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Annual Report
2011 - 2012
Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities 2475 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 205
Tallahassee, Florida 32301 850-877-4816 Fax: 850-656-0168
www.floridaarf.org
Four 4 Corporate Partners: FIT, NISH, Scioto & Therap
Mission:
Florida ARF promotes the interests of individuals with disabilities by acting as a public policy change agent and promotes and serves
the interests of community human service provider organizations.
We are: Private (Profit & Nonprofit) providers Goodwill Industries United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates Arc Chapters RESPECT Employment Centers Residential Programs & ICF/DDs HCBS Waiver Programs Community Rehabilitation Agencies
Florida ARF agency profiles (65):
Community Based Waiver 83%
Residential/Long Term Care 77%
Employment Centers 28%
Employment 63%
Developmental Disabilities 99%
Executive Committee
Clint Bower, Chair
Katie Porta, Vice Chair
Troy Strawder, Secretary
Tina Philips, Treasurer
Jean-Marie Moore, Past Chair
Jon Fisher, Parliamentarian
Members
Dr. Joseph Aniello, Shirley Balogh, Michele Barnes, Roger Bradley, Diana Flenard, Jim Freyvogel, Richard Gilmartin, Phillip Hall,
Gary Morin, Patricia Varner, Dr. James Weeks Parent Members
Aleli Puig-Dunn & Gloria Wetherington
Member driven! A voice for Community
Agencies! Board of Directors:
Industry Leadership: • Appropriations • Rate-setting • Health care reform • Medicaid Waiver rules (Federal & State) • Program compliance • Wage and Hour laws
Fiscal Year 11-12 Accomplishments
Grassroots Advocacy:
• Professional direction • Local community agency involvement Provider & parent testimony
Fiscal Year 11-12 Accomplishments
Advocacy:
Obtained additional funding for HCBS waiver: $65.1 million for FY 12-13 and $46.5 million for the FY 11-12 APD deficit.
Prevented across-the-board rate cuts for DD Medicaid Waiver Services.
Prevented legislation to eliminate Adult Day Training (ADT) as an essential service.
Prevailed in ICF/DD rate calculation language.
Maintained Adults with Disabilities funding; minimized cuts to 10%.
Supported increase for Early Steps Program - $6.9 million additional funding.
Influenced public policy: iBudgets, Residential Fee Collection, ICF/DD licensure and rates, ICF/DD Rate Reimbursement, DD Medicaid Waiver Handbook and rates, Group Home Licensure.
Prevailed in delaying transition of developmental disability programs to managed care.
Fiscal Year 11-12 Accomplishments
Industry Information:
Maintained website featuring industry information for members
Developed white papers, forum notes, vir-tual library, ICF/DD Info Center, grassroots & forum updates
See: www.floridaarf.org.
Industry Publications:
Frequent Electronic Communications Monthly Issues Forum Breaking News Monthly Issues Forum Grants Capitol Breaking News Legislative Alerts
Public Policy Input:
Tracked policy changes for agencies Attended public hearings & provided
oral / written testimony, on Administrative Rules such as:
- Licensure of Residential Facilities - iBudgets - DD Handbooks - ICF/DD Rate Setting
Fiscal Year 11-12 Accomplishments
Training & Education:
3 quarterly meetings:
- Florida ARF Legislative Fly-In; Going The Distance; Moving Forward Strategically
Other:
- Employment Outcomes Systems Change: 3 Sessions - Ad Hoc Workgroup on Managed Care Session - 2 NISH trainings: Custodial & Lawn Care:
Bid & Buy Right; Cleaning Smart Workshop
Member Ad Hoc Groups:
Managed Care DD Handbook Adults with Disabilities Behavior Services
Agency Liaison Involvement: • Department of Management Services • Department of Education – VR • Agency for Persons with Disabilities • Department of Children & Families • Agency for Economic Opportunity • Agency for Health Care Administration • Department of Health • Department of Elder Affairs • Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged • Florida Senate/House of Representatives • Governor’s Office • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council • Disability Rights Florida
“Influencing public policy to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities.”
Fiscal Year 11-12 Accomplishments
Legal Advocacy:
Managed Care study DD Handbook revisions ICF/DD rule challenges &
litigation Residential Fee Rule
Networking:
Sponsored 3 quarterly membership meetings; additional trainings & seminars
Hosted 50+ teleconferences to obtain member input
Conducted 32+ visits with
community agencies
RESPECT of Florida: Serve as Central Nonprofit Agency for
RESPECT of Florida to facilitate placement of individuals with disabilities in competitive employment opportunities.
51 RESPECT nonprofit agencies produced
office, safety, and janitorial products, and provided services such as call center management, janitorial, and maintenance of interstate rest areas
1,269 persons with disabilities were
employed by RESPECT. Products and services sales totaled
approximately $26 million.
2011-2012 Statement of Activities For the 12 Months Ending September 30
Program Revenues 26,468,887 28,254,538 Interest Income 6,336 10,200 Total Revenue 26,475,223 28,264,738 Cost of Sales & Services 23,922,694 25,327,078 Gross Profit 2,552,529 2,937,660 Salaries & Benefits 1,308,500 1,220,261 Consultants 214,136 226,841 Travel 73,005 78,571 Deprecia on/Amori za on 4,265 2,476 Professional Fees 32,469 31,640 Property & Casualty Insurance 87,250 97,476 Other Opera ng Expenses 240,145 290,921 Total Expenses 1,959,770 1,948,186 Change in net assets 592,759 989,474
(1) 2012 includes non‐cash Deferred Revenue and loss amor za on of $660,776 (2) 2011 includes non‐cash Deferred Revenue and loss amor za on of $746,916
Florida ARF: Proudly serving community agencies for 36 years
Projected September 30, 2012
(1)
Audited September 30, 2011
(2)
Fiscal Year 11-12 Operational Goals
1. To guide the Association's programs and activities in a direction that is consistent with its mission and in accordance with the overall direction established by the Board / membership.
✓ Achieved. • Communications, testimony, and Agency presence
provided consistently and frequently. • Resources targeted to accomplish the goal via budget -
Staff, IT, Consultant Contracts. • Staff performance measures developed in support of
goals approved by the Board. • Internal process improvements: Customer service,
staffing, website, & accounting systems.
Fiscal Year 11-12 Operational Goals
2. To conduct a viable legislative campaign responsive to the Association's needs.
✓ Achieved.
• Campaign generated multiple successes; i.e., appropriations. • Government relations consultants were well prepared and provided stellar representation.
• Visibility and presence noted. • Collaboration with other players was strong. • Grassroots advocacy was strong. • Remained member driven.
Fiscal Year 11-12 Operational Goals
3. To ensure that the Association operates in a financially solvent manner.
✓ Achieved.
• Association operated within budget. Received a clean audit in December - no audit adjustments or management recommendations. • Finance Committee reviewed finances quarterly. • Realized efficiencies in several areas: Travel, insurance, etc. • Avoided membership dues increase. • Maintained operating reserves.
Fiscal Year 11-12 Operational Goals
4. To plan, direct, and manage the operations of the Association in a professional manner.
✓ Achieved.
• Added professional staff to the RESPECT of Florida program and membership.
• Continued improvement of internal policies and procedures.
• Involved in multiple workgroups and initiatives with stakeholders.
• Received positive feedback on work documents. • Improved website appearance and functionality.
Fiscal Year 11-12 Operational Goals
5. To provide at least one successful deliverable member benefit to the following membership forums: ICF/DD, Community Supports, Employment, Infant, Children, and Youth, and RESPECT of Florida.
✓ Achieved.
ICF/DDs – Tracked vacancies; maintained QAF; supported litigation. Community Supports – Enhanced DD waiver funding - $110 million; maintained
Behavior Assistant Services & geographic differential. • Employment – Developed innovative ideas; Project Search for adults and OJT
Model Project. Minimized AWD cuts; hosted monthly Affinity groups. Infant, Children and Youth – Represented member interests on Medicaid Utilization
Management Program for Therapies; Supported Early Steps Program in receiving $6.9 million additional funding.
• RESPECT of Florida – Enhanced staffing, protected service contracts, completed internal reorganization.
Fiscal Year 11-12 Operational Goals
6. To develop new programs providing opportunity for growth and profitability potential.
✓ Achieved.
• Negotiated new DOT District 2 RESPECT asset maintenance contract.
• Prevailed on October 2011 rate cuts for member agencies. • Protected ADT as a “core” DD waiver service. • Identified 1915(i) Medicaid Waiver opportunities. • Provided grant opportunity announcements. • Enhanced HCBS Waiver funding by $110 million. • Provided referral information regarding available providers and
partnerships.