNCED).
CDCAN Report #274-2009: Uproar After Schwarzenegger Administration Officials Back Out Minutes Before Start of Townhall Telemeeting on IHSS Budget Cuts
Thu, 2009-10-08 17:10 — chrisUPROAR AFTER SCHWARZENEGGER ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS BACK OUT MINUTES BEFORE TOWNHALL TELEMEETING ON IHSS BUDGET REDUCTIONS
OFFICIALS GIVE NOTICE LESS THAN 40 MINUTES BEFORE START OF TOWNHALL THAT THEY CANNOT SPEAK OR ANSWER QUESTIONS ON "ANY CHANGES TO IHSS" - HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ON TOWNHALL - MANY EXPRESS OUTRAGE SAYING STATE HAS OBLIGATION TO EXPLAIN CUTS WITH NOTICES GOING OUT LATE NEXT WEEK
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 10/07/09 08:30 PM (Pacific Time) - With less than 40 minutes before the start time, Schwarzenegger Administration senior department officials pulled out of a previously scheduled CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting where they were to provide important updates and answer questions from the public on how the state would be implementing major In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) budget reductions. The last minute pull out - with no other speakers - meant it was too late to cancel the costly townhall telemeeting, with hundreds of people with disabilities, mental health needs, the blind, seniors and other advocates across the state still calling in at 1 PM, not knowing what had happened.
After the announcement was made that the Schwarzenegger Administration officials had backed out, the organizers and hosts of the townhall telemeeting, and also several persons with disabilities and others who called in, expressed outrage, anger and dismay.
Eva Lopez, deputy director of the Department of Social Services - the agency that oversees the IHSS program statewide - and one of the two senior department officials scheduled to appear, said in a phone call to Marty Omoto, one of the organizers of the townhall telemeeting, that they were advised "by legal counsel" that they could not talk about or answer questions about "changes to IHSS". She said they would be willing to reschedule - though Omoto and other organizers of the townhalls said later that they were "too angry" to even consider that offer at this point, given the short notice and no warning that they could not participate today.
The Schwarzenegger Administration officials - both who have participated in CDCAN Townhall Telemeetings before - had agreed to do the townhall two weeks ago.
