Previous Webinars

A detailed description of all of the possible scenarios where a consumer could transfer in and out of the Information Specialist (I/S) system.

Several trainings and workshops have been provided by the Area Behavior Analysts to assist teams, including the service providers and support coordinators, on how to develop safety crisis plans. This webinar reviews some frequently asked questions and additional participant questions and discussion.

A webinar held on April 30, 2018 provides comprehensive information and is a prerequisite to this question and answer session. If you have not yet viewed the webinar “Writing a Safety Crisis Plan”, please access it by scrolling down to the April 30th webinar and complete it prior to the Question and Answer session.

This webinar and presentation reviews the new behavior support rule/Directive 4.300 and covers time out use and restrictive procedures as well as discusses the purpose and process for the Regional Behavior Support Review Committee.

This webinar and presentation reviews the new behavior support rule/Directive 4. 300. Part 1 covers definitions and support coordinator and service provider responsibilities and requirements.

This webinar provides participants with a common knowledge and understanding of individuals with co-occurring diagnosis of IDD-BH. Participants will learn the impacts of living with co-occurring diagnosis and how Missouri systems can collaborate to best serve the population. 

This webinar describes the fiscal review process for POS and Personal Spending funds. The required documentation to support POS billing is discussed and participants are given information on Social Security requirements, as well as the requirements from the Regional Offices, in regards to maintaining an individual’s funds. Provider reporting requirements is also addressed.

This webinar discusses a new screening process and form to facilitate communication about the MOCDD waiver between the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Department of Social Services (DSS).

During this webinar, Charles Bentley, DMH Medicaid Eligibility Specialist, and Anna Leonhard, Correspondence and Information Specialist for the Family Support Division, answer participant questions regarding the Medicaid Application Process. A recording of the webinar is now available. **PLEASE NOTE—Due to a sound system software glitch during this webinar, you will want to forward through the webinar at approximately 19:40 until 24:15.

This webinar provides an overview on reporting earned income to Social Security Administration and technical resources available in Missouri.

This webinar is supported through the technical assistance of the Missouri’s Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

Note: Social Security Administration annually updates policies, award amounts, incentives, etc. Content in this webinar was developed using 2018 figures. Please consult the SSA The Red Book-A Guide To Work Incentives for the most current guidance.

This webinar provides an overview on the work incentives specific to individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). 

This webinar is supported through the technical assistance of the Missouri’s Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

Note: Social Security Administration annually updates policies, award amounts, incentives, etc. Content in this webinar was developed using 2018 figures. Please consult the SSA The Red Book-A Guide To Work Incentives for the most current guidance.

This webinar provides an overview of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits , automatic work incentives, specialized work incentives and calculations on the impact of earned income on SSI benefits.

This webinar is supported through the technical assistance of the Missouri’s Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

Note: Social Security Administration annually updates policies, award amounts, incentives, etc. Content in this webinar was developed using 2018 figures. Please consult the SSA The Red Book-A Guide To Work Incentives for the most current guidance.

This webinar provides an overview of Title II Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, automatic work incentives, Impairment Related Work Expenses, Subsidies and special conditions.

This webinar is supported through the technical assistance of the Missouri’s Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

Note: Social Security Administration annually updates policies, award amounts, incentives, etc. Content in this webinar was developed using 2018 figures. Please consult the SSA The Red Book-A Guide To Work Incentives for the most current guidance.

This webinar, presented by Angie Brenner, Director of Federal Programs, provided participants with an overview of Medicaid waivers with an emphasis on Home and Community Based waivers. While the primary audience for this webinar was providers, it was open to everyone. 

This webinar, originally held July 10, provides an overview of Social Security benefits and benefit planning strategies to support job seekers who receive public benefits. 

This webinar series is supported through the technical assistance of the Missouri’s Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

Note: Social Security Administration annually updates policies, award amounts, incentives, etc. Content in this webinar was developed using 2018 figures. Please consult the SSA The Red Book-A Guide To Work Incentives for the most current guidance.

This webinar is the final webinar of a 5 part series on implementing customized employment. In this webinar, success stories are shared along with strategies for sustaining momentum.

This series is supported through the technical assistance of the Missouri’s Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

On June 11, the Division of Developmental Disabilities hosted a webinar on the Medicaid Application Process. A total of 356 registrants attended this webinar presented by Charles Bentley, DMH Medicaid Eligibility Specialist, and Anna Leonhard, Correspondence and Information Specialist for the Family Support Division. The presentation, webinar recording and Medicaid Application Process Technical Assistance and Guidance document are now available. Note: You will need to turn your volume up as the first few minutes of the recording have a low volume level. The volume level improves throughout the recording.

Rita Cooper, Area Behavior Analyst for the Western Region, presented Reactive Strategies Review Process Part 2—What does it mean for the team? This webinar offers next steps in the process described during the April 12 webinar—Reactive Strategies Review Process. This webinar is designed for TCMs, providers, regional office staff, and anyone interested in understanding how to do reactive strategy review.

A part of the customized employment webinar series, this webinar focuses on customized job development and interest based negotiation with prospective businesses. The recording of the webinar, transcript, presentation and resource materials are now available for review. This webinar is supported through the technical assistance of the Missouri’s Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

On May 21, the Division hosted a webinar on Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) with Angie Brenner, Director of Federal Programs, and Leslie Bradley, Coordinator of Federal Programs as presenters. There were 171 registered attendees that participated in this webinar that provided an overview of what will be needed for ongoing HCBS compliance.

This webinar provides instruction on the use of informational interviews as a tool in Discovery and how to develop a career plan. A recording of the webinar, transcript, presentation and resource materials are now available for review. This webinar is supported through the technical assistance of the Missouri’s Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

This webinar provides an overview of key elements and effective activities when conducting Discovery.

This webinar is supported through the technical assistance of the Missouri’s Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

The Office of Autism Services held a webinar on May 9 that featured an overview of Missouri's Autism Projects, their establishment in code and statute, and their purpose and governance as well as how services funded through the Autism Projects may be accessed. There were 98 registered attendees that participated in this webinar designed for support coordinators, support coordinator supervisors, and TCM TACs.

This webinar provides an overview of Customized Employment as a tool and strategy to circumvent the more traditional job search process and connect job seekers with employers who can benefit from the contributions they offer.

This webinar series is supported through the technical assistance of the Missouri’s Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

The Division hosted a webinar on Writing a Safety Crisis Plan with Central Region Area Behavior Analyst—Lucas Evans. This webinar had 147 attendees and was designed to provide information to TCM entities and providers (support coordinators, program managers, behavior analysts) on writing safety crisis plans for the individuals that they support.

The Division hosted a webinar on the Level of Care (LOC) Annual Redetermination Process Change.

On April 12, the Division hosted a webinar on Reactive Strategies Review Process with Rita Cooper, LBA-Area Behavior Analyst for the Western Region. A total of 46 individuals participated in this webinar with representation from each region.

The Division hosted a webinar on Redefining Case Managment.