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The Most integrated Coordinating Council Meeting (MISCC) started this morning at 10:00 am.
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The Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council (MISCC) was established by Chapter 551 of the Laws of 2002. The MISCC is responsible for ensuring that ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ers of all ages with physical, intellectual, developmental, and mental disabilities receive care and services in the most integrated settings appropriate to their individual needs. In its 1999 , the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that States, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have an obligation to provide services to individuals with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has made serving individuals with disabilities in the most integrated setting a top priority. ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ State has developed a comprehensive that addresses four (4) primary domains: housing, employment, transportation, and community engagement. ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿’s affirms the State’s position as a national leader related to the rights of individuals with disabilities. The oversight body for ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s work in this arena is the Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council.
Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council
The Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council (MISCC) was established by Chapter 551 of the Laws of 2002. The MISCC is responsible for ensuring that ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ers of all ages with physical, intellectual, developmental, and mental disabilities receive care and services in the most integrated settings appropriate to their individual needs.
The leadership of the MISCC transitioned from the (OPWDD) in 2017 to the The Council is a cross-systems partnership consisting of representatives from multiple state agencies and nine appointed public representatives. In addition to OMH and OPWDD, the other NYS Agency Council Members include the , the , the inclusive of the , the , the , the , the inclusive of the , the , and the .
Together, these agencies, in partnership and collaboration with public advocates and community based partners, are working hard to ensure that all ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ers with disabilities are afforded the opportunity to live lives of inclusion where people live, work, travel, and engage in their community.
Contact MISCC omh.sm.MISCC@omh.ny.gov with feedback, questions or concerns
Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council Meeting
June 29, 2020, 10:00am
Welcome and Introductions
Brief Overview
Employment Updates
Housing Updates
Current Status and Future Directions for Employment, Transportation, Housing, Technology Access, and Community Engagement
Public Comment and Questions