SILC Glossary of Terms and Acronyms 121 Project Program of an Indian tribe governing body, which receives Rehabilitation Services Administration grants to pay 90 percent of the costs of vocational rehabilitation services for American Indians who are individuals with disabilities residing on or near such reservations. 501(c) (3) Incorporated Nonprofit Organization A&D Alcohol and Drug; term used in conjunction with the former Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (OADAP); preferred term is now Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD). OADAP became the Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS), and is now the Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH) AAA Area Agency on Aging AAPD American Association of People with Disabilities AC Formerly, the SILC’s Advocacy Committee Act "The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended" ACYF Administration on Children, Youth, and Families ADA Americans with Disability Act (Landmark legislation prohibiting discrimination against and ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation – and mandating the establishment of TDD and telephone relay services for the hearing impaired) ADAPT American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (formerly Americans Disabled for Accessible Public Transit) -Disability advocacy group which organizes the disability community, particularly to advocate for community based living of people with disabilities, using civil disobedience and similar non-violent direct action tactics to achieve its goals ADD Attention Deficit Disorder, a term applied to children and adults experiencing poor sustained attention, impaired impulse control, and/or hyperactivity problems. ADHD Attention Deficit, Hyperactive Disorder ADRC Aging and Disability Resource Center AFS Adult and Family Services, former name for the Self-Sufficiency side of Children, Adults and Families Division (CAF) within DHS AG/AAG Attorney General or Assistant Attorney General Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 1 of 14 ALF Assisted Living Facilities AMH Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH), formerly Office of Mental Health and Addictions (OMHAS) AOA Federal Administration on Aging APD Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), formerly the Seniors and People with Disabilities (SPD) Division of the Department of Human Services APRIL Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living Arc, The A national organization that advocates for persons with mental retardation, related developmental disabilities & their families. (Formerly known as ARC or Association of Retarded Citizens) ARRA American Recovery & Reinvestment Act ASAP As soon as possible ASL American Sign Language ATI Access Technologies, Inc. Clearinghouse for equipment to improve accessibility, etc. for individuals with disabilities ATOD Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs; term used in conjunction with the Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH) ATS Alcohol Treatment Services AY Appropriation Year – Usually identified by the last year of the biennium (e.g., AY11). For state of Oregon, this runs July 1-June 30 Basic 110 Federal funds from the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to assist people with disabilities become employed BIAOR Brain Injury Association of Oregon BISG Brain Injury Support Group of Portland CAF Children, Adults and Families Division of DHS. The program area at Central Office in Salem which includes Child Welfare (former SCF) and Self-Sufficiency (former AFS). Oversees field offices/Service Delivery Areas (SDA’s) CAP Client Assistance Program (Federally mandated program to advise and inform clients, client applicants, and other individuals with disabilities of all the available services and benefits under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and of the services and benefits available to them under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act); also refers to Community Action Plan Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 2 of 14 CASA Court-Appointed Special Advocate CCD Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities CCER Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation (Region X CCER located at Western Washington University) CCF Commission on Children and Families CD Chemical Dependency CDA Council for Disability Awareness CDRC Child Development and Rehabilitation Center at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) CEP Client Employed Provider, Competitive Employment Project CFDA Catalog of federal Domestic Assistance CFR Code of Federal Regulations CFS Child and Family Services CHS Community Human Services. Former name for Children Adult and Families Division (CAF CIIS Children's Intensive In-Home Services CIL Center for Independent Living CIL-Net Training program for Center for Independent Living staff. CIL Program Center for Independent Living Program funded under part C, Chapter 1 (CH. 1) of Title VII of the Act CIT Counselor in Training CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (formerly HCFA) COG Council of Governments Consumer Any individual with a significant disability who is eligible for and receiving, or has been provided with services, other than information or referral from a Center for Independent Living Core Services Mandated IL services: 1) IL skills training, 2) information and referral, 3) peer counseling and 4) individual and systems advocacy. A 5th core service, including deinstitutionalization and transition services is anticipated to be added in an upcoming reauthorization of the Rehab Act. CORIL Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living -CIL in Bend, OR Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 3 of 14 CP Cerebral Palsy CPI Consumer Price Index CPS A child welfare term known as Child Protective Services CRG Compliance Review Guide CRP Community Rehabilitation Program CSAVR Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation CSD Former Children's Services Division CSR “Consumer Service Record” maintained for the eligible consumer at CILs, and includes a waiver or an Independent Living Plan CW Child Welfare D&A Drug and Alcohol DA District Attorney DARTS Day and Residential Treatment Services for children DAS Department of Administrative Service DASIL Disability Advocacy Social Independent Living -Former CIL in Medford, OR DB Deaf-Blind DBTAC Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center DD Developmentally disabled or developmental disability DDS Disability Determination Services (SPD program for SSI/SSDI applicants, formerly part of OVRS) DHHAP Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Program, now known as the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (ODHHS), within the Department of Human Services DHHS Department of Health and Human Services (Federal department, generally referred to as HHS) DHR Department of Human Resources (former name of DHS) DHS Department of Human Services (State of Oregon) DOE Department of Education DOJ Department of Justice Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 4 of 14 DOT Department of Transportation DREDF Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, Inc. – A national law and policy center dedicated to furthering the civil rights of people with disabilities. DRO Disability Rights Oregon -the disability advocacy organization operating the Client Assistance Program (CAP) for Oregon’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living programs. DSA Designated State Agency (DHS) DSAC Disability Services Advisory Council (state agency) DSHS Former Department of Social and Health Services DSO Disability Services Office – DHS/SPD local offices that only service people with disabilities DSU “Designated State Unit” to jointly, with SILC, develop and sign the State Plan for Ch. 1 of Title VII under Section 704 of the Act. Also means a state agency solely designated to provide services to the blind. (In Oregon, the DSU includes the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services & the Oregon Commission for the Blind) DVA Department of Veterans Affairs DVR Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, former name of Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS) E-Board Emergency Board of the Oregon Legislature Earmarked Funds Funds expressly identified and set aside for a specific purpose EC The SILC’s Executive Committee EDGAR Education Department General Administrative Rules EI Employment Initiative (former DHS program to work with people with disabilities on pre-employment issues); also refers to “early intervention” in the context of children with disabilities. EN Employment Network – single entity, partnership or alliance of entities (public and/or private), or a consortium of organizations collaborating to combine resources to serve Ticket-to-Work holders. EOCIL Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living -CIL in Ontario, OR EOLDC Formerly, the SILC’s Education, Outreach, and Leadership Development Committee Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 5 of 14 EPD Employed People with Disabilities (SPD program through which people with disabilities can buy-in to Medicaid -unique to Oregon) ERWE Employment Related Work Expenses ES Employment Services ESD Educational Service District ESL English as a Second Language FACT Family and Community Together (Formerly the Family Action Coalition Team – a non-profit coalition of family-driven organizations and individuals focused on issues of importance to people with disabilities and their families in the state of Oregon. FY Fiscal Year (The state and federal governments each have different periods for their fiscal years.) FFY Federal Fiscal Year (Oct. 1 through Sep. 30) FHIAP Family Health Insurance Assistance Program FST Family Support Team FTE Full Time Equivalent FUM Family Unity Meeting FY Fiscal Year (For State General Funds, this runs from July 1-June 30) FFY Federal Fiscal Year (this runs from October 1-September 30) FYI For Your Information GA General Assistance GAAP Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAS Generally Accepted Auditing Standards GF General Funds; often refers to state funding of governmental programs GAO Governor’s Advocacy Office GRB Governor's Recommended Budget HASL HASL Independent Abilities Center -CIL in Grants Pass, OR HB House Bill HCFA Health Care Financing Administration (Federal program) Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 6 of 14 HHS Health and Human Services HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, passed by Congress in 1996. Law guards against disclosure of personal health information HIRE Hiring Individuals Ready for Employment (DAS program designed to help individuals with disabilities find work with the state) HMO Health Maintenance Organization HOH Hard of Hearing HR Human Resources HRB Human Resources Building, former name for the present Human Services Building HSB The Barbara Roberts Human Services Building, located in Salem. Formerly Human Resources Building (HRB). HUD Housing and Urban Development I/R Information and Referral IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IEP Individual Educational Plan IL “Independent Living” -service delivery philosophy where people with disabilities have the opportunity to make informed decisions about their own lives, along with accepting the associated responsibility and accountability. ILNet A national training and technical assistance working to strengthen the Independent Living Movement by supporting Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils. The project is jointly supported by Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU), in Texas, and the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). ILP “Independent Living Plan” (Formal plan for IL services. -Also note that in Oregon, ILP is also the initials used for the Independent Living Program for transitioning foster children, and is part of the Department of Human Services Division of Children, Adults, and Families) ILR Independent Living Resources -CIL in Portland, OR ILRU Independent Living Research & Utilization – A program assisting Independent Living organizations with research and training IPE Individualized Plan for Employment Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 7 of 14 JOBS Plus Provides subsidized jobs rather than Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Family Services or Unemployment Insurance benefits. JOBS Job Opportunity and Basic Skills; an employment program for some self-sufficiency clients LAB Legislative Approved Budget LD Learning Disability LEDS Law Enforcement Data System LFO Legislative Fiscal Office LILA Lane Independent Living Alliance -CIL in Eugene, OR MDT Multi-Disciplinary Team MDC The SILC’s Membership Development Committee (Formerly MDTC – Membership Development and Training Committee) MED Mentally/Emotionally Disturbed MFP Money Follows the Person MH Mental Health MHD Mental Health Department MHO Mental Health Organization MHP Mental Health Professional MIG Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Minority Alaskan natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Black (African groups) Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. MMIS Medicaid Management Information System MR/DD Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities MR Mental Retardation MSO Multi-Service Office – Office serving elderly, blind, and disabled clients NA Narcotics Anonymous NAD National Association of the Deaf NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 8 of 14 NCD National Council on Disabilities – an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families. NCIL National Council of Independent Living NFB National Federation of the Blind NOD National Organization on Disability NRA National Rehabilitation Association O4AD Oregon Association of Area Agencies Aging and Disabilities OAA Older Americans Act OAC Oregon Advocacy Center -Former name for Disability Rights Oregon (DRO), the disability advocacy organization operating the Client Assistance Program (CAP) for Oregon’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living programs. OADAP Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, former name of program office now called Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH), within DHS. OAR Oregon Administrative Rule OBIRN Oregon Brain Injury Resource Network OBLN Oregon Business Leaders Network (also referred to as BLN) OCB Oregon Commission for the Blind OCCF Oregon Commission on Children and Families OCDD Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities OCOD Oregon Conference on Disability ODC Oregon Disabilities Commission ODDC Oregon Development Disabilities Council ODE Oregon Department of Education ODHHS Oregon’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services program within DHS OGPC Oregon Games of Physically Challenged OHP Oregon Health Plan OHSU Oregon Health & Science University Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 9 of 14 OMAP Office of Medical Assistance Programs, former name of Division of Medical Assistance Programs (DMAP) OMB Federal Office of Management and Budget OMHAS Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services, former name of Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH) OPI Oregon Project Independence ORCA Oregon Rehabilitation Caseload Automation (OVRS’ case management system) ORCDC Oregon Cross-Disability Coalition OrPTI Oregon Parent Training and Information Center ORS Oregon Revised Statutes OSCI Oregon State Correctional Institution OSERS Oregon Special Education & Rehabilitative Services OSH Oregon State Hospital OSIP Oregon Supplemental Income Program OT Occupational Therapy OTC Oregon Transportation Conference OVRS Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, formerly VRD P/R Prevention/Restoration Services PAC Public Affairs Council – Lobbyist hired by Oregon CILs PC Politically Correct; Protective Custody; Personal Care; Probable Cause PCA Personal Care Attendant (also used internally in state government relating to accounting system codes) PDAC People with Physical Disabilities Advisory Council (within the DHS Senior & People with Disabilities Division) PDF Portable Document Format (Adobe Acrobat) PHD Public Health Division of DHS POCIL Progressive Options Independent Living Center -Former CIL in Newport, OR POP Policy Option Package – governmental budgetary term Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 10 of 14 PSA Personal Services Assistant, or public service announcement PT Physical Therapy or Part Time Pw/D People with Disabilities QA Quality Assurance QC Quality Control QMB Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries QMB-DW Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries -Disabled Worker. RCEP Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program Region X Federal service area including Alaska, Idaho, Oregon & Washington Reporting Year Used referring to federal fiscal project year (October 1 to September 30) RFP Request for Proposal; a contracting term RFQ Request for Qualification RRCEP Regional Rehabilitation & Continuing Education Program RSA Rehabilitation Services Administration RSA Region X The RSA office overseeing Oregon, Alaska, Idaho & Washington State RX Prescription SB Senate Bill SCF Services to Children and Families, the former name for the Child Welfare side of the Children, Adults, and Families Division (CAF) within DHS SCILS South Coast Independent Living Center -Former CIL in Brookings, OR SDA Service Delivery Area, a DHS-defined location within the state, made up of one or more counties SDSD Seniors & Disabled Services Division, former name of Seniors & People with Disabilities Division (SPD) within DHS Sec. 723 State Rehabilitation Act term for any state in which the state’s funding for Centers for Independent Living equals or exceeds the amount of funds allotted to the state under Title VII Part C. In Section 723 states, the State Plan for Independent Living includes policies, practices, and procedures governing the awarding of grants to Centers Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 11 of 14 for Independent Living and oversight of such centers consistent with section 723. Sec.722 State Rehabilitation Act term for a state in which Title VII Part C awards to Centers for Independent Living exceed state funding to Centers. RSA issues Title VII Part C grants directly to eligible CILs and provides their oversight. SED A number of possible meanings, including severely/emotionally disturbed or Support Enforcement Division Service Provider Any entity that provides IL services under a grant or contract, or has been delegated responsibility for eligibility of IL services; could refer to the DSU or a CIL SFY State Fiscal Year (This runs from July 1-June 30.) SGA Substantial Gainful Employment (Governmentally specified level of earnings) SHHH Self Help for Hard of Hearing (A national group with local chapters) SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SILC State Independent Living Council established in each state as required by the Act SILC-Net Training program for SILC members and staff SILP State Independent Living Program SILS State Independent Living Services funded under the Act. (Part B, Ch. 1, Title VII) SNF Skilled Nursing Facility -provides a defined level/category of care SOW Statement of Work SPD Seniors and People with Disabilities Division of DHS, former name of the Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) program of DHS SPIL State Plan for Independent Living -the required three year plan that provides direction for SILC, CIL, and IL activities within the state SPOKES SPOKES Unlimited -CIL in Klamath Falls, OR SRC State Rehabilitation Council SS Self -Sufficiency; also known as SSP for Self-Sufficiency Program SSA Social Security Administration SSB Social Security Benefits Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 12 of 14 SSDI Social Security Disability Insurance SSI Supplemental Security Income SSN Social Security Number State The state in its sovereign sense. In the IL program, the DSUs and SILCs jointly represent the state, unless otherwise noted. STEPS Self-empowerment training for individuals who employ homecare workers, and are people with disabilities or seniors SWOT Strengths – Weaknesses -Opportunities & Threats TACE Technical Assistance & Continuing Education TALN Technology Access for Life Needs (Clearing House for Equipment to improve accessibility etc. for the disabled) TANF Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. A Self-Sufficiency term. This is a program which provides cash benefits to one and two parent low- income families TBI Traumatic Brain Injury TCM Targeted Case Management TDD Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDM Team Decision-Making meetings; the new name for the FDMs, or Family Decision-Making meetings TTY Teletypewriter, used as a telecommunications device for the deaf UI Unemployment Insurance UVdN Umpqua Valley disAbilities Network -CIL in Roseburg, OR VA Veteran’s Administration VR/VRD Vocational Rehabilitation/Vocational Rehabilitation Department; VRD refers to Vocational Rehabilitation Division, former name for Office of Rehabilitation Services VSP Volunteer Service Program WIA Workforce Investment Act (includes the Rehabilitation Act as Title IV) WIN Work Incentives Network WRAW Work Readiness Alternatives Workshop YLF Youth Leadership Forum Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 13 of 14 YTD Year To Date YTP Youth Transition Program Revised: 5/29/2012 Page 14 of 14