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| Document Summary | - Report Published - |
| Document Title |
| A Study of the Mental Retardation Service System in Virginia |
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| Author |
| Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services |
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| Enabling Authority |
| Appropriations Act - Item 311 AA. (Regular Session, 2007) |
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| Executive Summary |
Virginia has established the infrastructure to support individuals with disabilities
through the local CSBs, state training centers, the Mental Retardation and Day Support
Waivers and the oversight of DMHMRSAS and DMAS. However, many gaps exist in
the present system of supports. Facilities at aging training centers require upgrades and
improvements in order to ensure the health and safety of their residents. Many
individuals in the community are in urgent need of the kinds of supports offered by the
MR Waiver but must await the availability of a slot. There is a need for non-Waiver
funding for individuals unable to access Medicaid at the present time. Around the state
there are inconsistencies in the availability of services often due to Medicaid
reimbursement rates that fail to attract providers of services. Finally, there is a need for
the expansion of existing and development of additional MR Waiver services to ensure
individuals' health and safety.
It is the belief of those who developed this report that it offers Virginians with
intellectual disabilities the best plan to fill individuals' most urgent needs, honor choices,
assure health and safety and ensure that individuals and their families can enjoy a good
life. The process used to develop this report also allowed stakeholders to work together
in a positive and constructive way, and they are likely to continue to work together to
improve the lives of many individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families with
the implementation of the recommendations contained in this report. |
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