I'm trying to start a list of confusing words, acronyms, abbreviations, etc. that come up in discussions about SDS . I'd like to develop a glossary of these, complete with simple definitions. Can you think of some that I should include in this list? I've just started this list and so far I have:

• SDS
• IRIS
• DHS
• MCO
• Family Care
• budget authority
• fiscal agent

If you can think of some, please add them below.

Thanks!

Hi Deb:

This is a great idea and something we heard all around the state when we were talking to people about PERC (Paths to Employment Resource Center). So many acronyms and as you mention, confusing words. We started a list on the PERC website - includes both a glossary and a list of acronyms. We've had a group of people helping with definitions and offering suggestions.We would love to keep adding to this if you or anyonenotice missing words.

Glossary of Terms

List of Acronyms

MAPC: Medical Assistance Personal Care

MA: Medical Assistance

FA: Fiscal Assistance (for those of us in Dane Co.)

and thanks for the link Theresa.... maybe a cut and past to this page would help us all if that is o.k. to do?

thanks Theresa - I didn't realize that PERC was putting together such a comprehensive list. We're trying to identify a list of words, acronyms, etc. that are commonly used when talking about SDS specifically... so it will probably be a subset of the list that's been started in PERC. Plus I think that there are always terms being used that have obvious definitions for some people and are completely new to other folks. I'm interested in finding out those SDS-related words are. But we can also direct people to the PERC lists as well. Thanks!

thanks for your ideas, Carrie!

Hi Carrie:

Thanks for the suggestions. Feel free to cut and paste and share. Any other ideas to get the information out there would be useful.

Theresa

Hi,

I hear CMO used interchanged with MCO

co-employment, fms, fea

I'll keep thinking

ILC-Independent Living Center

IL - Independent Living

ADRC-Aging and Disability Resource Center

DPI-Dept. of Public Education

IEP - Individual Education Plan

SOP - Summary of Performance

IC- IRIS Independent Consultant

SSP - Support and Service Plan

MCP - Member Centered Plan

SSA - Social Security Administration

SSI-Social Security Income

SSDI-Social Security Disability Income

DVR-Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

VR - Vocational Rehabilitation

IPE - Individual Plan for Employment

DLTC - Division of Long Term Care

BADR - Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources

OFCE - Office of Family Care Expansion

BLTS - Bureau of Long Term Support

WDBN - Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network

WPTI - Wisconsin Pathways to Independence

WIBC - Work Incentive Benefits Counseling

DPN - Disability Program Navigators

PATH - Planning Positive Possible Futures/Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope

Eligibility

Person First Language

Informed Choice

and, oh, so many more..... no wonder we have such a difficult time keeping track of everything!

Hope this helps Deb,

Cheryl

Participant! I've never been called a participant before! Way cool NOT to be called Cllient

Love it! Thanks Wanda...

waiver?

Yes! Another word that we assume people will know the meaning of.