Thomas J. Biglin, Jr., MA, LCAT, MT-BC, is on the State Board for Mental Health Practitioners New Task Force Members: Beth Swartz and Ivette Farciert-Vivar - The task force is Student Task Force Member currently seeking a new student member. They are requesting that the student attend a New York school and live in New York. ANYONE??? PASTF: (Co-Chairs - Nicole Hahna, and Melanie Walborn) School tours: Drexel University on February 25th Bill Update The task force is working with Rep. – Pashinski on an appropriate Board for music therapy to fit under, an already existing one. The task force is looking for a new Senate Bill Sponsor. Since a new legislative session began January 1, 2017 the task force is working to re-introduce the music therapy licensure bill. With the new legislative session, the bills will need new Music Therapy Rally The task force is planning a – rally in support of music therapy licensure at the Harrisburg Capitol Building in April 24, 2017. People standing around the capitol answering questions about music therapy and possibly presenting some research. Office of Developmental Programs in the PA Department of Health and Human Services Music – therapy is included in the Waiver! 2 separate call to actions have been encouraged to revise language during the open comment period. Creating a New State Brochure recent state survey – was sent out. The task force will create a new state brochure with this information New Task Force Member - Jillian Tolman VASTF: (Chair- Briana Priester) Will reach out in late spring/early summer WVSTF: (Chair Amy Rodgers Smith) – Members of the task force met with Auditing Committee Representatives in Charleston, WV about the submitted Sunrise Review Application.
Thomas J. Biglin, Jr., MA, LCAT, MT-BC, is on the State Board for Mental Health Practitioners New Task Force Members: Beth Swartz and Ivette Farciert-Vivar Student Task Force Member - The task force is currently seeking a new student member. They are requesting that the student attend a New York school and live in New York. ANYONE??? PASTF: (Co-Chairs - Nicole Hahna, and Melanie Walborn) School tours: Drexel University on February 25th Bill Update – The task force is working with Rep. Pashinski on an appropriate Board for music therapy to fit under, an already existing one. The task force is looking for a new Senate Bill Sponsor. Since a new legislative session began January 1, 2017 the task force is working to re-introduce the music therapy licensure bill. With the new legislative session, the bills will need new Music Therapy Rally – The task force is planning a rally in support of music therapy licensure at the Harrisburg Capitol Building in April 24, 2017. People standing around the capitol answering questions about music therapy and possibly presenting some research. Office of Developmental Programs in the PA Department of Health and Human Services – Music therapy is included in the Waiver! 2 separate call to actions have been encouraged to revise language during the open comment period. Creating a New State Brochure – recent state survey was sent out. The task force will create a new state brochure with this information New Task Force Member - Jillian Tolman VASTF: (Chair- Briana Priester) Will reach out in late spring/early summer WVSTF: (Chair – Amy Rodgers Smith) Members of the task force met with Auditing Committee Representatives in Charleston, WV about the submitted Sunrise Review Application.