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Maine Association for Community Service Providers (MACSP)
Fall 2020 Webinar Series Don't Miss Out! Virtual Innovations: Keeping Us Connected During COVID and Beyond Join us to learn from innovative leaders from around the country. They will share their stories, promising practices, and tips for success to continue meaningful supports virtually during this pandemic. Registration Registration FeesSign up for One MACSP Member: $39 Non-MACSP Member: $49 Sign up for all Three MACSP Member: $75 Non-MACSP Member: $100 Thursday, November 5th 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (EST) Community Supports Innovations Kathy McHale, SPIN’s President & CEO, and SPIN’s Community Support Program (CPS) team will present on strategies and resources they developed and delivered to quickly transition to virtual services when the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world for people. By supporting individuals with technology, and ensuring continued meaningful engagement, the team was able to keep people connected. They will provide a demonstration of their virtual CPS programming, including strategies for the creative use of various technologies from landline telephones to video platforms. Presenters will share how they have used continued partnerships with community and educational partners to enrich their virtual activities and maintain community connections. Attendees will learn about the platforms, techniques, and activity ideas to either refresh or initiate their own virtual programming. There will be time for questions after the presentation. About SPIN: SPIN is a Pennsylvania based provider of high-quality lifespan community services for people with intellectual disability and autism and early childhood education for children with or without a disability. With national, state, and local recognition, awards, and accreditation, SPIN has created a culture of quality and innovation, advancing its mission through a dedicated, cohesive team of leaders and professionals who support over 3,700 children and adults to achieve and enjoy a life of possibilities. Thursday, November 12th 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm (EST) Lessons Learned in Alaska: Creating Capacity for Providing Services Remotely When COVID came smashing in, technology took on new importance in everyone’s lives. Service providers across the country have grappled with an abrupt shift in providing services to people with disabilities. The Alaska DD provider association created the COVID Response Technology Project with the goal of increasing the capacity of providers to use technology to provide distance delivered services. What can Maine learn from Alaska’s experiences? Project coordinator Kim Champney will share emerging best practices, helpful resources, and challenges still on the horizon. About the Presenter: Kim Champney is a consultant based in Juneau, Alaska. She has nearly 24 years in the field of disability services. As a consultant, Kim has been inspired by the opportunities that technology provides to people with disabilities and is the co-founder of Health TIE (Testbed for Innovative Enterprises), an innovation hub focused on bridging promising startups and human service providers. Kim has a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is past president of the Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities and a graduate of the National Leadership Institute on Developmental Disabilities. Thursday, November 19th 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (EST) Ready or Not: Gone Virtual Like many organizations, Aspire Living & Learning had begun exploring the power of technology to improve our service delivery before the pandemic. But COVID-19 brought us head-on into the virtual and actual world, none of us expected. Along with the many tasks of keeping everyone in our services safe, we took the opportunity to rethink how we bring people together, provide meaningful community experiences, and engage successfully with our employees. The result is a vibrant community called Aspire Online! along with new onboarding and training methods. This webinar will share the ups and downs of this process, with practical tips direct from individuals, employees, and providers. About the Presenter: Dr. Le’Ann Milinder recently moved from New Hampshire to Maine, where she is the Director of Strategic Communications for Aspire Living & Learning. Aspire is a multi-state non-profit providing residential, day, and ABA services to adults and children with I/DD. During her 30 years in NH, Dr. Milinder was most recently Aspire’s NH State Director from 2015 to 2020. She was formerly President of the Private Provider Network, VP & Conference Chair for the New Hampshire Association of Behavior Analysis, and member of the State Advisory Committee for Children with Disabilities. She holds a doctoral degree in Psychology and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst®. Register Here Thank You to our Sponsor Maine Association for Community Service Providers (MACSP) PO Box 149 Hallowell, ME 04347 (207) 623-5005 www.meacsp.org Executive Director: Laura Cordes [email protected] |
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