Parents Planning Programs (PPP)
for the Developmentally Disabled of Florida, inc.
   
  

 

What is PPP?

Parents Planning Programs is an organization formed by parents seeking to prepare for the future of their loved ones who have developmental disabilities.


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2016 Update

Heightened Scrutiny by bureaucrats challenges congregate living arrangements. PPP Supports the right and the fight for CHOICE! Please read the following article:

The Federal Government’s Quiet War Against Adults with Autism by Jill Escher

Though few are aware, a new policy threatens nationwide dismantling of autism-friendly adult programs and housing.

Autism Society, 4/19/2016

2015 Update

PPP's response to the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) with comments on the FL Statewide Transition Plan / Developmental Disabilites Individual Budgeting Waiver.

Ours was one of five commentaries submitted by various agencies. Many of PPP's ideas were implemented in the final version.

2014 Update

November 19, 2014
PPP's notes on the public commentaries concerning the January 2014 HCBS Residential Settings final ruling (CMS 42 CFR Part 431)

January 16th, 2014, Federal Register
CMS 42 CFR Part 431, 431 et al.
Summary of the final rule amending Medicaid regulations to define and describe Florida state plan section 1915(i) home and community-based services (HCBS)

Dedicated advocacy by PPP and supporters of Planned Residential Communities has paid off. Thank you to all who submitted commentary to CMS-2249.
Correspondence from concerned families and PPP with CMS, ADD, President Obama, and other federally funded agencies.
PPP extends its thanks and appreciation to Governor Charlie Crist, sponsors Senator Thad Altman, Representative Kelli Stargel, co-sponsor Senator Ronda Storms, Bryan Vaughn, Executive Director Florida Governor's Commission on Disabilities, their staff, and the many supporters and advocates who worked tirelessly on the passage of this important bill.