2011
VD-HCBS 101 Call Materials
May 1, 2013 -
May 2013
The Veteran Affairs (VA) Central Office, along with the NRCPDS, holds VD-HCBS 101 Calls with VAMCs interested in the VD-HCBS program. The materials include the VD-HCBS 101 Call slides, VAMC Getting Started FAQs, the VD-HCBS Program Readiness Review, and the VD-HCBS FMS Readiness Review.
For the VD-HCBS 101 materials, Click Here.
Affordable Care Act Issue Brief Summary
May 9, 2013 -
April 2013
In preparation for the implementation of the the ACA, the NRCPDS looked into how participant direction will be impacted by the new legislation. The issue brief was authored by Policy expert, Lucia Cucu, Center FMS Lead, Mollie Murphy, and Center Director, Kevin J. Mahoney.
Click Here for the Summary
VD-HCBS Webinar
March 13, 2013 -
March 13, 2013
The Administration for Community Living will join the Veteran’s Health Administration on the second Quarterly National Webinar related to Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Services (VD-HCBS).
Visit our Events Page for more information
Aging & Disability Network Toolkit
January 2013
The ADN toolkit, funded by ACL and developed by NRCPDS, serves the Aging and Disability network with an interactive educational resource. It covers both the philosophy of participant direction and the operational elements of a well-developed program; including program design, implementation, and evaluation.
View the toolkit online at: Aging and Disability Network Toolkit
Budget Crisis Toolkit
December 18, 2012
Recently, AARP linked to a helpful tookit for use by state policymakers and advocates that was developed by the NRCPDS. This resource is intended to provide insight to and assistance with decision-making during difficult budget times.
VD-HCBS Educational Call
December 11, 2012 -
December 12, 2012
Administration for Community Living (ACL) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) will host an educational call focused on the Veteran-Directed Home & Community-Based Services (VD-HCBS) Program. The call will feature federal administrators from ACL and VHA.
Event: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2-3PM ET
Agency with Choice: White Paper
October 30, 2012 -
October 30, 2012
Our newly released white paper presents the benefits and challenges of Agency with Choice (AwC) Financial Management Services (FMS) and puts forth the list of key components for AwC FMS to be considered participant-directed.
Participant Engagement Issue Brief
October 30, 2012 -
October 30, 2012
This new issue brief provides a strong foundation for understanding and implementing meaningful and effective engagement practices in the design and improvement of a broad range of public programs and policies.
Fiscal/Employer Agent (F/EA) Core Standards
September 17, 2012
The F/EA Core Standards are a set of standards that our FMS members support and consider to be best practices in the provision of Fiscal/Employer Agent Services.
Guiding Principles Released
January 1, 2012
The NRCPDS joined with members of disability and worker communities to sign Guiding Principles for Partnerships with Unions and Emerging Worker Organizations.
Guiding Principles Released
November 22, 2011
The NRCPDS joined with members of disability and worker communities to sign Guiding Principles for Partnerships with Unions and Emerging Worker Organizations.
FMS Conference Materials
November 16, 2011
Materials and presentations from the 2011 FMS Conference are now available.
The FMS Conference is Now Full
November 4, 2011
The FMS Conference is now full! Updated materials are available on the conference webpage.
A CLASS Act Update
October 28, 2011
Recently, Secretary Selbelius announced that she didn't see a way for the CLASS Act to succeed given the financial solvency requirement. Our NRCPDS Director has drafted a letter discussing what this means for LTC reform.
Conference Registration Notice
September 23, 2011
Registration rates for the FMS conference will increase after October 15th.
Lynn's Story
September 16, 2011
Lynn MacDonald, National Participant Network member, created a new video sharing her story. Take a look at the video and learn more about the NPN.
Reserve Your FMS Exhibit Space
August 30, 2011
Limited exhibit space available at the 2011 FMS Conference! Reserve your space and register today.
Join Us: Program Membership Launched!
August 4, 2011
The NRCPDS is pleased to announce the launch of a new service, program membership, for state level agencies interested in participant direction.
NRCPDS Awarded New Funding from AoA
July 26, 2011
Assistant Secretary Greenlee awards $2.25 million to NRCPDS to enhance home and community based service delivery.
New Interactive Program Map
July 2011
With this new mapping tool, participants and advocates can easily find out what is available in their state.
2011 FMS Conference- Register Now!
July 1, 2011
Registration for the 2011 FMS Conference is now open. The conference will be held in Baltimore, MD on November 14 & 15, 2011.
Public Policy Annual Report Released
June 29, 2011
The NRCPDS has released a Public Policy Annual Report. The report covers all work by the center and its public policy advisory committee, including work on health care reform.
Our NPN is up for a Refresh Project Grant
June 1, 2011
Our National Participant Network (NPN) has a new opportunity to support Stakeholder Networks in 5 states with funding from Pepsi! The NPN is currently in the running for this additional funding and you can help!
New NRCPDS Website Launches
Jun 23, 2011
The NRCPDS has launched a new website design! The redesigned website features a video series, program map, and extensive tools & resources.
New VAnguard Article on VD-HCBS
May 1, 2011
An April 2011 article in VAnguard Magazine highlights "a new partnership is helping veterans with disabilities live independently at home"