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PRESENTED: March 13, 2023
This training was presented by Shelley Anderson, MT-BC, of Notes 2 Live By. It defined AAC as well as who needs and uses it. AAC devices were discussed, including how to get a device, how to advocate for a device, and what goes on a device. Shelley also defined communication partners, high/low tech, direct selection, and scanning. Myths about AAC were presented along with the Communication Bill of Rights. Finally, Shelley presented information that AAC users want you to know as well as current needs in the field.
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PRESENTED: OCTOBER 10, 2022
This training was presented by Matt Gilliam, Trainer/Peer Recovery Specialist and Brittaney Kozlovic, Clinical Trainer and Field Instructor with Adult & Child Health. The training focused on recognizing signs of burnout and stress in the workplace, self-care, types of workplace trauma, the impact of secondary traumatic stress and ways to better address it, boundaries, and time management.
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PRESENTED: SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
This training was presented by Deputy Chief Jason Thompson of the Noblesville Police Department. The training focused on safety information and de-escalation techniques such as the “color-coded mindset”, equipment/clothing recommendations, hard versus soft victims, planning/communication, strategy versus tactics, safe places, vehicle information, “four at the door”, safety/awareness inside others’ homes, and more.
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PRESENTED: AUGUST 9, 2021
This training discusses the foundation of behavioral services in waiver including 460 IAC/DDRS Policy requirements, service definition, service history, choice of service, dignified risk, and interim use of the service. It also discusses the case management role in behavioral services and Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) requirements. Safety Plans are also touched on as well as interactive discussion topics.
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PRESENTED: APRIL 10, 2023
This training was presented by Venus Webb, Specialist Trainer with Adult & Child Health. Information presented in the training included important/foundational qualities for case managers to keep in mind when interacting with individuals, boundaries, early intervention, types of crises, assessing for harm, active listening, effective communication, addressing needs during a crisis, the differences between agitation and hostility, and recovery/moving forward.
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PRESENTED: February 12, 2024
This training was presented by Madison Wood-Gonzalez, Executive Director of Morning Light. Information presented in the training includes how case managers can engage in self-care and support caregivers of those with chronic illness and/or end of life care to take care of themselves so they can best take care of their loved one. This training includes information about hospice and hospice teams, tips for navigating family dynamics during hospice, advice on what not to say, and ways to manage grief.
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Contemplative Caregiving Training 2024 revised.pdf
https://www.cms.gov/files/document/creating-effective-hospice-plan-care.pdf
https://understandhospice.org/hospice-terms/
FAQ DOCUMENT
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PRESENTED: JANUARY 11, 2021
This first part of this training is a short presentation by Nicole Hearns of Caregiver Homes on the CIH Waiver service Structured Family Caregiving. The remainder of the training gives a thorough overview of the BDDS Portal Document Library including how to upload documents, common categories of documents, and what documents should be present for an Individual. It goes into specifics on each required document, including a description of the document, as well as how to fill it out signature pages. Required timelines are also discussed.
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PRESENTED: MAY 10, 2021
This training will help viewers understand the meaning of implicit bias and how it can affect thoughts, actions, speech, behaviors, and decisions in general. It will also help raise awareness of implicit biases that may exist within Home and Community-Based Settings (HCBS) services. It provides recommendations on ways to become more educated on recognizing and responding to personal and professional implicit biases. Finally, viewers will gain ideas for increasing professionalism when faced with difficult situations resulting from implicit bias.
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ERSKINE GREEN TRAINING INSTITUTE
PRESENTED: March 11, 2024
This training was presented by Megan Stevenson, Director of Erskine Green Training Institute. Information presented in the training includes eligibility, application process, housing arrangements, pre-requisites for independent living, training program descriptions, certifications that can be obtained, and the structure of training sessions. It also contains information about career sampling sessions, activities on weekends, funding, and completion statistics.
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FAQ DOCUMENT
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PRESENTED: JANUARY 10, 2022
This training presents a brief overview of eligible conditions meeting level of care for waiver services. It also defines the “Fatal Four” within the IDD community, including signs and symptoms, factors that can put our individuals at risk, and preventable measures that can be taken. Also discussed are lesser-known diagnoses/conditions that individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities may experience. Communication and conversation tips for case managers are presented and person-centered planning and the PCISP are discussed, specifically with regard to health issues, conditions, and/or diagnoses, including applicable LifeCourse tools.
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PRESENTED: October 9, 2023
Vicki Lee Johnson, Vice President of FINDER explained the history of FINDER including how it was developed and its funding. She also explained and demonstrated how to navigate FINDER’s guided journey. All listings are vetted before they are added, and the site translates information into several different languages. If someone logs in instead of just browsing, users can complete and save advanced searches.
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FINDER_Connections Case Management Oct 2023.pdf
https://www.indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org/
PRESENTED: April 15, 2025
Goodwill is CARF Accredited. There is a Good Guide program for employees at Evansville Goodwill. They have a Senior Community Service Employment Program for individuals over 55 years of age where they are in a work-based learning environment that pays minimum wage for 48 months to find unsubsidized employment. The Goodskills Academy helps individuals to learn how to navigate the digital world and can earn certificates for programs learned. The Excel Center helps individuals get their Core 40 diploma and an industry recognized credential. This program has free on-site childcare and transportation in addition to a life coach and flexible scheduling. The Opportunity Services program teaches soft skills (organizational, time management), digital skills (basic internet, email) and resume development, interview skills, and online job searches. Included is a list of all Goodwill’s in IN which includes websites, addresses, phone numbers. While some programs are specific to Evansville Goodwill, most have identical or similar programs.
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FAQ DOCUMENT
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PRESENTED: APRIL 11, 2022
This training provides an overview of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and how each relates to Medicaid/Medicare. In addition, special needs planning information such power of attorney, guardianship, supported decision-making, special needs trusts, and ABLE accounts is discussed.
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PRESENTED: JUNE 14, 2021
This training will help viewers define and explain HIPAA and why it is important in HCBS Waiver Services. It will provide an overview of Connection Case Management, LLC’s HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Personal Boundaries Policies. It will also explain the case manager role in dealing with protected health information (PHI), including monitoring the health of Individuals, required signature forms, requests for information, and accidental disclosure. Finally, this training will explain the similarities and differences between Connections’ HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies.
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PRESENTED: November 11, 2024
The presentation by Renee Kowal, Director of Homecare Partnerships with Homestyle Direct, provided some statistics about food insecurity and how medically tailored meals can prevent cancers, hospitalizations, etc. Renee explained the different types of medically tailored meals: renal, diabetes, heart healthy, gluten restricted, and power packed. Homestyle Direct has undergone a website transformation and has upgraded their trays to have 3 compartments. Menus are updated every 4 months. FedEx delivers meals so that even those in rural areas have access to HD meals. Individuals may even track their shipment. Storing and heating options were included as well as information about eco-friendly boxes.
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Contacts for Homestyle Direct 11.12.24.pdf
FAQ DOCUMENT
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PRESENTED: 5/12/25
Ben Trockman, Evansville City Council President, who made history as the first quadriplegic to be elected to the Evansville City Council, made history again as the first quadriplegic to be City Council President. Ben talked about his life experiences that moved him toward running for office and about the integrated supports that helped him achieve that goal. During high school and college, respectively, he was the local and then the national ambassador for Easterseals. He has held multiple positions involving advocacy and has served on multiple boards.
Sarah Davies presented on StationMD which is telemedicine for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Currently, agencies who serve this population can pay $35/month for each individual which can prevent them from having to go to emergency departments for ailments or injuries that can be treated via telemedicine. It is available anytime, anywhere, 24/7 and 365 days/year for any medical concern. StationMD doctors understand the needs of people with high-risk, complex medical needs. 90% of calls result in avoided ER transfers across diagnoses. StationMD can also help with behavioral health crises.
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Mega Training-20250512_120650-Meeting Recording 1.mp4
FAQ DOCUMENT
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PRESENTED: AUGUST 25, 2023
This training was presented by Sheila Edwards, Resource Coordinator at Connections. Information presented in the training included Student and Parent Rights; Services and Supports; Ideas for Advocacy; Terms to Know; Resources. It covered the differences between modifications and accommodations, advice on communicating with the school, when to consult an attorney, and dispute resolution.
Sheila Edwards ISP Presentation
IEP's and School Supports Powerpoint
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www.parentcenterhub.org/manifestation
accessibility.umn.edu/importance-accessibility/accessibility-vs-accommodation
Erin Moon-Walker, Parent Allies in Special Education
www.in.gov/doe/students/office-of-student-support-and-accessibility/#Facilitated_IEP
www.josephmaley.org/service-programs/family-support
www.facebook.com/ParentAlliesSpecialEducation
FAQ DOCUMENT
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PRESENTED: JULY 12, 2021
This training provides a high-level overview of the BDDS trainings on Incident Reporting and Critical Events. It also provides step-by-step instructions on submitting Initial and Follow-Up Incident Reports. Connections’ expectations regarding incident reporting, specifically with regard to contacting individuals/teams and case noting incident report activities will be reviewed as well as the case manager responsibilities regarding the Who, What, When, and How of Incident Reporting. IR monitoring and analysis of IR trends will be discussed, and a special emphasis will be placed on expectations for incident reports involving alleged or actual abuse, neglect, or exploitation. RESOURCES:
PRESENTED: NOVEMBER 9, 2020
This training will discuss integrated supports for Individuals, specifically with regard to eligibility-specific supports. It will touch on disability-based supports and will go into detail on income-based supports. Numerous resources and links will be provided throughout the training.
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For additional resources, please see the numerous links contained within the PowerPoint slides.
PRESENTED: AUGUST 8, 2022
This training was presented by Amy Corbin, Executive Director of the Indiana ABLE Authority. It defines what an ABLE account is and goes into detail on eligibility, self-certification, qualified disability expenses, special tax advantages, impact on benefits, how contributions work, how money can be invested, and how to enroll.
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PRESENTED: March 10, 2025
Lesa Paddack, Regional Director of INsource, presented information about Special Education laws
and Civil Rights Legislation. She explained the purpose of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) which is to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education. Lesa explained that Parent Centers serve families of children from birth through age 26 and all disabilities. She explained that INsource can assist parents in understanding their educational rights, give parents information about the special education process, help parents and schools work together and develop positive working relationships, and help parents become strong advocates for their children. They assist parents by phone and email, training classes, support and information at school meetings, ways for schools and families to work together, special education liaisons, transition-aged students with training on self-advocacy, special education for school interpreters, and a wealth of resources on www.insource.org
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Mega Training-20250310_121042-Meeting Recording.mp4
INSOURCE _ INDIANA'S PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER PP.pdf
Here is the referral form that your staff can use to send someone to us.
Our Parent to Parent Guide Document -English and Spanish
Our Digital Brochure Document in different languages
Overview of Article 7 IEP Timeline Document
Shortened Day Info
Special-Education-Rules-Title-511-Article-7-May-2024.pdf
Annotated IEP 0722 Parent's Guide to Parts of the IEP.pdf
FAQ
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PRESENTED: June 10, 2024
This training was presented by Ali Hickman with Adult & Child. The training included LGBTQIA+ awareness including pronoun preferences, risks for LGBTQIA+ youth, risks for LGBTQIA+ adults, and sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). The presentation explained what it means to be transgender and challenges trans people face, as well as how to be an ally and interact with transgender people. The training also included information about the coming out process (identity confusion, identity comparison, identity tolerance, identity acceptance, identity pride, and identity synthesis.)
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Recording_LGBTQIA+ Awareness.mp4
Connections LGBTQIA+ Awareness Participant Packet 5.31.24 AH.pdf
LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training for Connections-6.12.24-AH.pdf
FAQ DOCUMENT
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PRESENTED: AUGUST 10, 2020
This training will discuss meeting facilitation, specifically with regard to utilizing various LifeCourse tools during meetings. A mock intake and annual meeting will be presented and person-centered planning will be utilized.
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PRESENTED: MAY 11, 2020
This training will provide case managers with an understanding of the purpose and use of the Monitoring Checklist in the BDDS Portal. It will include checklist basics, specific examples, timelines, CAPs, and will encompass all of the Monitoring Checklist screens and questions, as well as specific guidance on answering the questions.
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PRESENTED: January 13, 2025
This training will define and discuss person-centered planning, including meeting preparation and the LifeCourse Framework. The development of a PCISP will be discussed, including developing a strength-based plan, a person-centered plan, incorporating integrated supports, and assessing risk. The concept of balancing competing priorities and why it is important will be explained, as well as the inclusion of services in the PCISP (including the decision for a relative to provide services). Finally, PCISP expectations and timelines will be presented.
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PRESENTED: SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
This training was presented by Matt Gilliam, Trainer/Peer Recovery Specialist and Brittaney Kozlovic, Clinical Trainer and Field Instructor with Adult & Child Health. The training focused on building good communication skills, workplace appropriateness (professionalism in and out of the workplace), cultural responsiveness, and how to handle difficult conversations and situations).
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PRESENTED: NOVEMBER 14, 2022
This training was presented by Jackie Bodwell and Ruth Roberts of Specialized Home Care Services. The training focused on specialized medical equipment and supplies, examples of covered and non-covered items, lifetime maximums, and the referral process if an individual/family would like to purchase an item. It also briefly touched on the RFA process for the case manager.
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PRESENTED: October 14, 2024
The Special Needs Trusts presentation by Sarah Geis, Senior Director of Engagement with The Arc Master Trust included information about the types of Special Needs Trusts (Third Party and First Party as well as Pooled and Private trusts), eligibility, and how trusts can be set up and by whom. Sarah explained who can be a trustee and their responsibilities. Sarah also explained how trusts can be used to support the beneficiary and how sometimes Tandem Trusts can be used as well. Lastly, Sarah listed some things to consider determining if one or more than one is right.
The presentation by Jeff Hughes, Owner of Koremen, LLC, on HMA-1 and HMA-2 assessments covered those involved in a Home Modification including the individual, their family, the funder, the specifier (Koremen), the contractor, code inspections, and the evaluator (Koremen). Jeff explained a SPEC (specification/HMA-1) which is a document which sets the scope of the work for the modification, and the Exam (evaluation/HMA-2). Jeff also listed several environmental strategies that could possibly negate the need for a modification if an environmental strategy is effective or could possibly assist the individual while waiting on a contractor to be able to complete the job. Jeff also touched on different funders of environmental modifications.
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SNT Presentation for Connections Case Management (002).pdf
Monthly Mega Training-20241014_120556-Meeting Recording.mp4
Monthly Mega Training-20241014_131723-Meeting Recording.mp4
FAQ DOCUMENT
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PRESENTED: May 13, 2024
This training was presented by Justin Schrock, Senior Attorney with Indiana Disability Rights. Information presented in the training included Supported Decision-Making as a concept and its benefits in addition to why guardianship should only be recommended as a last resort. It also covered options to support decision-making. Detriments of those denied self-determination and, alternatively, benefits of those with more self-determination were included.
PRESENTED: APRIL 12, 2021
This training encompasses what a Transition is for individuals receiving waiver services as well as what the case manager’s roles and responsibilities are in a Transition. It presents in-depth guidance and information on facility transitions in particular. Steps are included for completing a Transition in the BDDS Portal. Finally, a brief overview of the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program is included.
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PRESENTED: MAY 8, 2023
This training was presented by Devon Huff, Clinical Trainer with Adult & Child Health. Information presented in the training included the impacts of trauma, recognizing survival behaviors, defining and discussing trauma informed care, and secondary traumatic stress. The training also provided examples and suggestions for positive self-care strategies.
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PRESENTED: February 13, 2023
This training was presented by Renea Semones, Area 15 Supervisor for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). The training gave a brief overview of other services besides VR within the Bureau of Rehabilitative Services (BRS) of the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS). It went into detail on the focus of VR, the process overview, referrals, intake/application, disability priority category determination, eligibility, severity determination, IPE development, and service provision.
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PRESENTED: July 8, 2024
Tina Lambert, VR Counselor, presented VR 101. She explained the process: Referral, Intake/
Application, Eligibility Determination, Plan Development (IPE), Service Implementation, Goal
Achievement/Closure. Three levels of severity are MSD (Individual with a most significant disability), SD (Individual with a Significant Disability), and NSD (Individual with a Non-significant Disability). Applicants who receive SSI or SSDI are presumed eligible for VR services. CIE (Competitive, Integrated Employment) is minimum wage or higher in an integrated setting where the employee has the same opportunities for advancement as people without disabilities who have similar positions. Stabilization is 90 days successful employment after an individual has achieved maximum level of independence on the job. Post-employment services may be available under specific circumstances and people can reapply if needed.
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FAQ DOCUMENT
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PRESENTED: MAY 9, 2022
This training provides tools, education, and information that is used for housing initiatives to both serve and assist our individuals in seeking affordable housing. Government housing programs are discussed along with applicable legislation, trends, and barriers to obtaining affordable housing.
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PRESENTED: OCTOBER 12, 2020
This training discusses the Request for Approval (RFA) process for Environmental/Home Modifications, Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies, and Vehicle Modifications. Definitions and requirements for each service are discussed, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to complete an RFA in INsite. In addition, a comprehensive list of covered items is included.
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Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.
Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.
September 2023 Regional Company Meetings
PRESENTED: September 15, 2023, September 22, 2023, and September 29, 2023
Presenters include Safe In Home who provides remote support services, Jerry and Brian Thomas who are brokers for Medicare Advantage Plans, QMedic who provides personal emergency response system services, and Specialized Home Care Services who provides specialized medical equipment and environmental modification services.
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