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ICD-10 Is Coming

A Message from CMS:

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October 1, 2014, Deadline Firm for ICD-10

As the dust from HIMSS13 settles, CMS would like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello and discuss the ICD-10 transition and the future of eHealth with us. In case you weren’t able to get to the booth, here are some of the highlights from the conference:

Acting CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner confirmed the October 1, 2014, ICD-10 deadline and encouraged everyone to work diligently toward a successful […]

By Justin Brockie|2016-11-03T04:23:40-05:00March 21st, 2013|Categories: Disabilties, General|Tags: CMS, Compliance, Developmental Disabilities, Documents, eHealth, electronic documentation, Health and Human Services, Health Care, HIMSS13, ICD-10, Medscape, News, October|Comments Off

Season's Greetings from Therap

Here’s wishing you all the very best of the season from everyone here at Therap

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Along with a cloud based Christmas story. Enjoy!

:: Justin ::

By Justin Brockie|2015-02-22T04:55:49-05:00December 23rd, 2010|Categories: General|Comments Off

A Big Day for Siraya

Today was a big day for Siraya in many ways…

Firstly she graduated out of the Birth to Three system (we must have missed the cap and gown). We’ll be sad to see the back of some tremendous people who have worked so hard to get Siraya as far she has come, especially Sue her PT/Case Manager.

By Justin Brockie|2016-11-03T04:24:40-05:00December 8th, 2009|Categories: General|2 Comments

Innovative uses for video conferencing

Driving back from a presentation in the Bronx, Richard and I had a fascinating conversation about how we could best use our resources and some interesting technologies we are seeing out there to provide even better support and training.

I was going to write a fascinating blog post on the subject.

But then I got stuck in traffic in Danbury again.

So you’ll have to make to do with this:

It’s funnier, and does, in fact, fit!

:: Justin ::

By Justin Brockie|2016-11-03T04:24:41-05:00November 24th, 2009|Categories: General|Tags: new york, Video Conferencing|2 Comments

A Week Off Sick for Justin

If any of you have been unsuccessfully looking for me this week, I do apologize, but I have been stuck a home sick.

(So sick that this is the first time I have opened my computer!)

It seems like I am on the mend now so I hope to be back in fine fettle next week. If there is anything you need urgently, please call the office or ask on live help and we’ll make sure we get you what you need.

:: Justin ::

By Justin Brockie|2015-02-22T04:46:14-05:00October 8th, 2009|Categories: General|Comments Off

UMASS Band Day 2009: Elton John

An even better video

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By Justin Brockie|2015-02-22T04:45:48-05:00September 27th, 2009|Categories: General|Comments Off

Sunday in Springfield, MA for the Bear Brawl FIRST Robotics Invitational

After getting back late from UMass last night, Iona and I were up at the crack of dawn and heading back up I-91 into Massachusetts. This time it was a for a FIRST Robotics competition.

This is a great time to get new team members involved and we have a nice group of freshmen joining the team who were all able to get a chance to operate the robot.

We’re already excited about the new game coming out in January and heading […]

By Justin Brockie|2015-02-22T04:45:48-05:00September 27th, 2009|Categories: General|Tags: FIRST Robotics, Iona, Team Max|Comments Off

Direct Support Professional Technology Survey

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ANCOR’s National Advocacy Campaign is conducting a nationwide survey about the proficiency and use of certain technologies by Direct Support Professionals, at work or at home.

The survey is intended for DSPs only to respond to it.

You may click here to access the survey.

Also, the survey has been extended until Sept. 11 from the original close date of Sept. 2.

Please pass this along to your DSPs for their input.

By Justin Brockie|2016-11-03T04:24:44-05:00September 2nd, 2009|Categories: General|Tags: ANCOR, DSP|Comments Off

By Justin Brockie|2016-11-03T04:24:46-05:00August 5th, 2009|Categories: General|Comments Off

It's all good, just a little bit nuts!

So, on the day that left last week, Diamond moved in, and Iona got back from her Most Excellent Adventure.

When I finally got back on Friday night after a few of my own adventures and some great training with the folks at ResCare in Fort Wayne, Indiana it was time to get settled in and get to know Diamond and the craziness that is having not only two 2 year olds, but 2 very unique 2 year olds at that!

Diamond just wants to be held all day, and given that Iona had very gallantly been filling that role all week, I spent most of the weekend with a wee girl […]

By Justin Brockie|2016-11-03T04:24:46-05:00August 3rd, 2009|Categories: General|Tags: Calum, Iona, new york|Comments Off