Presented by: Dion White, CEO, Center for Life Resources; Board Member, AAIDD Texas Chapter; Fellow of National AAIDD and Member of Texas Council of Community Centers
Twogether Consulting is pleased to have Dion White from the Texas State Chapter Of The American Association On Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) as one of our guest presenters in May. Dion will share information and insights into the current status of some of the important IDD issues reviewed in the 89th legislative session. This webinar is directed to individuals with IDD, family members, LIDDAs (Local IDD Authorities), IDD service providers (HCS, TxHmL, ICF).
Mr. White has spent quite a few years advocating on the part of waiver and ICF providers, and individuals receiving IDD services with both Texas Council of Community Centers, as well as the local authority he leads, “Center For Life Resources” in Brownwood, Tx. Dion will discuss: current rates for direct support staff, when to expect rate increases to go into effect, the status of rate increases requested for other services (i.e. nursing, CFC, ISS…), and much more.
In addition, Carey Amthor, President of AAIDD Texas Chapter, will discuss the 2024 convention as well as what to expect from the 2025 convention in Corpus Christi, TX, this September. Carey will also review the benefits and incentives of AAIDD membership, both nationally and as a Texas Chapter member. We are honored to have Dion and Carey as our guest presenters for May!
Free Webinar Series Hosted By: Twogether Consulting
Presented By Dion White: “Snapshot of IDD Issues In The Current Legislative Session”
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Topics:
(Tentative: Subject to Change Between Now and May While Tx Legislature In Session)
-Rider 23 Status- Direct Support Staff Wage Rates
-Other Possible Areas of Rate Increase: Nursing, CFC, ISS, Admin…
– Article II Proposed Rider Status- Data Collection to Assess Financial Stability of Certain Medicaid Long-Term Care Providers
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About Our Main Presenter…
DION WHITE
Introduction:
Dion White, MBA, FAAIDD: CEO of The Center For Life Resources, Board Member: AAIDD Texas Chapter, Texas Council of Community Centers, & Legislative Advocate
Dion White has been the CEO of “The Center For Life Resources” in Brownwood, Texas since 2010. Dion is an active member of AAIDD since 2003. Dion attended Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas on a track scholarship, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Business Administration. Dion began his career with Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities in 1991 in Plainview and after 19 years hr assumed the position of Executive Director at Central Texas MHMR dba Center for Life Resources in Brownwood. With 32 years of experience and leadership that is based on principles of empathy, compassion, integrity, and dignity, his objective for the Center is to help individuals reach their dreams and have a self-fulfilling life.
As of January 11th, 2022, Dion was selected as 1 of 7 persons promoted to “Fellow of The American Association of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities” (FAAIDD). This distinction is an incredibly high honor awarded by a committee of leaders in AAIDD. “AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”
About Our Other Presenter…
CAREY AMTHOR
Introduction:
Carey Amthor: Chief Program Officer at “Friends For Life” in Waco, Texas
Carey is the Chief Program Officer of the non-profit organization “Friends For Life” in Waco, Texas. Carey is also the newly elected President of the AAIDD Texas Chapter. ” Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) charity that was founded in Waco, Texas, in September of 1989 to improve the quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities, particularly those who are without family to care for them. Friend for Life provides support systems and services that empower seniors and people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible.” Some of the services they provide are adult day care, money management, guardianship, and life skills training.
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“HCS Case Management/Care Coordination Training”
(HCS Programs)
Twogether Consulting is pleased to invite you to our live 2-day workshop training session open to all HCS/TxHmL providers We will be presenting this training session at Dallas Metro Care (1881 Sylvan Ave. Location) Dallas, Texas
All HCS/TxHmL Providers now have the chance for Case Managers, Program Managers, and/or QA staff to get a chance to attend our much more comprehensive versions of the training, as opposed to via short webinars. So please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in having any of your staff attend. Whether you are brand new to the program, need a refresher, or have just never received much-needed training, we hope this course will be extremely helpful to providers. We will provide certificates of completion of the course for your employee training records.
We will address case managers/care coordinator staff specifically concerning things the provider will need to serve the individual at both enrollment and for continued follow-up once an individual is enrolled or transferred into the program. This will include a discussion of provider responsibilities vs. LIDDA (Local Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Authority) such as implementing and monitoring services of the individuals in the program and documentation of those services as well as ways to ensure both waiver and non-waiver services are being received. We will discuss what the provider “does” vs. the LIDDA during the enrollment and transfer process. In addition, we will review areas of the Texas Administrative Code 565 to ensure compliance by the case manager/care coordinator.
Please contact Meghan Jones at meghanjones.tx@gmail.com for registration ASAP!
Dates: May 20th and 21st, 2025
Location: Dallas Metro Care (South Dallas offices) 1881 Sylvan Ave. Ste. 150 Dallas, Tx 75208
Special Guest Presenter on Day I:
Rachel Hopkins| Program Director
Healthcare Services
Molina Healthcare of Texas
Rachel.Hopkins@MolinaHealthcare.com Cell: 214-885-0509
Rachel is also a Certified Person-Centered Thinking Trainer.
Rachel will be presenting during our 2:30 pm “dessert break” on Day I. She plans to discuss STAR+PLUS and how Molina (MCO) can work together with providers to support your shared members, and feel free to talk to her about her person-centered services as well, if any of you need training.
Special Guest Presenter on Day II:
Brittney Russo/CEO of Core-VA Solutions, may be presenting on Day II.
Core-VA Solutions
“Virtually Changing The Way Healthcare Facilities Operate”
We are hoping to have Core-VA Solutions CEO, Brittney Russo for our special guest presenter on Day II, but it is not confirmed yet. We will let you know when we get closer to the event. This will probably be a lunch and learn session or during dessert break at 2:30pm in the afternoon.
“Core-VA Solutions aims to revolutionize how your healthcare facility operates with our Virtual Assistants.” They offer not only billing services for the HCS/TxHmL programs but a variety of virtual assistant services for your nursing, HR and QA department, as well as services designed specifically to help providers using Taskmaster Pro (TMP) and much more. They also offer healthcare consulting and administrative consultation.
To register, please contact Meghan Jones
Presenter: Julie Blacklock/IDD Waiver Consultant
For: New Providers, Owners, Program Managers, Care Coordinators/Case Managers, Quality Assurance Staff, Nurse Case Managers (HCS only)
Information for nearby hotels and restaurants and the full agenda for both days will be posted below in the near future
Main Presenter:
Julie Blacklock/IDD Waiver Consultant & Owner of Twogether Consulting
Topics:
-Roles, Responsibilities & Communication: Provider Vs. The LIDDA
-PDP (Person Directed Plan) Vs. IP (Implementation Plan)
Developing The IP Using Person-Centered Practices
-Review of TAC Code 565– Important Rules & Regs For The Provider
–Tips, Sample Forms, Quality Assurance Tools To Maintain Compliance
Payment:
We would be glad to invoice you if you prefer. Please indicate how you will pay when you register with Meghan Jones.
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Meghan Jones at: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com
You may contact Meghan by phone at: (361) 649-5104
Mailing address for checks: Twogether Consulting P.O. Box 90426 Austin, TX 78709