Pac Rim 2009 Info
Noted Speakers: Damon Terzaghi
Polly Arango | Fernando Cruz | Frank De Lima | Frank DeRuyter | Katharina Heyer | Cinda and Linea Johnson | David Johnson | Robert Mcruer | Leolinda Parlin | Tanya and Michelle Ponich | Joseph Ray | Suzanne Robinson | Loretta Ross | Dr. Neil Scott | Howard C. Shane | Charlotte Smith | Bethany Stevens | Damon Terzaghi | Amy Wilson
Monday May 4th, 2009: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM in Room 308A, on topic of Employment
“Using Medicaid to Support the Economic Self Sufficiency of People with Disabilities”
This talk will examine the ways that states are using Medicaid services, including Medicaid Buy-ins, waivers and options to support the economic self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities. We will also examine the ways that states are fostering collaborations with other agencies to further this goal.
Biography: Damon Terzaghi
Damon Terzaghi currently serves as a Policy Associate for the Center for Workers with Disabilities and the National Association of State Medicaid Directors (NASMD) at the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA). NASMD is a bipartisan organization that represents all of the state and territorial Medicaid Agencies. The primary purposes of NASMD are to serve as a focal point of communication between the states and the federal government, and to provide an information network among the states on issues pertinent to the Medicaid program. Prior to joining APHSA, Damon worked for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in the Oregon Department of Human Services. His professional experience includes data collection, research, policy development, and collaboration building for a variety of programs providing employment support for individuals with disabilities. Damon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Willamette University.
