PAR+Mail+2009-145

PAR Mail 2009-145 As announced during PAR’s Mini Conference last month, Pennsylvania’s Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) pilot program has received federal approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and has started accepting program applications. PAR Member Keystone Autism Services, an agency of Keystone Human Services, has been contracted with by the Office of Developmental Program’s (ODP) Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) to pilot ACAP in Pennsylvania. Please visit Keystone Autism Services’ website by clicking here to learn more about the initiative.
 * BAS Launches Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP)**

ACAP is intended to help adults living with autism get needed services that are designed to enhance independence and community involvement. Initially, the ACAP pilot program will serve 200 individuals living in Dauphin, Cumberland and Lancaster counties. ACAP will provide services including, but not limited to, supports coordination, physician services, dental services, supported employment, crisis intervention, assistive technology and family counseling.

For additional information regarding ACAP, including eligibility requirements, go to [].

PAR will continue to keep its members updated about developments with this new initiative!

(lzdravkovic 5/11)