DSD eList announcement
Date: Jan. 6, 2021
To: All interested parties
From: DHS Disability Services Division
Purpose: To announce a public comment period for new resources about life sharing
Comment period begins: 8 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021
Comment period ends: 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, 2021
Contact: DSD.PublicComments@state.mn.us
DHS requests public comments on new resources about life sharing
DHS seeks public comments on new resources for life sharing. Life sharing is a relationship-based living arrangement that carefully matches an adult 18 years or older who has a disability with an individual or family who will share their life and experiences and support the person using person-centered practices.
Currently, life sharing is not a formal waiver service. However, these new resources include information about how lead agencies, providers and interested individuals and families can use existing disability waiver services to create life-sharing arrangements for people who choose this option.
Note: These resources are not related to the Waiver Reimagine project.
Drafts for review
DHS would like your input on the following drafts:
Specifically:
Timeline and contact information
The public comment period ends at 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Email comments to DSD.PublicComments@state.mn.us. We also will accept comments by U.S. Mail. Mail written comments to:
ATTN: Community Capacity and Positive Supports team
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Disability Services Division
P.O. Box 64967
St. Paul, MN 55164-0967
Additional information
All people involved in life sharing should follow applicable Minnesota Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These guidelines may delay DHS’ development of life-sharing options.
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