Resource of the Week

Long-term Care, Supports, and Services Competency Model

http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/pyramid.aspx?LTC=Y

Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has worked with technical and subject matter experts from education, business, and industry to develop a comprehensive competency model for the Long-term Care, Supports, and Services (LTCSS) Industry. The model is designed as a resource supporting workforce development efforts to prepare the workers who make it possible for the aging population and those with disabilities to live their lives with independence and dignity.

Resource of the Week

Fast Facts and Figures about Social Security
http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/chartbooks/fast_facts/index.html

An annual publication featuring compiled information, graphs and visuals about Social Security to answer commonly asked questions. Fast Facts & Figures answers the most frequently asked questions about the programs SSA administers. It highlights basic program data for the Social Security (retirement, survivors, and disability) and Supplemental Security Income programs.

Free Event

You are Invited! Ed Roberts Campus Open House

We have been anxiously and excitedly anticipating the opening of the new Ed Roberts Campus (ERC) in Berkeley and happy to pass on an invitation that we received from the Accessible Technology Coalition for the ERC Open House!

  

Saturday, April 9, 2011
Ribbon-cutting 1:00 pm
Open House and Refreshments 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
At the Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline, Berkeley, California
(at the Ashby BART Station)
http://www.edrobertscampus.org

From the ERC website: "The Ed Roberts Campus is a nonprofit (501c3) corporation that has been formed by disability organizations that share a common history in the Independent Living Movement of People with Disabilities. These organizations have joined together to plan and develop a universally designed, transit-oriented campus located at the Ashby BART Station in South Berkeley. The Ed Roberts Campus now houses the offices of the collaborating organizations as well as fully accessible meeting rooms, a computer/media resource center, a fitness center, a cafe, and a child development center." Go to the ERC website to learn more!

"DPN Recommends"

Get Smart about Important Changes to Medi-Cal

 

We are so grateful to our organization partners, like the Independent Living Resource Center, who help us get the most important information affecting the disability community to you. Recently, the ILRC passed on a very useful flyer about changes to Medi-Cal that will impacting people with disabilities and seniors. If you would like a copy of the flyer, contact the DPN at (415) 637-2499.

Here is the low-down:

• If you receive Medicare this does not apply to you.
• You are still on Medi-Cal but you receive your care from doctors, hospitals and providers from the plan.
• You do not pay anything to join. 
• When joining a plan, choose the Plan that your doctors and hospitals work with, even if your doctor is not in the plan you might be able to continue seeing that doctor

There are two ways to enroll. First, you will receive a letter in the mail 90 days before your birthday with information about the upcoming changes, then 60 days before your birthday you will receive an enrollment packet in the mail.   This package will have information about the 2 different health plans you can join and an enrollment form.  You must enroll in a plan during or before your birthday month or Medi-Cal will choose a plan for you, complete the application form and mail it back or call Heath Care Options at 1-800-430-4263 and enroll over the phone. If you get care through a special Medi-Cal program (CCS, GHPP or Waiver) your care for those conditions will not change, you will still have to join a Health Plan.

For more information, contact the Independent Living Resource Center at (415) 543-6222.

Resource of the Week

 

National Rehabilitation Information Center

 http://www.naric.com/

National Rehabilitation Information Center's online gateway to an abundance of disability- and rehabilitation-oriented information organized in a variety of formats designed to make it easy for users to find and use.

The National Rehabilitation Information Center is an extensive online resource for information relating to physical disabilities. The site includes announcements about upcoming grants, employment, advocacy, benefits, financial assistance, education, technology and more.

Resource of the Week

 


Going to College

http://www.going-to-college.org

This website contains information about living college life with a disability. It is designed for high school students and provides video clips, activities and additional resources that can help youth get a head start in planning for college. Through several interviews, college students with disabilities from across Virginia provided key information for the site. These video clips offer a way to hear first hand from students with disabilities who have been successful.

Each module includes several activities that help an individual explore more about themselves, learn what to expect from college and equip them with important considerations and tasks to complete when planning for college.  

Free Event

Healthier Living

Free 6 - week workshops

Tuesdays, March 1 - April 12, 2011
12:30 - 3pm
(no class on March 29th)
Mission Bay Branch Library
960 Fourth St. (at Berry), 415.355.2838


Wednesdays, April 20 - May 25, 2011
12:30 - 3pm
Ocean View Branch Library
345 Randolph St. (at Ramsell), 415.355.5615

Do you or someone you love or care for have:

• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Heart problems
• Chronic health problems
  

Learn how to:

• Manage pain, stress, and fatigue
• Be more fit and eat healthier
• Work more effectively with your doctor and health care professionals
• Set goals and problem solve to make positive changes in your life 
• Feel better and reduce your health care costs

Everyone is welcome though space is limited. Pre-Registration is required.

Contact Shelly Glazer, Older Adults Department at city College of S.F. at 415.452.5839 or sdglazer@ccsf.edu

Workshop will be in English. FREE gifts and awards will be given to participants completing the workshop!

Presented by the Mission Bay and Ocean View Branches of the 

San Francisco Public Library

www.sfpl.org

Resource of the Week

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

http://www.nfcc.org/

The NFCC promotes the national agenda for financially responsible behavior and builds capacity for its Members to deliver the highest quality financial education and counseling services. This website has several tools to help consumers plan and manage their credit.

Resource of the Week

Social Security Online

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/getservices-change.htm

SocialSecurity.gov is a listing of resources, in both English and Spanish, for people currently receiving benefits.  This site contains links to services such as replacing a Medicare card, checking benefits, requesting a proof of income letter, changing phone number or address, and scheduling payments.

Resource of the Week

Career One Stop Worker ReEmployment Portal
http://www.careeronestop.org/reemployment/

Worker ReEmployment is your one-stop site for employment, training and financial help after a layoff. This site contains information on applying for Unemployment Benefits, job
searching, food support and housing assistance for people who have lost their jobs.