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News and Information More News... The CENSUS is coming! The CENSUS is coming! BE SURE YOU ARE COUNTED ON APRIL 1, 2010! Samuel Bagenstos, US Department of Justice, discusses disability and integration from a civil rights perspective and the broad application of the US Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision. (PDF) The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) has issued it 2009 Annual Report. The Council's key business results for FFY 2009 (October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009) are available for review. FlashPaper Format PDF Text Notice of Cosponsorship Funds for Leadership Training Conferences: The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is pleased to announce the availability of a total of $20,000 in cosponsorship funds for training conferences held in Minnesota and supporting the participation of Minnesota residents. Conferences should focus on providing best practices information and leadership skills training. The primary audience for these conferences must be people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Personal Care Assistance Program is undergoing many changes including more stringent eligibility criteria and how assessments will be done. The informational materials at the links will help you to better understand these changes and how they will affect people currently using PCA services as well as new applicants. This information is also available and can be accessed at the Minnesota Disability Law Center website at http://www.mylegalaid.org/mdlc/current-projects/pca-changes The US Department of Health and Human Services has identified H1N1 resources that might be helpful for people with developmental disabilities. Cable Channel 12 Business Beat featured a news segment on Innovative Business Award Honoree Golden Valley Byerly's. Cable Channel 12 Business Beat featured a news segment on Innovative Business Award Honoree Noble Parkway Mobil. FFY 2009 Training Conferences Cosponsorship Funds Awarded: Nineteen Minnesota organizations were recently awarded cosponsorship funds for training conferences. The conferences provide opportunities for participants to learn about best practices, and develop or strengthen their personal leadership skills. |
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