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John's usual--
CLI learned on Friday that we were selected to receive DODD's ADS Quality Improvement grant. We're very excited for 2 reasons. First, we really need the money. The provider reimbursement rates are increasing more than 30% next year, but staying in business all the way through 2023 has been a bit of a squeaker. Even though we've reduced costs and trimmed quite a few services, CLI still provides a lot of services that cost more than the reimbursement we earn. We do it because these are services for which there is no other provider and/or because we don't see the point of staying in business if we can't make _____ happen for a person. The old adage, "no margin, no mission", is true. However, it's also true that the mission is the whole point too. So, we're happy about the grant because of the money. But the second reason that we're excited is about being part of Ohio's effort to improve the lives of people with DD-- helping our clients increase their meaningful participation in their communities and just have the opportunity to have a typical array of choices, like their neigbors without DD. If you're interested in exactly what CLI pledged to do, scroll down to the FAQ portion.
LOTS of bowling last week. Kenilee Lanes hosted League Elementary's entire 4th grade class as well as Norwalk Catholic's 1st grade class. All the leagues are finally rolling, including Wednesday night women's & men's leagues-- both of which are a good time. For those of you hoping to catch an increasingly rare sighting of Jen Swicker-- the Wednesday women's league has had about 50% chances lately. Stop in and have a beer. You might even catch Jen.
We're almost out of the good part of fall. Next comes the rainy cold part that's hard to remember why we all picked Ohio. Daylight's savings time is coming. I am not a fan. I'd rather have the extra hour in the afternoon than in the morning. However, it is a good opportunity to work on whatever personal development goal that you have. It's funny, but when it gets dark an hour earlier, it feels that that's just extra time that you're just waiting for bedtime-- at least for me now that my kids are running amuck on their own (and out of my house). So, I can either watch more TV-- which is not a good choice for me-- or I can work on small personal goals. This winter I picked improving my ability to play guitar & my ability to understand (and maybe even speak) spanish. I'd encourage everyone to think about what you might want to do with the dark days of this coming winter. Time goes quickly and there is so much on TV these days that if you don't have your own agenda, there will always be more to watch.
That's all I have. Pay attention to the weather forecast & dress accordingly. Keep those hands clean. We're definitely heading into flu & cold season. Have a great week!
John
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