Conference committee narrows H790 language, shifts $55,000 to Meals on Wheels and sets DCF deadlines In its second meeting, the H790 conference committee agreed to move $55,000 to Meals on Wheels, directed the Department for Children and Families to stand up a housing-assistance program with HUD approval and set April–May reporting deadlines, and advanced timelines for developmental-disability payment reforms to finish before adjournment.

Vermont's H790 conference committee has made crucial funding shifts, including a $55,000 boost for Meals on Wheels and new deadlines for housing assistance programs.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #HousingAssistance #FoodSecurity #VermontSocialServices #DisabilityReform

Assessment of need 'no longer fit for purpose' - Minister Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Hildegarde Naughton, has said that it is clear that the assessment of need (AON) system is "no longer fit for purpose".

Over 18,000 children in Ireland now face overdue disability assessments—Minister admits system is "no longer fit for purpose." Reform bill planned; legal six-month deadline remains. #DisabilityReform #Ireland buff.ly/cyazrWr

Write to your MP again - tell them the 'concessions' are unfair on new claimants and unworkable. Tell them their seats are still on the line.

#DisabilityReform #TakingThePip #DisabilityJustice

Montana 69th Legislature passes SB 394 addressing disability definitions and medical services SB 394 defines permanent partial and total disabilities along with medical service criteria.

Montana's Senate Bill 394 could redefine the future of workers' compensation, clarifying critical definitions that could impact thousands of injured workers.

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#MT #WorkersRights #DisabilityReform #MontanaWorkersComp #CitizenPortal #EconomicImpact

Massachusetts amends guardianship laws to enhance legal rights of incapacitated individuals Legislation updates legal notification rights for incapacitated individuals and guardian appointment standards.

A groundbreaking bill in Massachusetts aims to revolutionize guardianship laws, empowering individuals deemed incapacitated with newfound rights and protections.

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#MA #CivicAccountability #DisabilityReform #CitizenPortal #LegalRights

Senator Maquade proposes enhanced rates for home care workers to improve services Maquade and Damon advocate for improved care rates and training for home care workers.

Minnesota lawmakers are on the brink of transformative reforms to support individuals with disabilities, tackling asset limits and home care challenges head-on.

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#MN #DisabilityReform #CitizenPortal #HomeCareServices #MinnesotaDisabilities #EconomicAccessibility

Washington legislature enacts closure of Yakima Valley and Rainier schools Legislature closes Yakima Valley and Rainier schools to improve services for disabilities.

Washington State is on the verge of a transformative shift in disability services with House Bill 1472, aiming to close outdated centers and promote community living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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#WA #IndividualAutonomy #DisabilityReform

Minnesota commissioner streamlines disability determination process for timely appeals Commissioner enhances process for disability determinations and appeal timelines in Minnesota.

Minnesota is taking a bold step to reform its disability determination process, promising timely assistance and financial support for those appealing their benefits.

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#MN #FairHearings #MinnesotaDisability #EconomicAccessibility #DisabilityReform #CitizenPortal

Minnesota plans abbreviated reassessment for disability waiver recipients starting January 2026 Minnesota introduces streamlined assessment for disability waiver services effective January 2026.

Minnesota is on the brink of a transformative change for disability waiver recipients with Senate Bill 2598, which could simplify assessments and empower individuals like never before.

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#MN #MinnesotaDisability #HealthCareAccess #DisabilityReform #CitizenPortal

Minnesota lawmakers discuss collaborative bill for disability services reform Senators debate the need for collaboration in reforming disability service funding and policies.

Minnesota lawmakers are stepping up to empower families advocating for innovative living solutions for individuals with disabilities—will their collaborative efforts bring the change needed?

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#MN #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaDisability #CollaborationInPolicy #DisabilityReform

Washington state adjusts disability pension percentages for injured workers New rules establish pension limits and payments for permanently disabled workers in Washington

Washington State's Senate Bill 5548 could revolutionize benefits for injured workers, ensuring fair compensation even after previous claims.

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#WA #WorkerBenefits #EconomicJustice #CitizenPortal #DisabilityReform

Kentucky revises disability benefits reapplication process for retirement age eligibility Kentucky outlines new criteria for disability benefit reinstatement based on employment status.

House Bill 714 is set to revolutionize disability benefits for Kentucky state employees, ensuring fair compensation and support for those unable to work due to injury or illness.

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#KY #FinancialSecurity #EmployeeSupport #CitizenPortal #DisabilityReform

December 7
Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys responds to 3 Dail questions by Violet-Anne Wynne,
Pauline Tully & Catherine Connolly on the Green Paper on #DisabilityReform
www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/q...
#ScrapTheGreenPaper

On my way to the #ScrapTheGreenPaper (on #disabilityreform) protest outside Leinster House (which houses the Irish parliament). These proposals if implemented would make life a lot more difficult for many with #disabilities and disabling illnesses. 😡

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#ScrapTheGreenPaper

While not definite, I'm still hoping to go to this.

I haven't located anything red yet to wear. I think I will wear a blue ribbon to highlight I have ME & also wear my invisible disability lanyard around my neck.

#DisabilityReform #Disability #Disabled

Disabled People Demand The Irish Government: Scrap the Green Paper on Disability Reform - The Irish Government’s Green Paper on Disability Reform, written without disabled people & our DPOs but currently under public consultation, is fundamentally ableist. It suggests that the government can know everything it needs to about the lives and experiences of disabled people in order to categorise us by our ability to work, when a diagnosis worthy of any assistance is often expensive and can often only be acquired through the private system or by going abroad. - The Green Paper may force as many as half the people currently on disability off their payments and into work, and another third pressured into finding and entering into part time work. - The Green Paper will waste HSE money. The process to receive disability payments right now is long & difficult. The government assumes the limited things they can know about disabled people through medical assessments are the only things they nee

From Disability Power Ireland, Disabled Women Ireland, Neuro Pride Ireland, Oppose Reform Of Disability Allowance, Access for all Ireland

Disabled People Demand The Irish Government: Scrap the Green Paper on Disability Reform

#DisabilityReform

(Not ME-specific)
Some people might be interested in this online event on Thursday, November 30:
"Green Paper on Disability Reform Public Consultation - Online"

www.eventbrite.com/e/green-pape...

#DisabilityReform

Screenshot of page 1 of our submission

With one month before the deadline for submissions on the government's Green Paper on #DisabilityReform, here's our draft response* which can be downloaded from here
1drv.ms/w/s!AoHfldsp... or here
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5jjkk...

#MEcfs #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis

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Mr. Hession mentioned that the Department ran the rule over 1,000 preliminary cases when sorting them into three categories. I assume they were randomly selected so that they would give an indicative measure of where we are likely to land. What was the percentage outcome in terms of the different years? Mr. Rónán Hession: About of half of the people ended up on tier 3 and about 16% ended up on tier 1. We got to an estimated cost of €130 million.

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A worrying statistic from a preliminary analysis done by the Department of Social Protection:

"About of half of the people ended up on tier 3 and about 16% ended up on tier 1"

From: oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

#DisabilityReform

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands Topic: Green Paper on Disability Reform: A Public Consultation to Reform Disability Payments in Ireland Read the debate

Oireachtas Topic: Green Paper on Disability Reform: A Public Consultation to Reform Disability Payments in Ireland

Video recording here: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

Read the debate data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachta...

#DisabilityReform

Houses of the Oireachtas Seanad Éireann debate - Wednesday, 11 Oct 2023 Share this page Disability Allowance: Motion

Good to see a debate on the green paper on disability reform in the Irish Seanad (Senate).

A transcript is here:
oireachtas.ie/en/debates/d...

#PWD #Disability #DisabilityReform