Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Elizabeth Lemmond’s organization
Apr 9, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Commission Meeting
The commission meeting included an invocation and approval of the February 20th, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners shared updates, with discussions about the potential end of the commission and acknowledgments of the executive staff's work. The meeting also highlighted Disability Advocacy Day and celebrated Clemson University recognizing adaptive athletes. A presentation on Brain Injury Awareness Month covered survivor interviews, a music playlist called Headstrong Hits, t-shirt sales supporting Western Co-op, and a presentation on music therapy benefits. The DDSN procurement division presented their initiatives, emphasizing teamwork and uniformity in procurement processes across the state.
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South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs Agenda
The agenda included discussion of Brain Injury Awareness Month, a presentation from the DDSN Procurement Division, and committee business related to the Reduction-In-Force Policy and the Smoke-Free Environment Policy. Old business included updates on the sale of 3440 Harden Street Extension, regional center renovations, and legislative matters. New business involved the FY25 YTD Spending Plan Budget vs. Actual Expenditures, and a director's update.
Feb 24, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Ddsn Provider Meeting
The meeting included updates and discussions on various topics, such as DDSN Legacy properties, a Day Services survey, directive changes, and caregiver coaching standards. Billing issues were open for discussion, and there was an update on the EHR RFP. The medication technician training was released, and there was a discussion about the Acuity assessment. Also discussed were leases and provider-controlled settings, quality management, and employment-related training and connections for employment staff.
Feb 24, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Commission Meeting
The meeting included updates from commissioners, including information on construction starting in 2025 for a facility accommodating people with disabilities. There was discussion regarding South Carolina disability awareness day. The commission addressed policy committee business, including directives related to short-term admission to DDS and Regional centers, appeals and reconsideration of decisions, and physical management. A new set of service standards was introduced to provide support to unpaid caregivers. The quarterly incident report for fiscal year 25 was shared, highlighting reporting rates for allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
