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Introduction Values Upcoming Conference Public Policy and Advocacy About LSA-DN and Its Members |
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ValuesEnduring values: founded in faithOur roots are Lutheran with a strong emphasis on Gospel witness through service to God’s people regardless of religion, race, gender or creed. Our member organizations are well-established in their respective communities, tied to neighborhood congregations and have met local needs for more than a century.National scope: local serviceTogether, we reach across country to share successes. Individually, we offer local and personal services within our communities.Breadth of servicesOur members share expertise in developing and providing high-quality, individualized support, including rehabilitation services, work programs, residential services, respite care and independent living. We respect the rights of those we support and help them make responsible choices.Community boards of directorsMember organizations are accountable to volunteer board members–not stockholders–who work to ensure the member organizations meet individual and community needs.A mutually supporting partnershipOur members have established partnerships with one another to link resources and skills in order to better serve our communities and constituents.Reinvested in missionOur non-profit organizations invest surplus revenue in service. We are not driven by profit, but by mission–to meet the health, spiritual and emotional needs of those served. |
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Upcoming ConferenceLSA-DN Spiritual Life ConferenceOne God … One Call – Celebrating Full ParticipationLSA–DN will host a Spiritual Life Conference on October 20-22, 2008, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Exhibitor Information: Prospectus Application-Contract |
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Public Policy and AdvocacyMedicaid Reform |
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LSA-DN Public Policy Conference CallsThursday, July 24 – 3:00 pm ETAddressing the Need for Direct Support Professionals Monalisa M. McGee, Mosaic Senior Policy Analyst and Governmental Affairs Director, will discuss legislative and practical strategies for recruiting and retaining direct support professionals. To register, please e-mail advocacy (at) lutheranservices (dot) org by noon on July 23 and specify “Direct Support” in the subject line. Thursday, August 28– 3:00 pm ET Status and Impact of Medicaid Regulations: Rehabilitation Services Option and Case Management/Targeted Case Management Deidra B. Abbott of Alicia Smith & Associates will discuss the impetus behind these Medicaid regulations and the potential impact they will have on people with disabilities. To register, please e-mail advocacy (at) lutheranservices (dot) org by noon on August 27 and specify “Medicaid Regulations” in the subject line. Thursday, September 25– 3:00 pm ET LSA-DN Public Policy Update Heather Ansley, Director of Policy and Advocacy for LSA-DN, will present an update on public policy initiatives, including current legislation and regulations that are being debated and reviewed in Washington, D.C. To register, please e-mail advocacy (at) lutheranservices (dot) org by noon on September 24 and specify “LSA-DN Public Policy Update” in the subject line. |
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About LSA-DN and its membersLSA-DN Member contact directory
Service locationsArizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, WisconsinStatement of affirmationThe programs of the Lutheran Services in America Disability Network are available to all people regardless of color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or age.LSA–DN convenerLSA-DN members interact in a number of ways, and membership meetings are held three times each year. Upcoming meetings include:
Jeri Schoonover Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 2485 Como Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 jeri (dot) schoonover (at) lssmn (dot) org |
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