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.