2008 Statewide Directors Meeting Break-Out Session Outcomes for Jackson Disengagement Strategies

The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) provided a series of information sharing and strategy sessions to improve critical Jackson Lawsuit disengagement issues.  The outcomes were offered as possible solutions for disengagement.  The outcomes are listed under each of the following Break-Out Session Topics:

Strategic Session Topic (click on link to reveal outcome strategy):

Aspiration Risk Management facilitated by Betsey Finley

Healthcare Coordination facilitated by Jennifer Thorne-Lehman and Travis Goldman

ISP Implementation facilitated by Cathy Stevenson

Assistive Technology facilitated by Jamie Noon

Supported Employment facilitated by Judith Stevens and Pamela Dobson

• Strategy - Implement the State Use Act so that New Mexicans with disabilities have valued jobs that are integrated into the community and paid regular wages.

Meaningful Day facilitated by Susan Shapero and Tricia Farnham

Quality of ISP and Facilitation of Meetings facilitated by Paul Schwalje and Lisa Storti

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