10:00 – 10:10 am:  Introductions and Just What Is This “Innovation” Thing?  Facilitators:  Tim Vogt and Keith Banner

10:10 – 11:00 am:  We’re Still Here, and Still Moving Forward:  Innovation, Relationships, and the Last Two Years in SW Ohio 

Panelists: Cassandra Clemente (mom and advocate), Miranda Newton and Kelli Williamson (High Co Highland DD), Aimee Rittner and Jill Mays (PSU), Rachel Rice (self advocate), Aaron Bowman (self advocate), Amanda Tipkemper (Best Point), Carol Combs (mom and Family Network Coordinator), Melissa Stall (Warren DD).     

11:10 – 11:30 am:  Building Innovative Service Models:  Agencies Making Innovation Real  

Panelists:  ABS Transitions, 360 Total Care, LADD.    

Panelists:  Employment Providers and Navigators from Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Warren 

11:50 – noon:  Wrap-up, Questions, and Next Steps  

Registration link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8298717264854095630 

Listen to a couple of teens share why they love working as direct support professionals! Austin Barton works for a day program and Sarah Lupinetti works 1:1 with her brother. Both provide excellent reasons to encourage other teens to apply for this role!

 

The Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) is encouraging teens and those without a high school diploma to consider the DODD rule that allows for them to be employed as DSPs. Find a provider near you to begin the process! We hope you will help us spread the message that teen DSPs are a win-win for everyone! Forward this email or share via the RAAC Social media channels!

 

Share the webpage link with all video clips (short and long) http://raacswo.org/did-you-know-16-and-17-year-old-teens-can-serve-as-a-direct-support-professional/