Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) and Resident Rights in New York State
Presentation Description:
This webinar covers the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) and the rights of residents in long term care facilities in New York State. Topics covered include a basic overview of LTCOP roles compared to the roles in NYS Department of Health; the rights of residents in long term care facilities, including the right to be discharged and rights in the process of discharge; and involuntary discharge, focusing on when a discharge plan is not fully in place to meet the needs of an individual.
Date: 2/23/2022
Presenters:
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Claudette Royal, Director of Long Term Care Advocacy - State Ombudsman at the New York State Office for the Aging
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Lindsay Heckler, Supervising Attorney at the Center for Elder Law & Justice
Presentation Recording:
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Presentation Slides:
An Introduction to DisDATA
Presentation Description:
DisDATA (Disability Data Advocates Taking Action) is a collaborative of researchers, disabled people, and advocates promoting disability data equity. Disabled people, particularly those in congregate settings, are made invisible through the lack of data collection and representation leading to a disability data inequity. DisDATA is building a network to connect advocates, researchers, and policy makers around the shared goal of improving access to and representation within disability data systems. This webinar is an opportunity to learn about how you can get involved in DisDATA and share experiences accessing and using data for advocacy.
Date: 1/27/2022
Presenters:
- Lillie Greiman, Project Director at RTC: Rural at The Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities
- Arin Leopold, Research Associate at RTC: Rural at The Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities
Presentation Recording:
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Emergency Management Access and Functional Needs Disability Awareness Training
Presentation Description:
Niagara University Disability Awareness Training has been granted from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, Louisiana Council on Developmental Disabilities, and Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities to educate anyone involved in emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery as it pertains to individuals with disabilities and access and functional needs. NU has tailored a presentation that identifies the responsibilities of both emergency management personnel and disability advocates during an emergency. This program will introduce the four modules necessary for proper response that include Disability Awareness Training, the Americans with Disabilities Act specific to Emergency management, emergency plan content, and Inclusive Planning and Active Participation.
Topics discussed:
- Disabilities Awareness specific to Emergency Management
- Access and Functional Needs defined to include Universal Design
- Understanding how the whole community concept is imperative to proper response to individuals with disabilities and how to involve them.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act relative to Emergency Management and response.
- Community resources and other materials that assist Emergency Management in proper response
- Disaster Preparedness and Planning
- Inclusive Planning and Active Participation
- NYS Core Advisory Group
- COVID-19 and Persons with Disabilities
Date: 12/2/2021
Presenters:
- David Whalen, Project Director at Niagara University First/Emergency Responder Disability Awareness Training
Presentation Slides:
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Presentation Recording:
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Additional Materials:
Planning Checklist for Rapid Emergency Response June K 2018
Your Very Personal Preparedness Inventory MARC
NFPA Evacuation Guide for Disabilities 2016
CIDNY NYC fails to address needs of disabled in emergency planning
Disability Specific Supplies for Emergency Kits