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02/15/22 DBME Waiver Updates

● Interview Waiver - In Effect Until Further Notice

○ Allows for the waiver of the Nutrition Assistance (NA) and Cash Assistance (CA) interview requirement as long as all  verification of eligibility factors can be obtained.

● Signature Waiver - In Effect Until Further Notice

○ Allows for a verbal attestation in lieu of a Nutrition Assistance application signature. Only utilized for paper applications  or telephonic applications and worker does not have the ability to capture a voice signature.

● NA Pandemic Student Exemption - In Effect Until the First Renewal After PHE Ends ○ Allows non-exempt college students who have $0 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or are eligible for federally  financed work study (not participating) to receive an exemption.

● Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD) Waiver - In Effect Until 12/31/22 ○ Waives the NA requirement that an ABAWD is only able to receive 3 full months of benefits in a 36-month period.

● Waiver of CA JOBS Compliance - In Effect Until State Emergency Declaration Ends ○ SB1687 - Waives the requirement for clients to comply or pre-comply with the Division of Employment and  Rehabilitation Services (DERS) JOBS department.

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DDcustomerservicecenter@azdes.gov

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 This presentation contains information and resources from public and private organizations that may be useful to the participant. Inclusion of this information does not constitute an endorsement by the Arizona Department of Education of any products or services offered or views expressed.

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Includes Trainings, forms, flyers and program desriptions.
CPR
CBE
GSE
TTE
TSW
Summer Employment
and more....

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Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

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All active documents are identified as Current. Archived documents may be retrieved under View History.
Please submit all questions to [email protected] .

In September 2019, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) partnered with Burns & Associates Inc. to improve the quality of services that our members receive. A new, draft Qualified Vendor Agreement (QVA) has been developed with input from stakeholders including Qualified Vendors, members, families and other organizations. All parts of the QVA have been reviewed and revised in some manner as a result of this project, and as such, all portions were posted for public comment from June 28, 2021 thru August 25, 2021. Learn more about the proposed specification changes.

Fair & Equitable Rates

The Division posts a rate book that defines the rate for each service. Current and archive rate books can be found on the Authorizations, Rates and Billing page.

Request for Qualified Vendor Application (RFQVA)

Current Application ( View History)
RFQVA DDD-710000, January, 2020

Application Submittal Checklist

Section 1 - Notice of Request for Qualified Vendor Application

Section 2 - Table of Contents

Section 3 - Instructions to Applicants

Section 4 - Background

Section 6 - Standard Terms & Conditions

Section 7 - Service Specifications

Attendant Care

Career Preparation Readiness

Center-Based Employment Service Not Currently Being Solicited

Day Treatment and Training, Adult

Day Treatment and Training, Child (After School)

Day Treatment and Training, Child (Summer)

Employment Support Aid

Group Supported Employment

Habilitation, Communication

Habilitation, Community Protection and Treatment Hourly

Habilitation, Consultation

Habilitation, Early Childhood Autism Specialized Service Not Currently Being Solicited

Habilitation, Group Home Service Not Currently Being Solicited Effective October 1, 2021

Habilitation, Hourly Support

Habilitation, Individually Designed Living Arrangement

Habilitation, Music

Habilitation, Nursing Supported Group Home

Habilitation, Specialized Behavior: Service Not Being Solicited

Habilitation, Vendor Supported Developmental Home (Child and Adult)

Home Health Aid

Individual Supported Employment

Occupational Therapy

Person Center Planning Facilitation: Service Not Being Solicited

Physical Therapy

Respiratory Therapy

Room and Board, All Group Homes

Room and Board, Vendor Support Developmental Homes (Child and Adult)

Speech Therapy

Support Coordination (Case Management): Service Not Being Solicited

Transition to Employment

Transportation

Section 8 - Arizona Geographic Map

Section 9A - Application and Award Agreement

Section 9B - Qualified Vendor Application and Directory System

Section 9C - Certification Regarding Lobbying

Section 9D - Debarment

Section 9E - Data-Sharing Request/Agreement View Sample

Section 9F - Developmental Home Third Party Agreement

Section 9G - Request for Central Registry, Background Check

Section 9H - Business Plan

Section 9I - Contingency Plan

Section 9J - Business Associate Agreement

Section 9K - Utilization Data

Section 9L - Participation Boycott of Israel

Amendment #7 with Signature Page
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact ADES's Office of Equal Opportunity at [email protected] . Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the accommodation.

Contract Action

Download the Contract Action Fact Sheet from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD or Division) Contract Action Unit (CAU) that details information about the DDD Contract Action process for a Qualified Vendor (QV). DDD wants QV's to have a clearer understanding of their contractual obligations and the DDD Contract Action process. The Contract Action Unit assists the Division to ensure ongoing compliance with, and accountability for, the legal and contractual obligations under the Qualified Vendor Agreement (QVA or Agreement).

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All active documents are identified as Current. Archived documents may be retrieved under View History.Please submit all questions to [email protected] . In September 2019, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) partnered with Burns & Associates Inc. to improve the quality of services that our members receive.

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2021-02-23 Resource_Video on differences DDD ALTCS - DD-640-Eng Flyer

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Working with DDD VR Clients_Best Practice Tip Sheet

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Individual Supported Employment Service Specs

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Individual Supported Employment Service Specs

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The website is called Northstar Digital Literacy digitalliteracyassessment.org

Anyone can go on and take assessments without creating an account. What captured my attention:

A basic computer skills assessment;

A career search skills assessment;

Using email

Windows... Microsoft...etc.

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Want to test what you know? Complete any of the following online assessments.

If you want to save your results to a Northstar location,

If you are not part of a Northstar location yet, but would like to earn a certificate for passing the assessments, find a Northstar location near you.

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Improve your computer skills and prep for your future!

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Social Security's Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) program is for people with disabilities who want to save money for a work-related goal that will help them become self-sufficient. You must apply for, or already be getting, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to qualify for the PASS program.

If you're on SSI, your monthly SSI benefits amount goes down whenever you get income from other sources, like a job or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This can make it difficult to save for things like job training or school. If you are in this situation, a PASS could be a good option for you. The program can help you save money to:

Start a new job, boost your income in your current job, or start a business of your own

Pay for health care or work-related expenses like transportation

Buy a computer or other equipment that will help you succeed in your career

By setting up a PASS, you can keep your full SSI benefits to pay for basic living expenses, like food and rent, while you set aside money from other sources to achieve your work-related goals.

Get Expert Help

Ask an Arizona Work Incentive Consultant your questions about work and benefits.
1-866-304-WORK (9675)

A Work Incentive Consultant is a trained expert who can help you understand Social Security work incentives, disability benefit programs, and how they are impacted by work. Their goal is to help you transition to work and make a sustainable financial plan for your future.

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Social Security's Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) program is for people with disabilities who want to save money for a work-related goal that will help them become self-sufficient. You must apply for, or already be getting, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to qualify for the PASS program.

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SSA RedBook

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SSA Publication No. 64-030, (Red Book), January 2023, ICN 436900 ( Español).

The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of the Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities.

To Order Printed Publication, select Order.

To Order the Red Book in Alternative Format, select Alternative Format.

Please note that PDF Versions require the Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download a copy of the program from the Adobe Web Site.

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This is the main page for the Red Book, which serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities. Choose the English or Spanish version.

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WIPS (Work Incentive Program Specialist)

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WIPS (Work Incentive Program Specialist)

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WIPA Assistance with filling out the PASS application and help with other Work Incentives:

https://choosework.ssa.gov/findhelp/result?p_sort=alphabetical&option=2&resStr=en,wf&p_pagesize=25&p_pagenum=1

Then select Benefits Counseling (WIPA) and input the local Zip Code, along with any other options that apply

In Arizona WIPA is managed by Ability 360

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ASCA National School Counseling Resources

School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. "The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs" outlines the components of a school counseling program that is integral to the school's academic mission and is created to have a significant positive impact on student achievement, attendance and discipline.

The ASCA National Model guides school counselors in the development of school counseling programs that:

are based on data-informed decision making

are delivered to all students systematically

include a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on the mindsets and behaviors all students need for postsecondary readiness and success

close achievement and opportunity gaps

result in improved student achievement, attendance and discipline

Explore the ASCA National Model website to learn more about the ASCA National Model, its component parts and how developing a school counseling program based on this framework can improve student achievement.

source: www.schoolcounselor.org

Arizona School Counseling Resources/Certification Information

Presentations/Webinars

CTE Quick Reference Guides

Thank you to our CTE Program Specialists for creating these CTE Quick Reference Guides to assist school counselors in CTE recruitment. Please watch the presentation below on how to use the CTE Quick Reference Guides.

Business and Marketing Education; Communication Media Technologies

Construction Science Technologies

Engineering and Information Technologies, Manufacturing

Public Service Careers, Transportation Technologies
Arizona Education & Career Action Plan (ECAP) Information - www.azed.gov/ecap/ ADE Post-Secondary Resources -

Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education
College Goal Arizona - Statewide initiative that schools can be part of comprising of the Arizona Collge Applicaiton Campaign, College Goal FAF$A, and FAFSA Finish Line

Ask BENJI - Benji provides immediate, confidential answers to questions about the FAFSA. The tool has been programmed to answer 600+ FAFSA and financial aid questions that
students and parents may have while completing their FAFSA

College Success Arizona
AzCAN- Arizona College Access Network

AzCAN Standards - Outline the factors critical to students postsecondary success and provide a guide for professionals along the PreK-16 continumm to prepare all studnets to be college and career ready

CAP Training - AzCAN's College Access Professional (CAP) Training will help professionals develop an understanding of their role in developing a college-going mission for all students, particularly students in poverty or facing other barriers in postsecondary planning. All the courses are designed for anyone who provides direct service to students, no matter what their role may be.

Student & Educator Resources - Presentations, Videos, Checklists, Trainings - everything you need for postsecondary support

www.azed.gov/ccr/ Amanda Nolasco, School Counselor Specialist
Post-Secondary

School Counselor Connection Newsletter

(602) 542-5353

Arizona Department of Education

1535 W Jefferson Street, Bin 24

Phoenix, AZ 85007

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ASCA National School Counseling ResourcesASCA Home Link School Counselor Roles & RatiosThe Role of the School CounselorAppropriate and Inappropriate DutiesThe Essential Role of Elementary School CounselorsThe Essential Role of Middle School CounselorsThe Essential Role of High School CounselorsThe Essential Role of School Counseling Directors/CoordinatorsGuidance Counselor vs.

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Presentations: Tuesday, 9/14/21 Creating Accessible Content for ALL Learners It's in There! Accessibility Features Across Platforms Wednesday, 9/15/21 Put Me in Coach: Developing Effective Teams Action! Using Engaging Accessible Video Supports to Promote Learning

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A collection of resources curated by Judie Schoonover and Elisa Wern for a series of trainings Spring 2020-Fall 2021.

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RSA provides formula grants to State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agencies to administer the State VR Services, State Supported Employment Services, and Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and four Territories (U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and Northern Marianas). Specifically, 34 of these States and Territories have one VR agency that serves individuals with all types of disabilities; these are referred to as Combined VR agencies. In addition, 22 States have established two VR agencies: one VR agency that serves individuals who are blind or have visual impairments, referred to as Blind VR agencies, and a separate VR agency that serves individuals with all other types of disabilities, referred to as General VR agencies. This results in a total of 78 VR agencies: 34 Combined VR agencies, 22 General VR agencies, and 22 Blind VR agencies.

Contact information for the 78 VR agencies is available below. Connect with RSA's State Liaisons or State Teams for more information.

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RSA provides formula grants to State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agencies to administer the State VR Services, State Supported Employment Services, and Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and four Territories (U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and Northern Marianas).

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Resources for a variety of secondary transition assessments for all levels of independence.
We are sharing these as a courtesy.  ADE does not endorse any specific vendor or assessment type.
Green backgrounds have been identified as appropriate for students with significant disabilities.  Blue backgrounds can assess Self-Determination & Self-Advocacy and Youth Autonomy & Decision-Making. Purple backgrounds indicate Person-Centered Planning assessment resources. Use Ctrl + F  to search for a specific assessment.

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A collection of resources presented at ADE secondary transition trainings and additional information to help develop meaningful IEP transition plans! The resources with green titles are appropriate for students with complex support needs. Resources with blue titles support self-determination and youth autonomy/decision-making skills.

This presentation contains information and resources from public and private organizations that may be useful to the participant. 
Inclusion of this information does not constitute an endorsement by the Arizona Department of Education of any products or services offered or views expressed.
If you have secondary transition resources you would like to share, email ESSTransition@azed.gov.
Use Ctrl + F  to search for a specific resource.