Date/Title:   August 31, 2010: Self-Determination: Tools for Direct Support Staff

Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location:  The Council 

        1151 South Fourth Street (Parking on street, across the street lot

        or at the corner of Fourth and St. Catherine- just a hop, skip and

        a jump to the new office)

         Louisville 40203

Description:    Self-Determination: Tools for Direct Support Staff

This session will address what DSPs can do if an adult with ID/DD wants to do something staff things is wrong or dangerous. This session will assist support staff to balance their own feelings and opinions with the individual’s desires.  Using the Self-Determination: Tools for Direct Support Staff DVD training program, DSPs will be exposed and participate in exercises that 1) develop respectful relationships, 2) encourages choice-making, 3) promotes informed decision-making, and 4) plan for the future and working with families.

Presenter:  Beth C Richardson, MEd

Beth is the Director of Training and Leadership with The Council and the Training and Leadership Coordinator for SPEAK.  Beth began her career working as a direct support professional in a state institution pre” institutional” reform followed by over 30 years of experience working with people with disabilities and their families, direct support professionals and other professional and management level employees. Before coming to the CMR, Beth worked as a CEO to several non-profits that provided services and supports to people with disabilities in Ohio and Kentucky.

REGISTRATION: E-mail registrations are accepted by sending them to brichardson@councilonmr.org. Or call 584-1239, ext. 207 Voice mail reservations can also be made. Please leave a number that you can be reached at during the workweek incase there are changes that effect the lecture.