COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Archives

Wait List Management: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Funding Update

CMS has fully approved 48 states’ spending plans, 20 of which plan to use the funding to directly address waitlists.

Stephanie Crouch January 18, 2022

The State of the State of Kansas

The state allocated $36 million in 2021, which represented a seven percent increase in IDD funding—the largest budget increase in Kansas history for IDD waiver services.

Evan Christenson, Esq. December 14, 2021

An image of an individual next to the words "Jake's Story" and a banner that says "DD Awareness Month", with a spotlight graphic shining down on the words.

DD Awareness Month: Jake’s Story

Jake Plue, a proud self-advocate who is deeply embedded in his community in North Carolina, shares his story and provides tips for others on expanding life and activities in the community.

MediSked March 23, 2021

Reflections of a Year at Home

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 global pandemic, MediSked Culture and Engagement Specialist Lee Iannone looks back at the past year’s challenges and advantages.

Lee Iannone March 11, 2021

Improved Immunization Tracking and Reporting Features Provide Insight into Individual and Employee Vaccine Information

MediSked Connect’s new Immunization Tracking module is designed to support both the immediate needs of the COVID-19 pandemic and the long-term goal of Provider Agencies to track and report on all immunizations for the individuals they support.

Sean Murray February 24, 2021

Celebrating the ANCOR Foundation’s Included. Supported. Empowered. Campaign

MediSked was proud to be a benefactor sponsor of this groundbreaking initiative to amplify the voices and stories of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to ensure all individuals can live their best lives in the community.

MediSked December 7, 2020

MediSked Celebrates the Strategic Framework Guiding the Future of The Arc

The Arc recently released their New Strategic Framework for the Future. MediSked was honored to be part of the process as a member of The Arc’s Long-Range Strategic Planning Committee.

MediSked October 21, 2020

Advice from a COVID-19 Hotspot: Creating Engagement for Individuals in Residential and Day Habilitation Programs

We spoke with Kristin Fitzgerald, the Vice President of Day Program Services at Head Injury Association to learn how they adapted to ensure that the individuals they support still had meaningful ways to spend their day.

MediSked June 17, 2020

Putting Technology First: End the Disparity for Individuals

Access to reliable high-speed internet is a foundational need for every individual in the long-term services and supports population, but only 57% of adults with disabilities have access to the internet at home.

MediSked June 8, 2020

Are You READY to SET and GO?

Since the beginning of the pandemic, have you put key projects on hold? MediSked Advisor Donna Catalano shares some project management techniques to resume projects that may have been temporarily paused.

Donna Catalano May 19, 2020

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