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Day Services |
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| Children |
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| Residential |
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| Medicaid Service Coordination |
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| Public Information |
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| Health Care |
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Committee on Aging
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Day Services
The Day Services Committee's goal is to ensure that quality day programs and services are being provided in Queens. The Committee, which includes both family members and professionals, evaluates proposals for new day initiatives for Queens and discusses how health issues will impact day service programs. Meetings act as a forum for the group to share innovative ideas to discuss emerging issues.
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Sub-Committee Chairs
Josephine Davide, Queens CP
Jerry Weissman, Parent |
Family Support
The Family Support Committee members are from provider organizations and parents of individuals with developmental disabilities. The meetings are used to share information about new programs or services being offered and/or spaces that are available in various programs. In addition to having people speak at their monthly meetings, the Committee also sponsors the Family Support Conference, which offers workshops and programs geared towards the needs of parents.
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Sub-Committee Chairs
James Magalee,
Queens Parent Resource Center
Patti Finnegan-Knapp, Queens Centers for Progress |
Children
The Children's Committee is a forum for parents and providers to identify needs and find solutions, through presentations and discussions regarding the education and care of children with developmental disabilities, ages birth to twenty-one.
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Sub-Committee Chairs
Lisa Veglia, QSAC
Dianne Cattrano, Heartshare
Nina Roberto, Parent |
Residential Services
This Committee is comprised of providers and family members. The meetings are designed to be helpful to families who are looking for placement, as well as for people already in a residence who have questions about residential services. The committee demonstrates the benefits of a good partnership between families and providers. Family members share their experiences and ask questions while the entire committee engages in problem solving. Providers explain the regulations that govern the operation of the residences and how parents can best advocate for consumers.
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Sub-Committee Chairs
Ravi Dahiya, Independence Residences, Inc
Robert S. Nugent, AHRC, New York City
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Medicaid Service Coordination
The Case Management Committee acts as a resource for case managers in the Queens area. With representatives from families, agencies, state officials and providers, the Committee is able to address specific issues that case managers face. The group acts as a liaison between the families, case mangers and the Queens Council.
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Sub-Committee Chairs
Karline Dambreville,
AABR
Yvellise Rosa, Independence Residences, Inc.
Philip Wagner, Parent |
Public Informaton
The Public Informaton Committee coordinates educating the general public and elected officials regarding the achievements and challenges of people with developmental disabilities and their families. it guide the advocacy efforts of the Council to elected officials and people in government. It promotes voting and citizenship.
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Sub-Committee Chairs
Charles S. Hope, Queens CP
Brien Cummings, YAI |
Health Care
This group looks at the health care needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as the issues that arise for agencies who provide health care and clinical services.
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Sub-Committee Chairs
Michele Quigley, UCP/NYC
Lisa Orbagoso, YAI/NIPD
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Committee on Aging
This committee examines the issues confronting individuals with developmental disabilities who are aging and the issues that families and providers face in serving them.
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Sub-Committee Chairs
Ana Magalee , QPRC
John F. DeBiase, ANIBIC
Anne Marie Russo, Services for the Underserved |