As of July 1st, we have entered Phase 4 (final transition) of the rolling launch of the revised MnCHOICES application.
100% of all Care Coordinators must be completing their work in the MnCHOICES application. If you have any questions, please contact your Partner Relations Consultant.
Odyssey Webinar: “The Principles of Disability Justice”
Description: This webinar is about disability justice, which builds on the disability rights movement to take a more comprehensive approach to help secure rights for people with disabilities. Disability justice recognizes the intersectionality of people with disabilities who belong to additional marginalized communities. The webinar presenters will explain how people can incorporate the 10 principles of disability justice in their work.
Date: Friday, Aug. 16, 2024
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Registration: To register, refer to Odyssey registration: The Principles of Disability Justice. Registration is open until 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Cost: This webinar is free to attend.
Advancing Your Skills: Enhancing Support Plans
Training and event information
Webinar announcement: Advancing Your Skills: Enhancing Support Plans
• Audience: Lead agency staff who use the MnCHOICES Support Plan, including waiver case managers, care coordinators and certified assessors
• Event dates: June 26, Sept. 25 and Dec. 18, 2024
Summary: DHS plans to hold quarterly webinars that focus on advanced topics related to support planning.
Celebrating and Elevating American Indian and Alaska Native Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
This webinar learning series will provide participants with an opportunity to do the following:
- Celebrate the legacy of service and sacrifice of American Indian and Alaska Native SMVF
- Discover approaches to engage Tribal communities and provide culturally centered suicide prevention support
- Elevate the strength of traditions and cultural practices in healing
Session 3: Honoring Traditions and Cultural Practices in Healing
This session will illustrate the power of traditions and cultural practices in healing. Many communities hold ceremonies when service members leave for their service and again when they return. Practices like sweat lodges, talking circles, honor songs, and drumming all work to heal the mind, body, and soul. Click here to register.
- August 6, 1-2:30PM CST
ON-DEMAND TrainLink self paced Training: EW Foundations 1: Administration and Eligibility
Audience: People who work with home and community-based services for older adults, care coordinators, case managers, assessors and other interested parties
Learning Objectives:
- Describe whom EW serves and the purpose of the program.
- Summarize federal, state and lead agency roles to administer the program and assure its quality.
- Explain EW eligibility criteria and enrollment processes, including basic financial eligibility.
- Locate additional EW resources.
Summary: This 45-minute, self-paced online course introduces EW administration and program and financial eligibility. It includes an optional financial eligibility section with additional details and examples.