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2010 Meeting Schedules Announced - 2009 Archives
- Review 2009 Meeting Minutes of the Community Integration Advisory Commission and Meeting Notes of the Community Integration Implementation Team.
- 2010 Implementation Team Meeting Schedule
- 2010 Community Integration Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule
2010 Community Integration Budget and Legislation
Governor's 2011-2012 Budget: On December 18, 2009, Governor Kaine announced his budget for the 2011-2012 biennium.
Public Hearings on the Budget: Pubic hearings on the proposed budget have been scheduled as follows:
- 01/07/10 at 12:00 p.m.
- Public Hearing - 2011-12 State Budget; Portsmouth: Tidewater Community College, New Portsmouth Campus, "The Forum" in Building A
- Public Hearing - 2011-12 State Budget; Harrisonburg: James Madison University, Grafton-Stovall Theatre
- Public Hearing - 2011-12 State Budget; Blacksburg: Virginia Tech, Graduate Life Center (formerly the Donaldson-Brown Center)
- 01/08/10 at 10:00 a.m.
- Public Hearing - 2011-12 State Budget; Fairfax County: Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus (Ernst Center Theater)
- 01/11/10 at 12:00 p.m.
- Public Hearing - 2011-12 State Budget; Richmond: General Assembly Building, House Room D
Educating Localities about Fair Housing for People with Disabilities
The Community Integration Implementation Team and the Community Integration Advisory Commission have recently become aware of neighborhood opposition to group homes throughout the Commonwealth. On November 20, 2009, the Commission distributed information to all chief local government officials, local human services officials, and local government attorneys about Virginia's laws.The Commission include educational and awareness information to assist localities in complying with these laws.
- Commission Cover Memorandum - Word | PDF
- Applicable Virginia laws
- Group Home Opposition and Fair Housing Issues
- Those Ugly Fights to Stop Group Homes
- Navigating NIMBY: A Public Official’s Guide to Neighborhood Living for People with Disabilities
- Helpful Information for Communities
- Joint Statement of the Department of Justice and the Department of Housing and Urban Development Regarding Group Homes, Local Land Use and the Fair Housing Act
Community Integration Advisory Commission: 2009 Recommendations to the Governor
The Community Integration Advisory Commission has submitted its 2009 recommendations to the Governor. View the report here.
2009 Community Integration Progress Report and Strategic Plan Updates Submitted to the Governor
The 2009 updated Community Integration PROGRESS REPORT and the 2009 CROSS-GOVERNMENTAL STRATEGIC PLAN TO ASSURE CONTINUED COMMUNITY INTEGRATION OF VIRGINIANS WITH DISABILITIES have been submitted to Governor Kaine. The Plan was adopted jointly by the Community Integration Implementation Team and the Community Integration Advisory Commission on June 23, 2009.The Progress Report was compiled by the Implementation team with input from the Commission.Alternate formats may be requested by email at: julie.stanley@governor.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-371-0828.Virginia Easy Access Launched
The Secretaries of Health and Human Resources and Information Technology have launched a new website that brings together resources for long term supports by allowing people to access them in one spot.Virginia Easy Access is a web portal that allows seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to access information about providers and other supports in the community.Housing, transportation, and emergency preparedness are also included.The web portal is supported by VirginiaNavigator and 2-1-1 Virginia.You can search for supports and service by zip code on VirginiaNavigator and call or e-mail questions to 2-1-1 to find out more information.To access the Virginia Easy Access website, please visit: http://easyaccess.virginia.gov/
Virginia launches website describing community living choice project for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Virginia is one of thirty-one states participating in a five-year, $1.75 billion Money Follows the Person (MFP) Demonstration project designed to create a system of long-term services and supports that assist individuals to transition from certain long-term care institutions into the community. This project supports Virginia’s Olmstead initiative and complements the efforts of the recently awarded Systems Transformation Grant that aims to improve the infrastructure for community-based long-term supports. Virginia’s MFP project, administered by the Department of Medical Assistance Services, will make over $28 million in federal Medicaid funds available to support Virginia’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.
For more details and the most current information on the MFP project, please visit http://www.olmsteadva.com/mfp.
Own Your Future
No one ever said aging would be easy, but there are steps you can take to age well! Take time now to prepare for your long-term care needs. Long-term care refers to a broad range of supportive medical, personal, and social services required by people who are unable to meet their basic living needs for an extended period of time. Learn more about how you can Own Your Future by reviewing the resources available at http://www.vda.virginia.gov/oyf.
