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Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission seeks Executive Director. Position's Description/Qualifications find on Indiana State Job bank. Online: www.IN.gov > State Personnel>Search Job Opportunities. JOB ID # 579888. Salary: $40,950 - $137,000. Applications accepted only through Indiana State Job Bank by Jan. 31, 2013. More information call 1-800-622-4845.
ACLU of Indiana, Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Win U.S. District Court Decision Regarding Inhumane Treatment of Prisoners. State violated rights of mentally ill inmates at Indiana prisons. On 12/31/12, a federal judge ruled in IPAS v. Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC), that "The treatment of mentally ill prisoners housed in [Indiana Department of Correction] IDOC segregation units and the New Castle Psychiatric Unit, and the failure to provide adequate treatment for such prisoners, violates the Eighth Amendment's proscription against the imposition of cruel and unusual punishment." To view the IDOC Trial Court Decision, click here. To view the Press Release, click here.
Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission will hold an Executive Session at 9:00 a.m. EST, Saturday, February 9, 2013, at the IPAS office in the VNS Building, Second Floor, at 4701 North Keystone Ave., Suite 222, Indianapolis, Indiana. An Executive Session will be held to discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees, pursuant to Ind. Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9). Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission will hold the quarterly meeting following the Executive Session at 9:45 a.m.
Indiana’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) is possibly the preeminent disability rights advocacy challenge and opportunity facing us today. It could promise and deliver much for good or for ill, for individuals with disabilities. The attachment is a publication of NDRN which discusses the issues which are of concern to disability rights advocacy organizations. Click here to view the "Guide to the Affordable Care Act"
IPAS wants to encourage individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their family members or guardians, to call IPAS if you are experiencing problems securing appropriate special education services or are being suspended or expelled due to disability, are being secluded or restrained in the school setting, are being discriminated against due to disability, or are having Medicaid waiver services inappropriately reduced. IPAS may be able to help you by assigning an advocate or attorney to represent you. Call IPAS at 1-800-622-4845 and speak to an intake/referral specialist. IPAS is here to help you.
The Indiana Council on Independent Living is now developing the goals to be included in the 2013-2015 State Plan for Independent Living. These goals are a critical part of the state plan, providing the direction for independent living in Indiana for the next three years. http://www.icoil.org/operations/SPIL.pdf Indiana Council on Independent Living
402 W. Washington Street, Rm. W453, P.O. Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
carol@ICOIL.ORG
Autism Commission Approves Draft Legislation on Seclusion and Restraint in Schools The Indiana Commission on Autism has approved preliminary draft legislation regarding the use of seclusion and restraints in Indiana schools. Indiana is 1 of only 19 states that do not have a law protecting children from seclusion and restraint in schools. If approved, the legislation would:
• Require all students be treated with dignity and respect
• Require school corporations to develop a policy and have it approved by their governing body
• Require training of appropriate school employees
• Require parental notification in a reasonable time frame
Indiana's Family Supports Medicaid Waiver. On September 1, 2012, the new Family Supports Waiver will replace the former Support Services Waiver. Individuals who currently receive services under the Support Services Waiver will now receive services under the Family Supports Waiver. For more information click here.
Each year IPAS solicits input from the public which is used to help determine how IPAS spends its resources and efforts for the next year. Please help us by taking a few minutes to complete the 2013 Disability Critical Barriers Poll. To access the poll just click on the following link: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cpps/survey/. Thanks for your help.
Participate in the 2012 Indiana Disability Poll: The purpose of this survey is to identify the current state of services, programs and supports for people with disabilities in your community. The results will be used to help guide programs in local communities around the state, ultimately with the goal of fostering independence, choice and control for people with disabilities. Click HERE to Take the 2012 Disability Poll. Go to http://www.thepollingplace.org/ for more information.
Public Policy Advocacy Opportunity Available - Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission (IPAS) is always looking for new Commission and Mental Illness Advisory Council (MIAC) members. Members must have a commitment to promoting the legal and civil rights of people with developmental disabilities, mental illness or other disabilities, and to the cause of protecting and promoting those individuals’ rights to make their own choices. Persons interested in applying for consideration should contact Karen Pedevilla, Education and Training Director, at 1-800-622-4845, ext. 232, or by emailing kpedevilla@ipas.in.gov. Click here to view a brochure that gives more information on both the Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission and Mental Illness Advisory Council.
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