How Caregivers Can Secure the Future of Their Dependents with Disabilities

Join Christine Hennessy from Indiana Family to Family and Gordon Homes from MassMutual SpecialCare on Thursday, June 30th as they discuss the steps that can be taken now to help arrange for a loved one's well-being today and in the future. This is a virtual presentation. You can register to attend by sending an email to training@inf2f.org. See the flyer below for more details.

Parking info for Riley Simon Family Tower and ER

Family Voices Indiana shares the following changes to parking at Riley Hospital Simon Family Tower. Some of these changes are a result of family input in design of the new facility. Please take advantage of sharing your voice as you are able to do so. It CAN make a difference. Simon Family Tower Parking (beginning July 17) The new Simon Family Tower (SFT) parking garage will provide parking for immediate family members of inpatients and outpatients making access to our facilities much easier on our families as well as reduce the financial burden currently associated with parking. Inpatient: Each family (parent or guardian) will be issued 2 passes for use only in SFT parking garage. The passes will be free of charge and allow family members entrance to and exit from the garage for the duration of the pass. Families who cannot produce the pass upon exiting the garage will incur premium charges of up to $20.00. Lost or stolen passes will not be re-issued.

Sample Medical Order, Letter of Medical Necessity and Appeal Letter for #ABA Services

From The Arc Autism Insurance Project in collaboration with Family Voices Indiana and About Special Kids Feel free to contact Family Voices Indiana at 317 944 8982 or info@fvindiana.org if you need additional resources or support. Sample Medical Order, Letter of Medical Necessity and Appeal Letter for ABA Services – Medicaid under EPSDT (ages 0-21) EPSDT – Early, Periodic Screening Diagnosis and T reatment MEDICAL TREATMENT ORDER SAMPLE FORMAT The prescribing physician should include: Physician’s order for ABA therapy Letter of medical necessity written by the physician or ABA provider, which includes: Patient history Diagnosis and prognosis Description of recommended services and explanation of why the services are medically necessary What the benefit to the patient will be, and Recommended length of time for the services Medical Necessity According to the Health and Human Services website: Medical Necessity under EPSDT In a rep

Supporting College Students: Mental Health and Disability in Higher Education

From Mental Health America Despite growing attention to wellbeing and mental health conditions in higher education, conversations and recommendations often exclude students with mental health disabilities. Mental Health America’s (MHA) new report, Supporting College Students: Mental Health and Disability in Higher Education , highlights members of our most recent Collegiate Mental Health Innovation Council (CMHIC) and documents challenges and opportunities for increasing accessibility in higher education. Recommendations for campuses include: Partnering with students to educate the campus community on mental health disabilities and accommodations Celebrating and educating students on disability culture and contributions through courses in disability studies and disability cultural centers Partnering with students with disabilities to train disability services staff to understand and develop appropriate accommodations Partnering with students with disabilities or disability services st

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