Resources

Twogether Consulting has been hosting free lunchtime webinars with different provider resources for about 3 years now.  Here are some of our most recent presenters and links to recordings of these webinars.  Please check our event calendars on the home page of our website for future “Free Webinars” for providers.  www.twogetherconsulting.com 

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”

FREE!

Pre-registration is required, click on the “Registration” button below to attend this free webinar and complete pre-survey questions!!

REGISTRATION

Here is a recording of our latest free provider resource webinar presented by Larry Hill-Founder, Tim Strombel– Marketing Manager, and Stephanie Holland-Director of Implementation & Training,  from Taskmaster Pro (TMP) on October 20th, 2022

TMP is a “cloud-based” electronic records system for IDD providers in Texas and in many other states in the U.S.!  Some of the features they reviewed is their newest services:  EVV (Electronic Visit Verification), TMHP (Texas Medicaid Health Portal) billing, Staff Scheduling Component, and the new Pharmacy Interface option with their E-Mars and physician’s orders.

Free Webinar Series Hosted By: Twogether Consulting

“Solving The Headache of TMHP Billing and The Workforce Crisis”

Discussion of Some of TaskMaster Pro’s Newest Features

(HCS/TxHmL/ISS/CLASS/CDS/ICF Providers)

Software features for Service Providers

Our IDD software is designed by Service Providers and built for Service Providers. Every day we face the same challenges you do in providing care to the people in our IDD community. So that delivering the best care possible can be the focus, we designed TMP to be easy to use, intelligent, and robust.

Care professionals are led quickly through documentation processes with platform-assisted data completion. No repetitive entry of information, it’s fast and accurate. Compliance data is gathered and tracked simultaneously. This means compliance reporting can be completed at the push of a button. Thus, caregivers spend more time giving care and less time on paperwork.

We hope to have a part II soon to spend more time discussing SDL’s, Time management , and Incident Management using electronic records.

Previous Webinars Hosted ByTwogether Consulting:  Therap during our free resource webinar series below.  Just click on the links and register.

October 2022

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/2347988816141652494

August 2022

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1388286687336697103

• Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC) 
• Texas Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
• IDD Long-Term Care Services (HHSC)
• Texas Health & Human Services- Quality Matters Program

The Texas Quality Matters website was developed by the Center for Policy and Innovation at the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, now Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC). Staff in the Quality Assurance and Improvement unit are responsible for various quality assurance and improvement projects to support HHSC long term services and supports programs as well as providing information about quality improvement initiatives. This website will be our way to provide information to you.

• Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) (formerly HCFA)
• Department of Health and Human Services

• The Texas Ramp Project “Building Freedom for the Homebound”

• Travis County Housing Services
• City of Austin Barrier Removal Program – “The Architectural Barrier Removal (ABR) Program modifies the homes of seniors and people with disabilities who have limited income and would like their homes more accessible. These accessibility modifications help clients remain in their homes longer and live with a greater degree of independence. All services are free to eligible persons.”

Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc. American Disability Act (ADA) Architectural Barrier Removal Program

For persons needing Minor Home Mods. for persons owning their own home in Tarrant County

• Must be a low income Tarrant County Resident
• Must be located in Tarrant County
• Must be physically disabled (documented by physician)
• Must own your home
• Must have a specific existing barrier in home

• Center for Independent Living
  Southwest Houston & Angleton. Housing advice, assistance and counseling for persons with disabilities.
• Gulf Coast Community Services Association
  Multiple locations. The Home & Safety Security Program conducts homes inspections for elderly persons or persons with disabilities to check for safety and security concerns. Includes installation of wheelchair ramps, and basic repairs.
• Home of Your Own Program (HOYO)
  Down payment assistance, home modification funds, and home buying education classes for individuals with disabilities, and their families. Services available in Spanish.
• Adaptive Access
  “We offer wheelchair accessible home remodeling and modifications in Houston Texas and the surrounding area. Our service begins with a free evaluation of your home. Contact us today to see how our experience in handicap wheelchair accessible home modifications and accessories for the elderly, senior citizen, or physically challenged, remodeling and construction can work for you. We also offer a wide range of accessibility and safety products for your home including a full line of bathroom accessories, grab bars, railings, shower units, shower and tub seats. Custom grab bars and railings is one of our specialties, contact us with your specifications.”
• Project Mend
  (Medical Equipment Network for the Disabled) – Durable Medical Equipment Loans and Repair. They recycle needed equipment and give it to those in need (on loan until it is no longer needed). There are income requirements and proof of income must be verified. A doctor’s prescription for the equipment must be obtained.
• Health Equipment Recycling Coalition
  (HERC) – 713-524-1217
  Central. Durable medical equipment loan program.
  OT/PT Rehab services in Houston Area
• Bay Area Rehabilitation Center (Baytown)
  Adult Day Health Program in Baytown designed for adults who are unable to live independently, with a holistic approach supporting each participant’s capacity for functional independence. Ages 22 and up.

Michelle Garcia, Psy.D. & Associates
713-397-3104
www.qolcurriculum.com
Behavioral Support for our individuals with IDD (they will come to you wherever you are)

95% success rate over the last 15 years during audit (survey) review of BSP’s in meeting compliance with regulations and standards

Improve BSP Compliance Flyer

Sex Education and Healthy Relationships

• Are you supporting persons who need training on boundaries and social cues?
• Do you encounter sexually inappropriate behaviors?
• What are your thoughts on individuals diagnosed with IDD dating?
• How do we reduce the likelihood of persons with developmental disabilities committing sexual crimes and/or being a victim of sexual crimes?
• How do we best teach the skills that are involved in having healthy relationships and reducing sexually inappropriate behaviors for individuals of all ages and ability levels?

• • Pegue-Dennis, CPA, P.C.

    “We are a full-service CPA firm licensed in TX. We offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives, and independent professionals.  We are affordable, experienced, and friendly.”
    400 N. St. Paul Street
    Suite 1040
    Dallas, TX 75201
    469-708-4272
    http://www.peguedenniscpa.com/

• • Kristy Cortez CPA PC

    Certified Public Accountant
    10711 Burnett Rd. Ste 305
    Austin, TX 78758
    512-835-2635
    www.kristyrcortezcpa.com

• • Diane Fulmer

    Diane has years of professional accounting experience as well as providing cost reporting and accounting for ICF & HCS Providers. Twogether Consulting continues to receive great feedback from providers receiving her services.
    100 S. Harris St. Suite 120
    Round Rock, TX 78664
    512-388-0582
    http://www.dianefulmercpa.com

• ADP Small Business Solutions

  We highly recommend ADP for your payroll and employee management needs

• Our Contact For Twogether Consulting
  Maddie Rippa
  ADP District Manager, SBS/Central Texas
  Austin, Texas
  817-793-4996
  maddie.rippa@adp.com  

• • Joanalys Smith

    Legal Counselor and Attorney at Law
    Partner at: Smith & Associates Legal Counselors
    Joanalys has presented many times for The Private Provider’s Association of Texas and she is a champion of the Provider of IDD services as well as the individuals themselves. She understands the needs of IDD providers and she understands the rules and regulations for these programs. If you have need for a lawyer for assisting you with appealing a decision from HHSC (i.e. Survey, Cost Reporting Audit, Billing Audit, etc.). She is a great resource.
    512-261-9990

• Mary Alice Jackson, Esq.

  Assistance  with special needs trust planning, as well as  SSI, SSDI, CDB, Medicaid, and Medicare , guardianship issues, and much more.
  4611 Bee Caves Road
  Suite 307B
  Austin, TX 78746
  888-943-1286
  www.boyerjackson.com

• • Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy

    “Providing Genuine, Honest, & Compassionate Healthcare to our communities for over 15 years.”
    We are a 100% Employee Owned Pharmacy that specializes in weekly and monthly compliance packaging of prescriptions medications.

    Neighborhood LTC (Long Term Care) Pharmacy is based out of  Lincoln Nebraska and specializes in working with IDD providers in multiple states, including Kansas, Nebraska, Texas and more and are working on setting up a new Texas base in the Houston area.  For more information please see link to the website listed below.

•         “The Neighborhood Way:

  • High-Touch, Boutique Service at Scale

  • Leading Technology Enabled Techniques

  • Intentional, Redundant Checks and Balances

  • Unrivaled Ancillary Support Services”

    Website:  https://www.neighborhoodrx.com/

• • Please contact: Stacy Wilson
    Director of Business Development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

     

    • stacy@neighborhoodrx.com 
    • Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy
    • 816.654.6200

• Tarrytown Pharmacy

  • https://www.tarrytownpharmacy.com/
  • Extensive experience working with Long-Term Care facilities, including facilities providing services to individuals with IDD.
  • Located in 2727 Exposition Blvd. Ste. 105   Austin, Texas 78703, available anywhere in Texas
  • Super easy transfer of patient information and services to change services to Tarrytown.
  • Youtube videos

• • Pharmacy Alternatives, LLC

    Pharmacy Alternatives is one of the few pharmacies in the nation to specialize in serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). A Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse is on staff to be a resource for education, training, and other potential practice questions. They have resources for the ongoing education of your staff. They can receive physician orders and dispense medications efficiently. They have a state-of-the art packaging technology especially designed for this population. They provide options in medical records and a responsive, quality medical records team to serve you. They can ship your medications in a timely manner.

    Pharmacy Alternatives provides services in Texas and in 15 other states.
    Paul Delomel, R.PH.
    Director of Pharmacy Alternatives, Texas
    512-383-9229
    www.palrx.com/

• City Special Pharmacy

  City Special Pharmacy has a dedicated team of specialists that will be committed to your staff and residents/consumers:

  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacy technicians assigned to your Facility to provide better continuity of care
  • Free delivery
  • Free FedEx shipping
  • Pharmacy Review Specialist

  Konni Eastin
  469-826-6713
  www.cityspecialtyrx.com

• Dr. Mark J. Williamson DDS

  Sedation Dentistry
  

  I am so pleased to put this dental clinic on our resources page.Dr. Mark J. Williamson, DDS, and his team are amazing and yes, I am an actual patient! So I can truly say this is the best dentist I have ever gone to.  I drive from Austin to San Antonio to see them, that is how much I love the dentists and staff.  One of the amazing things about Dr. Williamson is that he doesn’t just “work on your teeth”, so to speak, he is looking at the whole person. He knows that the teeth and good care of your teeth are the key to much of our overall good health. He really uses a very holistic approach. Dr. Williamson and his team provide dentistry in a comfortable, relaxed environment and they practice sedation using the least restrictive method needed. This is especially helpful with our individuals with IDD who may be very anxious and stressed about dental visits and procedures. This office currently sees many of our individuals with special needs in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Not to mention their prices are extremely reasonable!Julie Blacklock - Owner of Twogether Consulting
  • 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 216
    San Antonio, Texas 78230     Ph:  210.361.3165

     

    Many of you knew the previous owner of the practice, Dr. Edward Staffel, DDS.  Sadly he passed away in November of 2018.  He was an amazing person and hosted a weekly radio show, “Your Smile Matters”, on KTSA. The show covered dental and whole health topics ranging from laser dental treatment to oral supplements, to concierge medicine.  We will miss him greatly and I am so pleased that Dr. Williamson and his team continue to provide such wonderful dental services in the same location. 

     

     

   

• Disability Dental Services

  Dental Services for Special Needs Persons in the Dallas area
  107 North Cedar Ridge Dr #100
  Duncanville, Texas 75116
  972-296-0101
  disabilitydental.com

Hospice Whispers: Stories of Life

by: Dr. Rev. Carla Cheatham (from Buckner Village Hospice

Detect Health Risks in At-Risk Populations with the Health Risk Screening Tool & Free Downloads

The Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) offers one of the leading screening tools for intellectual disability risk management and support. This health risk assessment tool is a web-based rating instrument developed to detect health destabilization in at risk populations and ensure that proper care and support is provided at all times. The HRST monitors for health risks associated with developmental and physical disabilities which specifically affect the systems of the body and the person’s ability to engage in functional activities. This allows clinicians to make real-time care decisions that other health screening tools might not support.  For more information please click on the following link:  https://replacingrisk.com/health-risk-screening-tool/

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