00:25:38 Erica McFadden: Erica.mcfadden@acl.hhs.gov - please forward anything sent to Kimball since Mid March, if you haven't already. Thank you! 00:25:50 Peter Nye: If you have questions for Jill, then you may type them into the chat any time while she's speaking. 00:31:45 Sharon Finney: Link to full-screen Streamtext is at https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ILRU 00:34:57 Jill Jacobs: https://acl.gov/programs/hcbs-settings-rule#:~:text=The%20Home%20and%20Community%20Based,in%20the%20most%20integrated%20setting. 00:35:01 Carrie England: CA is scheduling now! 00:35:11 Mel Leviton: Yes - Idaho has benefitted from your help - thank you! 00:35:41 Jill Dudley: Yes, CILs were involved in the process in KS. 00:35:44 Mel Leviton: Sadly, Idaho's monitor was cancelled. 00:36:41 Jennifer Johnson: https://acl.gov/programs/hcbs-settings-rule#:~:text=The%20Home%20and%20Community%20Based,in%20the%20most%20integrated%20setting. 00:36:54 Jill Dudley: Yes, we want to see that change!!! 00:37:48 Sharon Finney: From Rochelle Miller: I'm not seeing the link and cannot find through a search on the ACL website. Where are the reports located? 00:37:58 Rochelle Miller: Thank you for the link Jennifer. 00:38:06 Jennifer Johnson: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/home-community-based-services/statewide-transition-plans/index.html 00:38:23 Peter Nye: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/home-community-based-services/statewide-transition-plans/index.html is where the reports are 00:46:41 Rochelle Miller: Erica, I will send you an email, but am so proud to announce that all Nine (9) CIL's and our boards in Colorado are hosting a 2 day retreat at YMCA Camp of the Rockies in Rocky Mountain National Park in September. All CIL's will shut down for these two days and Judy will be honored at the retreat, along with ADAPT and the pioneers of the movement here in Denver and Colorado. 00:48:42 Erica McFadden: Over the next few months, please send stories of how your disability and non-disability orgs have come together over the years and motivated change in your communities, states, or even nationally. Personal stories too! We can use this time to recognize the power of our IL network: Erica.McFadden@acl.hhs.gov 00:49:08 Erica McFadden: https://acl.gov/about-acl/budget 00:50:47 Erica McFadden: https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/FY2024ACL-CJ-508.docx 00:51:33 Erica McFadden: https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/about-acl/2023-03/All%20Purpose%20Table%20ACL%20FY%202024.docx 00:56:49 Erica McFadden: Legislative proposals are here pages 312-314: https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/FY2024ACL-CJ-508.docx 01:00:41 Sharon Finney: From Esther Ratajeski: Is there currently a process for applying for a new Part C grant in a state? Kentucky has a Part B center that we'd like to be fund with a Part C grant. If there's not a currently a process for this, might there be in the future? 01:01:09 Sharon Finney: From Anonymous: How much input would the network have on the projects of national significance? 01:02:03 Erica McFadden: Emergency funding, Page 67 under #4 here: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/fy-2024-phssef-cj.pdf 01:05:16 Sharon Finney: From Anonymous: Why would ACL put the decision on Part C funding splits to centers to the state? That is not based on IL principles. In most cases CILs are trying to get their state to recognize the needs of PWD. 01:05:32 Jasmine Megowan: I may have missed this, when are these legislative proposals going to Congress? 01:07:03 Erica McFadden: Not the State the the SPIL 01:07:21 Erica McFadden: Not the DSE - it goes by the IL network 01:08:10 Sharon Finney: From Esther Ratajeski: Does the proposal to allow increased flexibility with Part C funding involve increased funds, or would states have to take funding from some centers to give to others? 01:08:22 Erica McFadden: The SPIL would need to be signed off by the CILs in the state 01:12:26 Sharon Finney: Can you share the link to that funding Erica? 01:12:43 Erica McFadden: ED-GRANTS-040523-001 Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitative Services Administration (RSA): Pathways to Partnerships Innovative Model Demonstration Project, Assistance Listing Number 84.421E 01:12:58 Erica McFadden: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=pathways 01:13:02 Sharon Finney: From Anonymous: It would have been great if CIL's could have applied for this funding and then subcontracted with the other agencies. 01:13:32 Paula McElwee (she, her), ILRU: I think the State VR has to submit letter of intent on Monday so talk to them SOON. 01:14:52 Sharon Finney: From Anonymous: QUESTION For Erica McFadden if time permits when agenda is done--I understand the additional CDC funding is close to being distributed and the initial communication indicated that if all CILs accepted the funding it would be a minimum of $5K—can you update us on what the minimum will be now that you know how many have agreed to participate? 01:16:36 Jackie Sundquist, RAMP: Intent to apply letters are due 4.19.23 but full proposal not due until 6.5.23 01:18:14 Carmela Slivinski: this link is not working. Can you please send the information via email 01:19:15 Kimberly Meck: The link is working. Go down and click on ED-GRANTS-040523-001 in the table. 01:19:24 Jennifer Johnson: Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration reported that $224 million in grants is available for innovative demonstration projects “focused on the creation of systemic approaches to improve access to pre-employment transition services for children and youth with disabilities—Ed Department Earmarks $224 Million To Improve Transition For Students With Disabilities. https://rsa.ed.gov/about/programs/disability-innovation-fund-pathways-to-partnerships 01:19:45 Jennifer Johnson: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=347303 01:20:04 Peggy davidsmeyer: So for the extra COVID funding, we would have had to spend what were previously allotted? Because we had money leftover and more plans for the funding and were not granted an extension. 01:20:18 Jennifer Johnson: OSERS will conduct a pre-application meeting specific to this competition on April 25, 2023, at 2:00PM Eastern to respond to questions. Please continue to check https://ncrtm.ed.gov/grant-info for more information. The teleconference information, including the 84.421E pre-application meeting summary of the questions and answers, will be available at https://ncrtm.ed.gov/grant-info within ten business days after the pre-application meeting. 01:20:30 Sharon Finney: From Anonymous: Will the VR be required to share the funds with CILs or can they just say they partnered and not share funds --we have trouble with VR in our state actually partnering 01:24:46 Erica McFadden: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=pathway 01:25:32 Beth James: cautious 01:25:36 Jill Dudley: Yes, but I am worried my state won't apply 01:25:40 Rosemary Miles: cautiously awaiting 01:25:42 Sarah Basehart: Our VR already contacted the CILS in our state about collaboration 01:25:45 Audrey Schremmer: hopefull 01:25:52 Paula McElwee (she, her), ILRU: We talked about it on calls. I think some are excited. 01:26:06 Eddie Morgan: hopefull 01:26:23 Michael Leverett: Also cautious of our VR “workable” relationship. Open to opportunities always. 01:26:27 KELLY PELONG: not optimistic in Michigan based on history of lack of partnership 01:26:34 Erica McFadden: Please keep us posted! We want to hear both good and bad as this plays out. 01:26:51 Jasmine Megowan: Our VR will be meeting tomorrow to discuss the grant and potential collaboration. 01:27:15 Erica McFadden: It's a lot of money - The Department estimates awarding 22-32 projects at an average side of $7 million for a 60-month project period. The estimated range of awards is $4 million to $10 million. 01:28:08 Ed Ahern: And if anyone comes up with model programs for this VR funding, please feel free to share with your CIL colleagues - or with ILRU so they can start to gather some project ideas. 01:28:29 Sharon Finney: From Anonymous: I may have missed this: Are they expecting for this to be a true partnership, or more of a pass through, or is it entirely up to the state's discretion? 01:28:51 Sharon Finney: From Anonymous: How is this new funding differentiated from Pre-Ets? Several activities appear similar. 01:30:19 Michael Leverett: Shame they name name us last 01:30:27 Sharon Finney: From Anonymous: If states are already having issues spending Pre-Ets funding then how do we convince them to apply for these new funds? 01:33:00 Michael Leverett: Great point 01:33:57 Peter Nye: https://acl.gov/programs/aging-and-disability-networks/statewide-independent-living-councils 01:34:34 Erica McFadden: Located under the blue tab lower on the page “Updates & Options for the FY 24 SPIL.” 01:35:14 Erica McFadden: Everyone needs to submit amendments, due by June 30, to extend 1 year 01:35:30 Peter Nye: Submit amendments as soon as you conveniently can 01:35:34 Peter Nye: Ask your program officer any questions 01:35:45 Sharon Finney: Today's recording will be available in 48-hours on the ILRU website at https://www.ilru.org/training/quarterly-connection 01:39:10 Annetta Johnson: It is slightly larger than a case of paper. 01:39:29 Beth James: boxes are about 2' 3' 01:39:40 Mel Leviton: This has been a great opportunity to reach out to partners we may not have connected with otherwise. Idaho SILC has distributed over 20,000 test to partners (and the case is manageable) 01:39:48 Melanei Hogan: Please share registration information. 01:40:25 Erica McFadden: Ed you register them, correct? 01:40:31 Erica Christie: How long are the test expirations extended for? 01:41:18 Sharon Finney: Anonymous Asked: Are these antigens or molecular test or both? 01:42:35 Melanei Hogan: Ed,your email address please 01:43:02 Ed Ahern: Edward.ahern@acl.hhs.gov 01:45:01 Erica McFadden: https://acl.gov/programs/aging-and-disability-networks/centers-independent-living 01:45:30 Erica McFadden: FAQ lower on page: FAQ: Executive Director (ED) Changes & Organization Name Changes (March 2023) 01:47:24 Erica McFadden: Thanks everyone! Keep up the great work! 01:47:59 Rebekah (Bek) Moras: Thanks everyone! 01:48:03 Jasmine Megowan: Thank you!