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iq <br />Strategies & Timelines for Implementation and <br />Transition of Consumers <br />XDS inc and OPC -LME staff are jointly planning far a spin off date in early May <br />of this year. Many details are being thoughtfully discussed and planned for a <br />smooth transition of consumers and staff. Under this arrangement there would be <br />minimal stress to clients, families and staff during the transition of providers. This <br />proposal tnaly describes a seamless, "tram-key" operation. <br />Specifically, all transition issues relate to administrative services rather than <br />clinical services. This seamless, "tum-key" transition is predicated upon finalized <br />agreements regarding the following assumptions: <br />1, XD5 will receive start up funds for the transition of service administration <br />( $100,000 allocated by the NC general assembly, $67,000 Orange co, ) <br />2. XDS will Purchase the three Thomas S. properties back from Chrysalis <br />Foundation far $100 each to establish a line of credit as needed. <br />3. XDS will purchase for $1.00 all equipment, furniture, computers and cars <br />currently used by OPC Cross Disability Services and paid for by MR / MI <br />dollars. <br />4. XDS has already identified and working with a Human resources & <br />information systems vendor and will transition HR and IS services from OPC <br />LME to XDS. <br />CDS Commitment to Cultural Competence <br />CDS is surrounded by a rich and diverse community, serving both urban and <br />rural communities. CDS takes amufti-faceted approach in benefiting from this <br />mixture of people and cultures. Staff recruitment efforts assure advertisement of <br />vacancies in a variety of communities. Personnel policies of the OPC Area <br />Program ensure a legal and balanced approach in the hiring of qualified staff, <br />CAS's current staff is comprised of persons of varied racial and ethnic <br />backgrounds, socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as various disabilities. <br />XDS currently employs 2 clinical staff fluent in Spanish. <br />XDS Inc. <br />Crass Disability Services. Page 29 <br />