18:41:47 From Mercedes Witowsky : I cannot unmute myself 18:42:00 From Jill Hoegel : Can you unmute me 18:47:41 From Gwen Orlowski : can you please unmute me? I can't unmute myself 19:08:28 From zinke mcgeady : THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for giving up your night to help us stay connected and informed!! Please, please, keep these happening over the winter. 19:12:25 From Bria Brown : Can you send the slides to my email bbria934@gmail.com 19:13:04 From Jill Hoegel : The slides and recording will be available on our website at www.drnj-COVID.org 19:13:22 From Jill Hoegel : They are also sent to the participants following the webinar 19:13:32 From Denise Lugo-Fowler : Jill thank you so much 19:17:19 From Anna Bager To Michael Brower(Privately) : We have greatly reduced our census to meet the standards of safety. 4 persons per class and remote learners continue to be limited based on the learners ability to participate. We are grateful for stimulus. We would not be operational otherwise. Also grateful that behavioral support is now approved remotely. Our organization is spending more on policy reviews. We are following all safety protocols. 19:18:48 From Anna Bager To Michael Brower(Privately) : Although youth weekday and weekend services are being reinstated, consumer confidence is low. 19:19:04 From Elena Zoniadis : It's really inspiring to see so many people coming together after work hours to learn more and share their experiences. Happy to be here. :) 19:25:47 From Sharyn Manfredonia : Child in residential placement Concern with home visitation for holidays. Parents recourse if provider will not allow. Also, if we brought our child home until COVID-19 IS over could his placement be guaranteed. 19:26:34 From Teresa Rafferty : good conversation but I wish i had similar experiences to others. my daughter’s in virtual classes and neither the teachers nor the students are comfortable. In a financial literacy class, students go to breakout rooms to discuss what they did over the weekend.there are a lot of games too and you can see the engagement level of students is low. 19:27:06 From Sharyn Manfredonia : Question on residential visitation from Sharyn Manfredonia 19:28:25 From Amy Stockl : Love the idea of sharing resources 19:32:06 From Anna Bager : Is there any support for high speed internet access in group homes so those learners can participate in group activities? 19:33:53 From Colleen McLaughlin : Boggs Center Archived Webinars for Job Coaches on Remote Supports. Remote Strategies for Job Coaches: Webinar #1 Pre-Placement Supports - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/3272618702055194891 19:34:11 From Colleen McLaughlin : Remote Strategies for Job Coaches: Webinar #2 Virtual Job Coaching Strategies - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/5981750481952666381 19:35:41 From Anna Bager : So great to hear Stephanie! 19:37:23 From Pamela Crum : WE ARE ALSO DOING ZOOM AND OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS LOVE IT AND THE FAMILIES ARE SO HAPPY. 19:38:07 From Jill Hoegel : Anyone who has a comment can still use this chat function to share experiences, stories, resources, questions, etc… 19:39:18 From Anna Bager : We have mixed experiences with zoom participation. Some have done exceptionally well while others have regressed and need the in person support to maintain and improve on skills. 19:42:04 From Anna Bager : Yes.. please keep virtual as an option. Really helps our families and the learners who are able to participate. 19:42:48 From Dotty Blakeslee : One factor is how Zoom is used. There area ways to use zoom (multiple cameras), shared screens, passing host / control of the shared screens to participants, content from games on line to created programs, really do effect the zoom experience. Staff could benefit from tailored training. 19:43:41 From Mercedes Witowsky : Online registration for the June Statewide meeting is now open! https://njfspc-nov2020.eventbrite.com Date: Saturday, November 21 Time: 10am to 12pm Platform: YouTube Live (Once registered from Eventbrite, you will receive a confirmation email with YouTube link. You will receive the reminder through Eventbrite and our staff as the date approaches.) Theme: A discussion with Representatives of Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Children's System of Care (CSOC) & Office of Special Education This forum will provide an opportunity for State Leadership to discuss re-opening services and support for children and adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), celebrate successes, and address challenges. Guest speakers: • Mollie Greene, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Children's System of Care, Department of Children and Families • Dr. Damian Petino, Assistant Director, Office of Special Education, Department of Education • Jonathan Seifried, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Developm 19:44:55 From Lauren Agoratus : SPAN factsheet summarizing Medicaid changes https://spanadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SFS-015-20-NJ-Medicaid.pdf and webinar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bqhRnRWtVM and also in NJ AAP magazine for pediatricians 19:46:06 From Lauren Agoratus : Best flexibilities are not disenrolling Medicaid enrollees, expanded HCBS, telehealth 19:46:15 From ginamarie : the library services is very wonky - they no reasonables helps me they say I must do all self cause of virus yet I go there to get the helps and need assist. the rider service no wear mask and when contact councilmen I be told policy no be the change for now - I be high risk so how I get doc office safe? I be had words with the oxgen service care person that no understands gloves be dirty and touching all my personals and no booties for shoes - I no ables vacuum. this virus very hurtful me with try stay connect healthys. I get wonky level care now especials when one doc tells me just go out my oxgen machine - yet another say stay in cause virus air borns. and what happens with the register ready - the health crisis still here so why no more check ins or anything - they call me april and leaves message phone I be ask for the helps with no responds. it be so long now I just go with what be gots now and that it. thank you much have this appreciates. 19:46:43 From Lisa Minervini : The parent self directed is wonderful !!! 19:46:47 From Rebekah Novemsky : Rebekah.novemsky@njcdd.org 19:51:49 From Anna Bager : Will the creative arts therapies ever be recognized by CMS and the supports program? 19:52:42 From Anna Bager : They are recognized in NY and many other states. 19:53:02 From Lauren Agoratus : DMAHS is having listening sessions on making Medicaid changes permanent. 19:53:51 From Michael Brower : https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/home/1115_demo_public.html 19:54:57 From Anna Bager : Thank you.. I will write him and advocate for CAT services. 19:55:29 From Lisa Weissbach : Lauren, Can you please share how to be involved in the DMAHS’s listening sessions. 19:56:09 From Rebekah Novemsky : greg.woods@dhs.state.nj.us 19:56:57 From Jill Hoegel : Lisa- Michael shared the link in the chat, here it is again https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/home/1115_demo_public.html 19:57:02 From Rebekah Novemsky : write to continue flexibilities to Greg Woods listed above 19:57:16 From Lauren Agoratus : Pam-same here. We discontinued all nurses/aides-2 of whom had Covid. 19:58:02 From Lauren Agoratus : Yes-DRNJ did our appeal! 19:58:36 From Pamela Crum : thank you so much truly appreciate it 19:58:47 From Lisa Minervini : thank you so much 19:58:51 From Anna Bager : Thank you for your support!!! 19:58:57 From Regina Ann Smith, DRNJ : Thank you, everyone! 19:59:27 From Mercedes Witowsky : Please stay safe and stay connected. We are all in this together! 19:59:31 From Lauren Agoratus : Thanks so much for doing this! 19:59:48 From Mary Downs : Thank you! 19:59:51 From Heroina Beras : Thank you. Great information! 19:59:54 From Lisa Weissbach : Thank you! 19:59:56 From Amy Lerner : thanks. great meeting 19:59:58 From NEETA DAS : Thank you for a very informative session 20:00:05 From Irma Somich : Thank you! 20:00:14 From Meredith Poveda : thanks 20:00:20 From Carmen Portugal : Thank you!.