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Getting started with Family Managed Services

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Includes information about the Family Managed Service agreement, planning supports and services, being an employer, being accountable for services provided, and other helpful information.

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How to prepare and submit invoices for payment

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As the Funds Administrator, you will purchase supports for your family member, and then invoice the PDD program each month for the supports plus any eligible administrative or service delivery... More ≫

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As the Funds Administrator, you will purchase supports for your family member, and then invoice the PDD program each month for the supports plus any eligible administrative or service delivery expenses. This handbook takes you through the steps of how to prepare and submit your invoice to the PDD program for payment.

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Criminal record checks fact sheet

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help parents and guardians understand the importance of criminal record checks when hiring staff to support a... More ≫

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help parents and guardians understand the importance of criminal record checks when hiring staff to support a family member with developmental disabilities.

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Abuse prevention and reporting fact sheet

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This information sheet describes the abuse prevention and response protocol developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program. The protocol is intended both to prevent abuse and to... More ≫

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This information sheet describes the abuse prevention and response protocol developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program. The protocol is intended both to prevent abuse and to ensure an appropriate response to any form of maltreatment that might occur toward an individual supported by the PDD program.

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What we heard : increasing flexibility for families, summary of 2009-2010 family managed services stakeholder consultations

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program engaged consultants to conduct consultations with adults with developmental disabilities, PDD community board staff and stakeholders of... More ≫

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program engaged consultants to conduct consultations with adults with developmental disabilities, PDD community board staff and stakeholders of the Family Managed Services program. Stakeholders were asked to provide feedback regarding their perspective on what is working well in FMS, what is not working, and what they would like to see changed. The consultations revealed four broad areas for change: the Family Managed Services Agreement (FMSA), funding, resources and supports for families, and communication.

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What we heard about increasing flexibility in the PDD contracting process : summary report

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In the spring of 2010, PDD Community Boards held engagement sessions in their regions to obtain input from service providers and individuals and families on how to increase flexibility in the... More ≫

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In the spring of 2010, PDD Community Boards held engagement sessions in their regions to obtain input from service providers and individuals and families on how to increase flexibility in the contracting process between PDD Community Boards and their contracted agencies. This report provides a summary of what we heard from engagement participants.

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Abuse prevention & response protocol : "everyone has a role"

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In 2001, based on a literature review and stakeholder input, Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) made the decision to focus on abuse prevention, while also strengthening the reporting,... More ≫

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In 2001, based on a literature review and stakeholder input, Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) made the decision to focus on abuse prevention, while also strengthening the reporting, investigation and follow up components of its operational policy, the Abuse Reporting and Investigation Protocol. The Protocol was enhanced to provide more clarity relating to scope, authority and processes, which resulted in a broadened approach to addressing this important issue and a new name to reflect the scope. The new Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol was released October 2003, with an implementation date of January 1, 2004. The Protocol document was updated in August of 2006 to reflect changes to the PDD Community Governance Act.

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Building better bridges : final report on programs and services in support of persons with developmental disabilities

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Primarily in response to financial difficulties encountered by some Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) community boards in June 1999, a review was requested to look into why and how... More ≫

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Primarily in response to financial difficulties encountered by some Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) community boards in June 1999, a review was requested to look into why and how these financial difficulties had arisen. The review also looked at other issues impacting PDD beyond the financial aspect. The review included confidential interviews with various stakeholders, a review of financial-related materials by an independent and private accountant, and a series of public meetings. As a result, the observations and recommendations in this report reflect the advice and suggestions of hundreds of Albertans. These recommendations are intended to serve as a starting point to address key issues and provide a stable, predictable and accountable PDD system that values, protects, supports and enhances the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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