Michigan Conference on Home and Community-Based Waiver Services, 11/14-15/2017

This is from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan Association of CMH Boards (MACMHB):

Save the Date:

The Annual Home and Community Based Waiver Conference

November 14 and 15, 2017
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
55 South Harrison Road, East Lansing 48823

Registration will be open soon.

FEATURED PROGRAMS

• Children’s Waiver Program (CWP)
• Habilitation Supports Waiver (HSW)
• Autism Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Benefit

Conference Objective: This conference will provide technical assistance and training on the implementation and maintenance of the Children’s Waiver Program (CWP) and the Habilitation Supports Waiver (HSW) [this is the Waiver program for people with developmental disabilities], clinical issues, and administrative functions relevant to these waivers. Additionally, this conference will provide training in ASD, evidence based services, highlight programs across the state, and provide technical assistance on implementation of the Medicaid/MIChild Autism Benefit.

Who Should Attend: This conference contains content appropriate for case managers, supports coordinators, clinicians, behavior analysts, administrative staff, providers, autism coordinators, people receiving services and family members and social workers at all levels of practice (beginning, intermediate and/or advanced).

Special Rate: 

A special $20 conference rate will be offered for people receiving waiver services and their family members. A limited number of scholarships are available to people who receive services and their families. Scholarships may cover registration fees, overnight rooms, travel expenses, meals and child care. Deadline to request scholarship: October 1, 2017. (Form is attached to this message).

Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers: The Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards (MACMHB), provider #1140, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. MACMHB maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 10/10/2016 to 10/10/2019. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Course Delivery Method: Face to Face Conference. Exact hours are pending.

Overnight Accommodations/Directions: The Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center is located in East Lansing adjacent to Michigan State University. Our special guestroom rate is $80 per night plus tax. For specific directions or to reserve a room, please call 517/432-4000 and mention that you are attending the C-Waiver Conference the discount code is 1711DCH&MA. The deadline for room discounts is October 14.

Conference Brochure and Registration Materials: Conference details and registration will be available on our website, www.macmhb.org - if you have any questions, please call (517) 374-6848.

Anne Wilson, Training and Meeting Planner
Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards
426 S. Walnut Street, Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 374-6848 phone
(517) 374-1053 fax
www.macmhb.org
awilson@macmhb.org