Advocate For Autism
Supporting YOUR Choices!
1 in every 91 have autism
See the CALL FOR ACTION BY THE AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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(607) 754-9694 - located in upstate New York
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NY WEB SITE IS LAUNCHED!
Site is �eone�]stop shop�f for information on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders
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ALBANY, N.Y. �] Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and their families now have a single comprehensive resource to go to for important information on ASDs and the State services available to address the needs of these individuals and their families. New York State�fs Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) and the State Education Department (SED) announced today the launch of the New York ACTS (www.nyacts. org) Web site.
New York ACTS (An Initiative for Adults and Children on the Spectrum) was developed by the New York State Interagency Task Force on Autism, a partnership of 11 State agencies
�gNew York ACTS demonstrates New York State�fs commitment to letting the people we serve drive what we do,�h said OMRDD Commissioner Diana Jones Ritter.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Ready to move out, but a group home doesn't suit your needs?
Could live on your own, but just need some support/supervision?
Too much turn over of community and respite workers?
Want to have a choice in choosing your staff? You choose who you spend your time with!
Want more choice of appropriate programs? Sheltered workshops not for you? Want a real job?
Are you one of the people listed on the NYS CARES registery? Did you know that this list is NOT a guarantee that you will have a spot in a home?
Then Self-Determination may be for you.
What is Self-Determination?
It is a program funded by OMRDD (Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilites). If you are enrolled in (or eligible) for Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver, then you may tap into this innovative program in NY State.
It is an idea that came from people with developmental disabilities and their families. They wanted more control over their supports and services.
It's about personal and parental choice, you, together with friends and family decide what you want to do, what supports you'll need and who to hire to assist you. You arrange your own service schedules. You authorize payments for supports and services you have chosen. You have to agree to budget wisely, but you are in control.
Advocates For Autism offers these services and is proud to have been a part of over 90 individuals with developmental disabilities, all various degrees of capacity and potential, live the life that they are meant for!
Not sure if you are enrolled? What to do next? Call today and we can give you the resources you need to start the process. (607) 754-9694 or email: info@advocateforautism.com