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Registration formQuestions?Do you have questions? Here is important information about how our online classes work. Please NoteSending the registration form in is NOT a guarantee that you are in the class. Registrations are processed in the order received. Class slots are limited. Register early. Acceptance notices will be sent shortly AFTER the registration closing date. If more than one registration from the same organization is received, the additional registrations will be accepted only if slots are unfilled by other organizations. Refund PolicyWithdrawals, requests for refunds or requests to apply tuition to a future course must be received in writing or by email BEFORE the first day of the course; otherwise no refund or credit can be made. Registrations are non-transferable after the beginning of the course. Only a limited number of participants can be accepted for each course. Withdrawals prevent others from participating. Getting on Board! (For IL Boards of Directors) Course Dates: January
11-29, 2010 Purpose: Participants in this three-week course will take a close look at boards of directors of non-profit centers for independent living (CILs) and statewide independent living councils (SILCs). In addition to examining non-profit boards' traditional responsibilities, participants will study challenges that are unique to consumer-controlled organizations that adhere to independent living principles. Topics include setting the organization's course, building its infrastructure, and monitoring progress. Course Level: Introductory to Intermediate Target Audience: This course will be particularly relevant to members of boards of directors and administrative staff of all CILs and SILCs which have established non-profit status. Course Objectives: Participants will be able to discuss the roles and responsibilities of boards of directors, recognize and address conflicts which may arise between IL philosophy and services and analyze the impact of funding sources on day-to-day activities. Format: Activities assigned on each of the 15 days may include reading assignments, online group discussions, scenario analysis and dialogue about actual day-to-day problems encountered in overseeing services and assistance in a center. Participants will work with an online manual and will interact via the Internet. Additional readings will be recommended, but not required, to enhance participants' understanding of the topic. Instructor: Bob Michaels is a long-time consultant and trainer for the independent living field. Michaels provides considerable training and technical assistance to the field through the IL NET program. Implementing Olmstead: ABCs of Nursing Home TransitionCourse Dates: February 8-26, 2010 Purpose: During this three-week distance course, participants will learn about how the ADA formed the basis for the Olmstead Decision and the use of the Olmstead Decision to facilitate transition from nursing homes to community-based living. Participants will learn to identify the essential steps in the transition process, barriers to successful transition, and strategies to address the barriers. Course Level: Introductory to Intermediate Target Audience: IL Center Staff, especially Transition Facilitators who assist individuals in moving to community-based living. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
Instructor: Helen Roth has been involved in the field of disability ever since she had quadriplegic polio at the age of 12 but it wasn't until she attended a DREDF training in 1979 on the implementation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that her consciousness and work became focused on independent living philosophy and disability rights. At that time, she organized a group of people with disabilities to advocate concerning disability issues and to raise public awareness of disability rights in her home town. Six years later she led this group of volunteers to become OPTIONS for Independence, the Northern Utah Center for Independent Living (CIL) where she served as Director for 15 years. She then joined with other CIL Directors in Utah to form the Association for Independent Living of Utah to advocate on a state level. A natural progression carried her to leadership on a national level as Vice President, Secretary, Regional Representative, and Chair of the Personal Assistance Services Committee for the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) as well as the Board Chair for the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). As a consequence of these extraordinary opportunities, Helen has learned a great deal about advocacy, administration, legislation, customized programming, consumer empowerment, and the whole field of disability. She has presented many workshops and other learning sessions as well as taught online courses and served as a mentor for many consumers. She has always been highly rated as a teacher and mentor by those participating in whatever type of learning session she is undertaking. Financial Management for Centers for Independent LivingCourse Dates: March 1-19, 2010 Purpose: This three-week distance learning course is designed to help CIL and SILC leaders manage organization finances more effectively. Course Level: Introductory to Intermediate Target Audience: Center and SILC executives, financial managers, and other managers, as well as board members. This is an intermediate level course. Course Objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the key components of sound fiscal management, develop effective fiscal reports, prepare and deliver agency and program budgets, identify fiscal risk management controls, and define appropriate roles for board and staff financial oversight. Format: Participants will read assignments in the online course manual, complete exercises assigned by the instructor, and interact daily with the instructor and other students in an online discussion forum. Students will have an opportunity to learn about and share best practices. Students can ask and receive responses to their questions about sound financial management from the instructor and their peers. Instructor: Melissa Hall Glisson is the former executive director of ARISE, Inc., a center for independent living in Syracuse, New York. During her seven years at ARISE, Glisson directed the creation and growth of the CIL's supported employment, universal design, and integrated recreation programs while growing the agency's annual budget to more than $5 million. Glisson is currently president of Media, Marketing and Money--a consulting agency for nonprofit agencies around the country. Orientation for New CIL/SILC PersonnelCourse Dates: April 5-30, 2010 Purpose: This four-week course is designed to give new employees and board members a solid understanding of the principles and philosophy of independent living. Topics include the history of independent living, consumer control, cross-disability issues, equal access, peer relationships, and self advocacy. Students also discuss the implication of the federal standards and indicators (the Rehab Act and regulations) on the philosophy. Course Level: Introductory Target Audience: New staff, as well as board members. This is a beginning level course. Course Objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to define and understand the elements of the IL philosophy, describe the impact of the federal requirements on day-to-day activities in the center, and apply IL principles and philosophy to real life situations. Format: Activities assigned on each of the 20 days may include reading assignments, online group discussions, analyses of scenarios, and addressing actual day-to-day problems encountered when applying the philosophy in a center. Participants will devote an average of 3-5 hours per week to assignments and activities. Instructor: Bob Michaels is a long-time consultant and trainer for the independent living field. Michaels provides considerable training and technical assistance to the field through the IL NET program. Medicaid and New Community OptionsCourse Dates: May 3-21, 2010 Purpose: A “hands on” course, Medicaid and New Community Options covers long-term services in the community and takes an in-depth look at various funding opportunities. It includes information on qualifying for services furnished under Medicare, the Older Americans Act, and the Veterans Administration. Due to its broad-based support of community services, a major focus will be the fundamentals of the complex state and federal partnership of the Medicaid program. While you will be given a basic overview of this program, a more meaningful exercise will be for you to understand Medicaid in your state, particularly how the various funding opportunities have been (or in some cases have not been) employed. The course also looks at the Money Follows the Person initiative and its impact on balancing expenditures between the home and institutions. Legislation under the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 will be reviewed for the impact its new programs are having in the community. Different service models are also discussed including managed care and self direction. Course Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Target Audience: This three-week distance learning course is targeted to staff at Centers for Independent Living working as independent living specialists, nursing facility transition facilitators, or other personnel for whom a basic understanding of Medicaid, Medicare, and other long-term funding systems is pertinent. It may also be beneficial for Statewide Independent Living Council staff and members. Course Objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Format: Assignments will be given for each of the 15 days. Participants will receive a manual (via the Internet) and will interact via the Internet. Discussion questions and exercises will be posted on the Web site. Participants will devote an average of 3-5 hours per week to assignments and activities. Instructor: Suzanne Crisp, Director of Program Design and Implementation for the National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services, manages and oversees aspects of design and implementation for programs promoting participant-directed home and community-based services. She assesses existing programs to determine compliance and efficiency, develops products to enhance understanding of the implementation of participant direction, performs diagnostic program reviews, and attends national conferences, meetings, and panels representing Boston College. Also, serving as the lead coordinator between Boston College and the Administration on Aging’s Nursing Home Diversion grants, she provides technical assistance to the Veteran’s Administration Home and Community Based Services initiative. In the areas specific to participant direction, she coordinates with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to examine Federal authorities to create Medicaid programs, manages efforts under the Money Follows the Person initiative and assists program staff to develop quality management strategies. Formerly, a Senior Research Leader with Thomson Reuters, she provided extensive technical assistance to state Medicaid programs on all program design facets at the direction of CMS. She also served as a State Liaison Mentor for the Cash and Counseling National Program Office and assisted the Administration on Aging with information and research to develop quality self direction strategies for the Federally funded National Community Living Incentive. She joined Thomson Reuters in 2003 following a detail to CMS’ Central office where she served in the capacity of Director of Integrated Services. During her detail to CMS she participated in the development of the Federal Independence Plus initiative. She also served as the Assistant Director to the Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services where she implemented and managed the first Cash and Counseling National Demonstration and Evaluation Project, managed three home and community waiver programs, and oversaw the Older Americans Act, Ombudsman and Adult Protective Services Programs. As a result, Ms. Crisp has unique expertise in participant direction given her wealth of experience in this area both at the state and Federal levels. She has a degree in Social Work from Arkansas State University. Building an Effective Peer Support ProgramCourse Dates: June 7-25, 201 0 Purpose: Learn how to create a comprehensive framework for
creating a new or improving your existing organized peer support
program. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to--
Format: Assignments will be given for each of the 15 days.
Participants will receive a manual (via the Internet) and
will interact via the Internet. Discussion questions and
exercises will be posted on the Web site. Participants will
devote an average of 3-5 hours per week to assignments and
activities. April Reed has been the Volunteer Coordinator at Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) in Phoenix since 2006. She coordinates the ABIL Peer Mentor and General Administrative Volunteer programs, which includes recruiting, training, and matching mentors with consumers working on independent living goals. Reed facilitates disability presentations to schools, the monthly mentoring and discussion group for mentors, mentees, and consumers and coordinates volunteer activities, including a monthly volunteer group and staffing of community information tables. Previously she was ABIL’s Information and Referral Specialist. Reed is a Licensed Masters Social Worker, receiving her Masters degree in Social Work from Arizona State University in May 2005. She is a member of the planning committee for the Arizona Disability Expo, and Vice-Chair of the Arizona State Rehabilitation Council (SRC). Smooth as SILC: An Introduction to Statewide Independent Living CouncilsCourse Dates: August 2-20, 2010 Purpose: This three-week distance learning course orients members of SILCs to the laws and regulations that guide their daily activities. In addition, it applies the principles and philosophy of independent living to situations commonly encountered by statewide independent living councils. Course Level: Introductory Target Audience: SILC executives, staff, and members. CIL staff and board may benefit as well. This is a beginning to intermediate level course. Course Objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to:
The course utilizes a participant text and the Internet for participant interaction. The text is designed to provide sufficient background information to make it possible for all students to assume an active role in online discussions. The centerpiece of the text will be a series of scenarios and exercises, most of which will be assigned for discussion and debate. Additional readings and videotapes will be recommended, but not required, to enhance the participant's understanding of the topic. Format: The course spans three weeks and uses a Web site to engage participants in discussion of the content and issues. The instructor is available to lead the forum on the Web site and for technical assistance throughout the course. Participants are asked to read the assignments, review scenarios that address course content, and engage in the online class message forums. Participants will devote an average of 3-5 hours per week to assignments and activities. Instructor: Bob Michaels is a long-time consultant and trainer for the independent living field. Michaels provides considerable training and technical assistance to the field through the IL NET program. Community Needs Assessment for SILCsCourse Dates: September 20-October 1, 2010 Purpose: Description will be provided soon. Course Level: Intermediate to Advanced Target Audience: SILC executives, staff, and members. CIL staff and board may benefit as well. Course Objectives: Description will be provided soon. Format: Assignments will be given for each of the 15 days. Participants will receive a manual (via the Internet) and will interact via the Internet. Discussion questions and exercises will be posted on the Web site. Participants will devote an average of 3-5 hours per week to assignments and activities. Instructors: Richard Petty is Program Director at ILRU‑‑Independent Living Research Utilization. He directs the IL NET, a national project providing training and technical assistance to Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Iindependent Living Councils. ILRU has produced several important publications on emergency preparedness and conducts training for CILs on preparing for and surviving disasters. Petty is conducting research on the experiences of those with disabilities affected by Hurricane Katrina. Petty holds an MBA degree from the C. T. Bauer School of Business at the University of Houston. Dr. Judith Holt was appointed as the director of the Interdisciplinary Training Division at the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University in March 2000. A native Utahan, Dr. Holt has spent her professional career primarily in the Southern States of Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana. During her last four years in Utah, Judith has been involved in numerous local, state and national systems change projects including the Utah Work Incentive Initiative (Workability), the Utah Traumatic Brain Injury Planning and Implementation grants, and the Utah Leadership Education in Neuro-developmental Disabilities Regional Program. With over 25 years experience in the disability community, Judith brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to all of her training activities. Catherine Chambless, PhD, is currently the director of the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant in Utah. She has been actively involved in developing work incentive programs for people receiving SSI and SSDI. She was also instrumental in developing supported employment in Utah and has also served as the executive director of the Utah Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities. Offered Earlier This YearSmooth as SILC: An Introduction to Statewide Independent Living CouncilsCourse Dates: October 19-November 6, 2009 Purpose: This three-week distance learning course orients members of SILCs to the laws and regulations that guide their daily activities. In addition, it applies the principles and philosophy of independent living to situations commonly encountered by statewide independent living councils. Target Audience: SILC executives, staff, and members. CIL staff and board may benefit as well. This is a beginning to intermediate level course. Course Objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to:
The course utilizes a participant text and the Internet for participant interaction. The text is designed to provide sufficient background information to make it possible for all students to assume an active role in online discussions. The centerpiece of the text will be a series of scenarios and exercises, most of which will be assigned for discussion and debate. Additional readings and videotapes will be recommended, but not required, to enhance the participant's understanding of the topic. Format: The course spans three weeks and uses a Web site to engage participants in discussion of the content and issues. The instructor is available to lead the forum on the Web site and for technical assistance throughout the course. Participants are asked to read the assignments, review scenarios that address course content, and engage in the online class message forums. Participants will devote an average of 3-5 hours per week to assignments and activities. Instructor: Bob Michaels is a long-time consultant and trainer for the independent living field. Michaels provides considerable training and technical assistance to the field through the IL NET program. Expanding Housing Options for Persons with Disabilities: Housing Advocacy for CILsCourse Dates: November 2-20, 2009 Target Audeince: IL Center Staff, especially
administrators, housing specialists, and advocates; it may
also be of benefit to CIL board members, and staff and members
of Statewide Independent Living Councils. Format: Participants will read assignments
in the online course manual, complete exercises assigned by
the instructor, and interact daily with the instructor and
other students in an online discussion forum.
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