Category Archives: Leo’s Letters
Leo’s Letter: Possible Further Delay in Community Funding Relief
We heard this morning that states could request a 30-day extension to submit plans on the use of the additional Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) monies. This afternoon, The Arc had a meeting with state leaders and a CMS representative (Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) to further review the billions states will receive (approximately $400 million for our state).
Leo’s Letter: The Impact of Housing’s “Sky High Prices”
Leo’s Letter: Amy’s Got It! Learning From Amazing Amy’s Example
According to CBS News, Amy Bockerstette is known as “Amazing Amy.” What makes her amazing or special?
Leo’s Letter: Important Updates on Day Services and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Nearly a year ago, during our COVID 19-sprint, someone commented, “embrace the uncertainty.” That approach depends on what we are uncertain about. But though we’ve learned to live with uncertainty, we continue to work together toward more clarity as reopening occurs. This blog and Monday’s Leo Live will touch on two major, related policy areas: Day Services and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).
COVID-19: Leo’s Letter: A Planned Reopening For ALL of Us
This week, Governor Charlie Baker announced that Massachusetts will “reopen some outdoor Phase 4, Step 2 industries effective May 10th and put plans in place for further reopening on May 29th and August 1st.” What wasn’t said is very important to our community: When will re-opening of our community day and employment services take place?
Leo’s Letter: Community Living for Everyone
Imagine if you had an intellectual disability, autism, or other developmental disability and had to rely on family and friends for any support you may need. That was the reality in 1960. Today, eight (8) decades later, there are public benefits which allow many with disabilities to have a full life in the community.