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Free IDD Services Resource Webinar Hosted By Twogether Consulting: “Snapshot of IDD Issues In The Current Legislative Session” Presented By AAIDD Texas Chapter @ Free Webinar

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May 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Subject: Exclusive Opportunity: Presentation on Legislative Updates & AAIDD Membership Benefits

“Snapshot of IDD Issues in the Current Legislative Session”

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.