Artists Prepare for Annual Greeley Arts Picnic

June 2013
Enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities since 1964!
Artists Prepare for
Annual Greeley Arts Picnic
This year’s theme is the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees
The Envision Program Services Art Program
participants are busy as bees preparing for
this year’s Greeley Arts Picnic.
The Greeley Arts Picnic will take place Saturday, July 27, from 9-5 and Sunday, July 28,
from 9-4 in Lincoln Park.
This is the 4th year Envision will take part in In addition to arts and crafts from more than
the annual Art-in-the-Park event.
150 juried artisans, there will be music, food
and children’s activities.
Last year’s fairy gardens were a big hit with
attendees, so the artists are working hard to
Mark your calendars and come out and suptop it with this year’s the birds and the bees
port local artisans at the 35th annual Arts Picand the flowers and the trees theme.
nic!
At The Clay Center Tim Preston has been
helping the artists with honey pots, birdhouses and critters for household plant pots.
They are also making faces and flowers to
hang on garden walls.
Ken Bisel has been busy painting natureinspired scenes.
The artists have been teaming up to create
plaques that can be hung on a fence or wall
outdoors.
Inside:
From the Director’s Desk…..…………………...….2
E-Newsletter Announcement………………..……..3
FSSP Changes ……………...…………………..….3
Pat-on-the-Back Award…... …………….……..…..4
Just a few of the flowers and birdhouses that
will be for sale at the Greeley Arts Picnic.
New DCPs.....…………………………………….…...5
Anniversaries & Staff Changes..…………..………...5
STARS/Respite Dates………………..………….…...6
Micah House……..,……………………………………7
From the Director’s Desk:
The 2013 legislative session has closed and the State budget
for fiscal year 2013-2014 has been approved by the General Assembly and approved by the Governor. The Colorado intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
system was granted funds that will enable community centered boards across the state to maintain current services
provided and to offer 809 new resources to people/families who
have been waiting for services. The greatest number of those resources, 576, will be utilized by children/families eligible for Children’s Extensive Support (CES) services because the Governor and the
General Assembly agreed to fully fund that waiting list. The remainder of the
resources will be available to adults who meet established criteria for transition,
emergency and high risk. Envision will administer funds for at least 33 CES resources as
that is the number of children currently waiting for that service in Weld County. At this point, we
have no way of knowing if or how many adult resources may be allocated to Envision in order to enroll
and provide services to additional eligible people in Weld County. In addition to new resources, the legislature and Governor also approved a 4% rate increase for all categories of services that are available to
people receiving services. These rate increases finally restore most of the rate reductions the Colorado
developmental disabilities system incurred over the past four years. Funds have also been increased for
the Family Support Services Program and separate funding has been identified to assist all community
centered boards for costs incurred in determining eligibility and managing the waiting list. All in all, the
intellectual and developmental disabilities system fared well in funding compared to recent prior years.
The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) initiated a bill that was passed by the legislature and signed by the
Governor that will move the State oversight agency, Division for Developmental Disabilities, that community services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are accountable to, from the
Department of Human Services to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing by March of
2014. There are timelines for the Departments and representatives from the community provider system
and advocacy organizations to report back to the JBC on processes to assure smooth transition in order to
avoid causing any disruption in the lives of people and families participating in community operated services. The move will consolidate our oversight and accountability to be with the Office of Community
Living within HCPF and should eliminate the duplicative and sometimes contradictory procedures and
practices we have experienced in the past few years. At Envision we are working to make this be a
seamless process in order to avoid any disruption in the lives of people and families actively receiving
services in Weld County.
As a result of the actions stated above, there will be many changes occurring and we will seek the most
efficient and effective processes in implementing and completing the tasks. First and foremost we will
focus on the mission of Envision to enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities
in Weld County.
Best regards,
Mary Lu Walton
Executive Director
Envision Begins Move Toward
E-Newsletter
It’s budget time again, and that means taking a hard
look at expenses. Envision strives to keep administrative costs as low as possible, and we do a pretty good
job of it. Administration costs are less than 10 percent,
which is great; but there’s always more that can be
done.
Please email Lori Arthur, Development and Communications Coordinator, at [email protected] with
the subject line Newsletter Email Address. Be sure to
include in your email your name and home address.
We will begin electronic newsletters in September, but
those who have not sent an email address by the end
To that end, we have decided to switch to an of August will receive a paper copy in September.
electronic newsletter.
The December newsletter will go only to
The cost of printing and mailing a quarterly newsletter those who have provided an email address.
continues to rise; and it
takes about 8 hours to
print the newsletter. Volunteers come in and spend
about 4 hours folding and
putting labels on the
newsletter. Recent
changes in US Postal Service regulations for bulk
mailing made it necessary to seek an
outside source to handle mailing, so
the newsletters had to be delivered
to Schaefer Enterprises to finish the task.
The time is right to make the switch to an electronic
newsletter.
In order to make this switch, we need your
help.
Besides saving money, there are some other
advantages to an electronic newsletter:
No trees have to die
It’s in full color
There are hyperlinks to websites mentioned
 It’s easy to share with friends
and family no matter where they
live
 And less paper in your recycling bin
when you’re done reading
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If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please email Lori or give her a call at 970-3132602.
Thank you all for helping us
with this project!
Family Support Services Program Changes
Family Support Services Program is making some
changes for the new fiscal year, beginning 7/1/13.
Rather than submitting a request and receipts/expense
logs monthly, we are going to ask families to submit
one request for the entire year with their priorities and
an estimated amount of how much money they will
spend on their prioritized services.
We will request receipts/expense logs to be submitted quarterly (for the previous three months). Checks
will be issued monthly as long as receipts/expense
logs are submitted quarterly.
It is our intention to streamline this process and to
make allocating funds as easy as possible for the families. There will be additional information mailed to all
FSSP families in the near future.
Additionally, we have updated the Most in Need
(MIN) assessment. All FSSP families will complete a
new MIN assessment in May or June. Please look for
it in the mail, if you haven’t already received it. The
MIN level will determine the amount of money that
will be allocated to each family, monthly.
It will be very important to get your MIN assessment completed and submitted back to your case manager, timely, so it can be scored.
Who’s New in Program Services
The following people have been hired as Direct Care Providers:
Annessa Salazar
Cecilia Cruz
Elliemae Weier
Jenny Urtusuastegui-Aguilar
Katrina Maglianesi
Kaycee Huntsman
Mohammed Omar (welcome back!)
Shaylea Hinjosa
Sindy Urtusuastegui
Yolanda Diaz
Welcome aboard! It’s great to have you all working with us.
Pat on the Back Recognition Award
The Program Services Department allows people to recognize Direct Care Professionals for good work they
are doing, by submitting a “Pat on the Back” certificate in a box located in the Program Services Department.
Every quarter a certificate is drawn out of the box during each of the two meetings required for Direct Care
Professionals, and those two staff people are awarded a $20 gift card to Walmart. Direct Care Professionals
who had a nomination form submitted must be present at one of the meetings to qualify for the award.
This quarter’s winners are:
Kim Nix and Jim Taylor
Congratulations!
Other Direct Care Professionals who were nominated are: Amy Salazar,
Myriah Coyle, Heather Vassar, Jeannie Hunziker, Dallas Northrop, Nicole
Nelson, Jessica Rice, Amanda Hayes, Judy Gardner, Andy Hermance,
Lilia Juarez, Laura Henry, Roger Harmon, Hope Garcia, Shenandoah
Stately, Louise Kelly, Juanita Garcia, Sharleen Chapman, Sheri Sullivan, Eddie Guerrero, Kim Schultz, Dianna Hepburn, Werner Hobiera,
Brenda Maldonado, Alis Chaparro, Jayson Thomas, Brian Harvey, Tina
Zeleznikar, Alan Perez, Tanya Hughes, Josh Bridges, Bonnie Early,
Patricia Gallegos, Katie Osborne and Joan Chapman.
Congratulations to everyone who was recognized for doing something “extra”
for the clients and department.
We appreciate everyone’s hard work!
Employee Anniversaries
Lori Arthur
John Batchelor
Rosalinda Chavez
Karen Colasacco
Keisha Davis
Sheila Floyd
Elia Garcia
Juanita Garcia
Millie Garcia
Nichole Gould
Esmerejldado Guerrero
Alicia Gutierrez
Brian Harvey
Dana Hoff
Megan Horsch
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2
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13
2
6
2
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2
7
14
2
7
17
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Linda Hunziker
Matthew Koogle
Dodie Lang
Jack MacDonald
Brenda Maldonado
Miriya Navarrete
Kim Nix
Gregory Orosz
Leticia Perches
Alan Perez
Enedina Persons
Mary Stacey
Sheri Sullivan
James Taylor
Jayson Thomas
Nichole Yount
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Staff Changes:
New Hires:
Desiree Lujan: “I am the Administrative Assistant for Children’s Case
Management at Envision. I started April 8th of this year. I was born in Loveland and raised in Greeley. I graduated from Aims Community College in 2012
with my Associates in Business Technology as an Administrative Assistant. I am a
mother of a 6 year old daughter. I love reading science fiction novels and spending
time with my family.”
Elise Dahlin: “Hi! I’m Elise and I was hired as an Early Intervention Case Manager at Envision in
March. I recently graduated from Colorado State University and have my degree in Psychology. I’m still living in Fort
Collins, and I really like it. I live with my sister and our sweet new puppy named Honey. My passion in life has really
been working with families and children—particularly young children, and I am thankful that Envision has allowed me
to do that!”
Debbie Henry: “My name is Debbie Henry and I’m the new Administrative Assistant/Receptionist at Envision. I live
with my husband on the west side of Greeley on what use to be farming property. We do have dogs, cats and chickens
but the property now includes a business of self-storage units. We have two sons and 3 grandchildren. I started my career
as an administrative assistant at Hewlett-Packard in Loveland. I worked in Loveland for 10 years and then transferred to
their Santa Rosa, CA site where I worked an additional 15 years. Upon returning to Colorado, I worked for 6 years for
the City of Greeley Water and Sewer Administration. I then married and moved to my husband’s home in Missouri.
When I was able to convince him we needed to come ‘home’ to Colorado, I decided to try something completely different and worked as a Direct Care Professional for 3 years in a group home affiliated with an agency in Westminster. Hence, my later interest as an administrative assistant for Envision. My ideal job!”
News:
Albert and Barb Moate announced that they will be retiring to Florida in September. They have been with Envision for
more than 20 years and will be missed!
Barb Moate recently stepped away from her duties as an Intake/Waiting List Case Manager and is working in the file
room organizing and filing. Kevin Thompson, Adult Case Manager, is moving into Barb’s position as Intake/Waiting
List Case Manager.
S.T.A.R.S. Supplies Pick-Up Dates
Evans:
Frederick:
June 19
July 17
August 21
June 6
July 5
August 2
Envision
1050 37th Street
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Carbon Valley Recreation Center
701 5th Street
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Drop-off Respite Program
If you are in need of a break, consider the Family Support Drop-off Respite Program. We
have well-trained and experienced staff and lots of fun activities.
Upcoming Respite Dates:
June 15
July 20
August 17
Respite is offered:
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Please RSVP to Jennifer Remmers:
970-313-2670
Envision
Wish List
In-kind donations are always welcome. Please consider donating an item from our wish list. Your donation is tax-deductible.
Thank you!
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**LAUNDRY DETERGENT**
Size 5 and 6 diapers and pull-ups
Adult size medium pull-ups
Digital cameras
Gardening gloves
Canvases (to paint on)
Gift cards to Hobby Lobby and Walmart
Baby Wipes
Micah House of Greeley
is conducting a survey for the need
for respite care in Weld County
for individuals who meet the following
criteria:
1. Can show proof of residence in Weld County
2. Can show documented proof of a developmental and/or intellectual disability
3. Ages 20 - 35 AND meet BOTH of the following:
a. have graduated from high school AND
b. are not yet receiving adult services
4. At this current time, must be ambulatory individuals.
This is only a first step to provide respite care in Weld County. Our hope is that we will
be able to provide respite for all ages and all disabilities at a future date.
If interested, please provide us with the following information by Saturday, 6/22/13:
Caregiver/Guardian Name: _______________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________ Email: _____________________________________
Name of individual with disability requiring care: ____________________________
Age: ______________ Primary Diagnosis: __________________________
Days and times when respite is most needed (ie: weekends, M-F 7 - 5, etc.)
___________________________________________________________________
Any other information you would like to share:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Privacy Notice: This information will not be used for anything other than to gauge the need for this
type of Respite Care in Weld County. There is a group of individuals currently looking to open up respite
care in the area who need to know the degree of interest.
If you would like to be contacted when (if) this Respite Care becomes a reality,
please sign below:
________________________________Yes, I would like to be contacted if respite care
is available in Weld County. This is not an agreement to provide respite care nor is it an agreement
on your part to receive respite care. It is simply a statement of interest for you to obtain more information.
You can scan this form and send it to: [email protected] or
mail it to Micah House, c/o Burns, 4935 West 6th Street Rd., Greeley, CO 80634
1050 37th Street
P.O. Box 200069
Evans , CO 80620
Phone: 970.339.5360
Toll Free: 888.695.5883
Fax: 970.330.2261
2012-2013 Envision
Board of Directors
Bryan Keene, President
Erica Herman, Secretary-Treasurer
Margaret Brown
Dr. Richard Hanks
Erin Hunter
Kathi Sargent
Doug Seery
Annette Tannel
Dr. Lesley Brooks
Joanna Martinson
Tanya Unrein
ENVISION BUSINESS HOURS:
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PROGRAM APPROVED SERVICE AGENCIES
Abacus Care, LLC
Abigail Campbell
ABLE
Alta Vista Center for Autism
Alternative Support, Inc.
Alternatives Access LLC
Altra Services
Barney's Promise Home
Behavior Services of the Rockies
Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Inc.
Carmel Community Living Corp. Windsor
Chatterpillars Therapy Center
Community Advantage
Community Living Alternatives
Community Partnerships & Associates, Inc.
Consultants for Children
Dungarvin
Easter Seals Colorado
Envision Program Services
Evergreen Services Providers
Foothills Gateway, Inc.
Harmony Homes
Imagine!
Innovative Services
Interaction Resources DDD Corp
KMB Endeavors dba ACT
Maitre Host Homes
Michelle Kerska, MSW, BCBA
MOSAIC
Parker Personal Care
Partners in Behavioral Milestones, Inc.
Residential Care Services, LLC
Rocky Mountain Autism Center
Sample Supports
Schaefer Enterprises, Inc.
Spectra Autism Center
Spectrum Community Services
Steiner SILS, LLC
Support, Inc.
The Otero Corporation
Unlimited Possibilities of Colorado
Wings Center
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970-433-8339
303-920-9279
303-759-1192
303-993-5464
970-488-0108
970-214-1343
970-391-0482
720-837-BEHV
303-795-2061
970-460-9056
303-333-4062
970-330-3349
303-745-8015
303-337-6720
720-272-1289
970-405-3899
303-233-1666
970-313-2603
303-431-0306
970-266-5347
303-659-6992
303-665-2648
720-748-0348
720-215-3906
303-493-1483
303-428-5164
303-648-5834
970-461-2400
970-352-5081
816-501-5138
720-434-1790
303-985-1133
720-684-6102
970-353-0662
303-935-5200
970-223-4664
970-867-4708
303-340-0322
970-460-0385
970-518-5956
970-669-2777