Action | Money Follows the Person |
Stage | Fast-Track |
Comment Period | Ended on 4/2/2008 |
As an individual who has worked in the field of Vocational Rehabilitation and has managed a staff of Supported Employment professionals for over ten years, I am strongly opposed to the current language in the proposed Money Follows the Person (MFP) Fast Track Regulations - Waiver Services 12 VAC 30-120. The minimum requirements listed in the proposed regulations for Supported Employment providers are far below the industry standards, and far below the professional standards for RSVP, Inc., the company for whom I work. At the current time, RSVP, Inc., as well as other Employment Service Organizations in the state of
Also, services provided by Supported Employment Specialists who work for RSVP, Inc.'s Supported Employment program are nationally accredited by CARF. Accreditation by CARF indicates an organization has substantially conformed to CARF standards that are designed to benefit the persons served. Individuals who possess less than the above mentioned experience and education would not be conducive to allowing RSVP, Inc. to continue to meet and exceed the national standards set by CARF. Furthermore, CARF Accreditation is a mandatory standard for organizations that provide Supported Employment services for the Department of Rehabilitative Services in the
Please strongly consider changing the language in the proposed Money Follows the Person (MFP) Fast Track Regulations - Waiver Services 12 VAC 30-120. This will help us to protect the integrity of professionals in the field of Supported Employment as well as the quality of the services that we provide for persons with disabilities.
Thank you,
Manager of Supported Employment Services
RSVP, Inc.