This is the first time we are seeing the fiduciary and regulatory authorities and the provider community come together promoting all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to have valued roles in their communities. This transition results from a revision in the rules of the HCBS Waiver, the Olmstead Act and the enhanced belief of professionals, families and self-advocates, that adults with I/DD should work and volunteer in fully-integrated community-based settings. Consequently the providers of day services and supports are facing significant changes in how to transition their current services and provide supports to achieve this transition.
Tom will also discuss the impact these changes have on families of both adults and school-aged children transitioning to adulthood. Their children will be offered options and choices of what kind of job they want or where their interests lie in working and volunteering. Tom will discuss the critical role parents and family members play as well as strategies to promote productive lives for their family members with I/DD. They will also play a valuable role in working hand in hand with Day Program Providers in addressing their family members’ support needs as they transition to community-based opportunities.
Day Program providers are in the midst of addressing significant clinical, resource, social and environmental challenges in meeting these new expectations. In this informative session, Tom Pomeranz will discuss the nature of these challenges and approaches to achieve this transition for people with I/DD whose quality of life has been diminished both by isolation from society and denial of a productive day by neither being employed (the preferred option) and/or supported in meaningful volunteering activities.
In addition to providing participants with effective clinical and management strategies to achieve this transition, Tom will give participants a sense of vision, excitement and enthusiasm for the work ahead. Meaningful lives for people with I/DD where they can work and volunteer will allow individuals to gain dignity and respect as adult members of their communities.
Cost: $10.00 (Continental Breakfast Provided)
Dr. Thomas Pomeranz is a nationally recognized authority, trainer, clinician and consultant in the field of services for people with disabilities. He is the highly acclaimed creator of Universal Enhancement, which teaches strategies promoting community participation and supporting people to have a quality life. The focus and spirit of Universal Enhancement© is found in how we need to behave in supporting others in improving the quality of their lives. For most individuals, a quality life is realized through friendships and meaningful relationships with others. Possessing things of meaning and value further enhances one’s quality of life. Hobbies, employment, spirituality and education are representative of the “things” most people cherish. The vision of Universal Enhancement© is to support people with disabilities to realize their quality of life outcomes; those outcomes to which we universally aspire. Universal Enhancement training provides participants with the specific tools-ways of behaving- needed to support others in realizing their preferred future.
Provided by: Dr. Thomas Pomeranz
Goodwill Training Center
3150 N San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Free parking in Goodwill parking lot
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Lanterman busca sus comentarios y ayuda para completar una breve encuesta para que podamos comprender mejor las necesidades actuales del servicio. Esta encuesta es para que la complete nuestra comunidad, incluidos los clientes, los miembros de la familia, los proveedores de servicios o los socios comunitarios. ¡Gracias de antemano por su tiempo!
Regional centers must post information regarding how providers are doing with ensuring individuals served are part of their communities (Welfare and Institutions Code section 4519.2(b)). This information is to be updated at least every six months until DDS has determined that statewide compliance has been met.
El Internet está inundado de información y recursos sobre el Coronavirus (COVID-19) desde el nivel federal hasta el estatal y local. Comenzamos esta página para compartir algunos de los recursos e información que encontramos más útiles y accesibles, además de compartir información específica para Lanterman sobre cualquier efecto que esto tenga en nuestras operaciones, nuestros proveedores de servicios y la comunidad en general.
The Internet is awash in info and resources about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the federal to the state and local levels. We're starting this page to share some of the resources and info we found most helpful and accessible, plus to share information specific to Lanterman about any effects this is having on our operations, our service providers and community as a whole.
