ILA
What 6 counties do the the ILA's serve?
Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin, Jefferson, Weld
What's the age range for youth services at CPWD?
14-24
How many counties does the Beyond Vision program cover?
9
Who can make a referral to nursing home transitions?
Anyone!
Who at CPWD can be an advocate?
Everyone!
True or False: Any veteran is eligible for VIP services
False. Veterans must have VA medical benefits.
What's the best way to refer someone to CPWD's Employment Programs?
The Ticket to Work and Services Interest Form on the website.
True or False: Benefits counseling helps consumers understand how working affects their state and federal benefits.
True!
Who should you reach out to if you hear of a new funding opportunity?
Jude!
What are the top two I&R topics that new callers ask about?
Benefits & Housing
What do Youth ILA's find to be the biggest barrier when working with youth?
Parents / Guardians
How many BV low vision groups do we have each month?
A) 12 groups, B) 25 groups, C) 38 groups
25 groups
On average, how many months does it take for a consumer to complete a transition to the community?
9 Months
Who should you reach out to at CPWD when you see a need for systems advocacy?
Craig!
Who sets the budget for a Veteran in VIP?
The Veterans Administration (VA)
True or False: To work with our Career Coach, consumers need to be referred through DVR.
False.
Where do referrals come from for Benefits Counseling?
DVR
What are the four CPWD Fee For Services programs?
Nursing Home, Youth Transitions, Employment, VIP
Where do you go to find information on the ILA groups, classes and workshops?
What is the name of our youth summer program?
YEP!
Youth Employment Program
Name one of the three BV specific grants we have?
DRCOG Area Agency on Aging, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, Older Individuals who are Blind
Besides living in a long term care facility, name one other eligibility criteria for the Nursing Home Transitions program?
Have Medicaid. Eligible for an HCBS waiver. Be 18+ year old.
Name one area where CPWD is currently working on systems advocacy?
Housing, Transportation, Healthcare, Immigration, SSA Reform... and so much more!
True or False: The VA gives the Veterans a check each month for the veteran to pay their caregivers?
False. No money goes directly to Veterans.
Can a 65 year old consumer be in Ticket to Work?
No. Social Security limits the program to 18-62 years old.
Besides SSI and SSDI, name one other benefit that staff provide counseling on.
SNAP, TANF, Housing, Veteran Benefits, LEAP, AND, Medicare or Medicaid.
What percent of CPWD revenue comes from fee for service programs?
33%
(65% comes from grant funding)
An ideal candidate for Ticket to Work is someone who wants to work:
A) Full Time, B) Part Time, C) Either
A) Full Time