CEO Perspective
So, Now What?
by Barbara Merrill, Esq.
To put it mildly, I am guessing most of us were quite surprised by the election results, regardless of our political leanings. I am guessing most of us share a sense of great relief this Presidential campaign is over, but many are also very uncertain about what comes next, especially as it relates to our services and supports and the individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that rely on them.
President’s Corner
A Look Ahead, A Renewed Invigoration
by Angela King, ANCOR President
Given our election surprise, predicted by none of the polls, we find ourselves adjusting to a “new” political landscape.
State Association Corner
The Bend in the Road
by Diane McComb, Liaison to State Association Executives
State Associations across the country are gearing up for the new legislative session beginning in January.
The POD Corner
Across the Board
Public Policy
Reports from the Policy Front
by Katherine Berland, Esq.
ANCOR's Government Relations staff distributes stories in the Washington Insiders Club (WICS) – a weekly round-up of top stories and headlines – to ANCOR Members to keep them up to date on policy and political developments of note to the disability community. The following entries highlight the most significant reports of the last two months.
Articles
CMS Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule: Part II
by Laura Nuss, Senior Advisor, Foothold Technology
In Part I of this series we discussed the elements of the HCBS Settings Final Rule that defined and described the requirements for all settings providing HCBS services. In this segment, we will discuss the additional requirements for provider owned or controlled residential settings operating under HCBS programs.
Our Big Tent: Two Views – Moving Forward
by Gary Blumenthal, President & CEO, Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers
The day after election day many Americans woke up to the unexpected results of an election upset. For some, the news has been frightening and confusing while for many others the result was the culmination of a cry for dramatic change in our body politic.
Our Big Tent: Two Views – Choices and Opportunities
by Peter Kowalski, CEO, John F. Murphy Homes Inc.
ANCOR members are passionate people. Perhaps our passion is what brought us to our work in the first place, or maybe it is a necessary ingredient to survive our turbulent profession; those without the passion simply melt away and leave for saner waters.
Children with Cerebral Palsy Are More Likely to Be Bullied
by Alex Diaz-Granados, Cerebral Palsy Guidance
Bullying is a major problem for a significant portion of students around the world. Young people get bullied at school and online. Those that are most vulnerable are children with disabilities, like cerebral palsy.
Members in the News
Comings and Goings
by Jerri McCandless
An update on the comings and goings of ANCOR members.
Obituaries
Robert P. McCaffrey
by ANCOR Staff
ANCOR staff mourns the loss of Mr. McCaffrey and extends our deepest condolences to his loved ones.
From Our Partners
Member Benefits
Did You Know?
by Marsha Patrick
'Did You Know?' Features Vendors from ANCOR Services Corp.’s Shared Resources Purchasing Network
The ANCOR Marketplace Benefits You!
by Marsha Patrick
The ANCOR Marketplace is an easy to navigate site that gives ANCOR members a special insight into new products and services.
SRPN
What Members Are Saying...
by Marsha Patrick
The Shared Resources Purchasing Network (SRPN), administered by the ANCOR Services Corporation, partners with national companies to provide significant savings to ANCOR Members and supports ANCOR programs.
