Family Care Council

District 12

June 14, 2007             

MEMBERS PRESENT:                                STAFF & GUESTS PRESENT:

 

Phil Pearson, Chair                                         Leslie Richards, APD

                                                                        Shawna Dann, FCC Secretary

                                                                        Tom Brander

                                                                        Svetlana Javoronkova

                                                                        Gennadi Javoronkov

                                                                        Lisa Olivero, Indep. Med-Waiver Provider

                                                                        Valerie LaRubbio

MEMBERS ABSENT:                                    

           

Ray Sylestre, Treasurer                                                                                                                                

I. ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTIONS:

The meeting was called to order at 3:06 PM. Roll call established a quorum.     

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The minutes from the meeting on May 10th, 2007 meeting were reviewed and discussed by member and guests present.  Chairperson Pearson made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 10th, 2007 meeting.  Motion carried. 

III. OLD BUSINESS:

Member Pearson mentioned that he would like to track how often the Stanfield Videos, purchased by FCC12 and donated to the Volusia/ Flagler Libraries, are being checked out.  Member and guests discussed that the libraries keep track of that information and should be able to share that information.

Chairperson Pearson brought copies of the most recent Family Care Council Area 12 newsletter being mailed out to individuals on the waiting list.  He briefly discussed the different issues and information reported in the newsletter.  He also reiterated the importance of Area 12 being an active voice to our representatives so that issues concerning the developmentally disabled are heard and decided upon appropriately.  He would also like the APD to be less driven by their budget.

At last month’s meeting the eviction notices sent to 27 individuals by Duvall Homes was discussed.  Chairperson Pearson mentioned that he might write a letter regarding this unfair action from Duvall Homes.  Chairperson Pearson did in fact write a letter and spoke to some family members of the residents affected by this action. 

IV. APD UPDATE:

Today’s update came from Leslie Richards.  She reported that 95 people in District 12 are affected by a recent rate change.  This means they will have limited support coordination resulting in 7 days of services per year cut.  In addition, 264 people in District 12 will have services eliminated, which include therapeutic massage, therapeutic massage assessment, psychological assessment, non-residential support services, chore services, and homemaker services.  These eliminations are based on active or pending service plans.  Also, the definition of companion services will be expanded to one on one, one on two, and/or one on three.

V. OPEN DISCUSSION:

Expanding the Area 12 FCC website was discussed in relation to adding a list of recommended services providers.  Leslie cautioned this action due to the fact that every individual is going to have a different experience with a provider.  For example, two different individuals who received services from the same provider may have totally different feedback regarding the quality of service provided.  Recommendation of providers heavily involves opinions.  A suggestion was to encourage families to check the Del Marva Review on service providers, which would offer an unbiased report on the quality of services provided.   

VI. ADJOURN:

With no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 3:56 PM.