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THE NURSE PRACTICES ACT & DISABILITY RIGHTS

March 24, 2014 Posted By: admin All Articles No comments yet

By Mel Tanzman, Executive Director On Wednesday March 19, 2014, members of Rochester ADAPT, a national disability rights group fighting for the rights of all people with disabilities to live in the community, initiated an occupation of the offices of the New York State Nurses Association in Albany NY. The...

Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPAP)

September 27, 2013 Posted By: admin All Articles No comments yet

Submitted by Rob Cicoria, Consumer Advocate The Medicaid funded Consumer-Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPAP) began around 1970 in New York City, when disabled people who needed high-level care revolted against being involuntarily being put in nursing homes – – their civil rights to the pursuit of happiness were being infringed...

Housing Is An Essential Component Of Medicaid Redesign

August 5, 2013 Posted By: admin All Articles No comments yet

Submitted by Meghan Schoeffling, Director of Advocacy With all the changes to Medicaid, there has been a sharp focus on changes to how health care will be delivered throughout New York State to people with disabilities. Back in 2011, Governor Cuomo formed a Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) to address the...

Vignettes: WDOMI’s Impact On Westchester’s Disabled Residents

June 13, 2013 Posted By: admin All Articles No comments yet

1. PT is a 54 year old female with Multiple Sclerosis who was residing with her spouse who had a TBI and terminal cancer. Spouse passed away in February leaving PT with reduced income and lack of informal support. Could no longer afford housing. Worked with County Protective Services for...

MANAGED LONG TERM CARE IS COMING IN 2013 TO WESTCHESTER

January 15, 2013 Posted By: admin All Articles No comments yet

By Melvyn R. Tanzman, Executive Director There has been considerable fear and confusion regarding the changes mandated by Governor Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team, most significantly community local term care or home care becoming the responsibility of contracted Managed Care Organizations. Many questions are out there: Will my home care services...

GOOD NEWS FOR RECIPIENTS OF MEDICARE: THE FEDS ACKNOWLEDGE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC DISABILITIES

October 26, 2012 Posted By: admin All Articles No comments yet

By Mel Tanzman, Executive Director Have you or a loved one ever received home skilled services or outpatient Therapy under Medicare only to have services terminated because you have, according to your provider, reached your maximum rehabilitation potential? Well if this has happened to you a recently settled law suit...

What every resident in Westchester County needs to know about ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc.

January 4, 2012 Posted By: wdomadmin All Articles No comments yet

We all know that in today’s society, it is politically, culturally and socially incorrect to discriminate against anyone for any reason. The truth of the matter is – - it does happen! It is rare then, that there is a company that manages to emerge and stand out by distinctly...