IM4Q 2024 Materials

Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Materials

July 2024 IM4Q Annual Statewide Training

A partnership of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University

Presentation materials are now available. If you have questions, please email Mary Kay Cunningham at [click-for-email].

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Welcome and Opening Remarks
Office of Developmental Programs Welcome
Valerie A. Arkoosh, Kristin Ahrens
Keynote Address: Limitless: Abilities are Not Defined by Disabilities
Mikayla Holmgren, Sandi Holmgren
WORKSHOP 1
A. Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Still Moving Forward in My Dreams
Mikayla Holmgren
B. Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and YOU!
Jamie Ray-Leonetti, Robert Zotynia
C. My Life, Rights and Services
Ben Drew, Maureen Westcott, Daniel Castellanos
D. IM4Q and The Supports Coordinator
Amy Austin, Shannon Ludwig, Amanda Lake
E. How Families are Supported and What Families Desire for their Loved Ones
Guy Caruso,Sherri Landis, Cindy Duch, Andrea Layton, Francine Hogan
WORKSHOP 2
A. The Importance of Presumed Competence
Illustrated Through Short Videos, Guy Caruso
B. Considerations – A Closer Look into the Process for the Adult Autism Waiver
Stephen Gensemer, Laura Sippos
C. Making a Difference through Self Advocacy
Nancy LeClair, Eric Haymon, Mark Steidl, Gretchen Laudenslager, Karen Hayes, Hanna Sullivan
D. The Role of Self-Determination in Peer Advocacy
Kelly Anne Smith, Dr. Jessica Peacock
E. What’s Data Got to Do with It – A Provider Perspective
Janet Edwards, Brian Dydak, Thad Jackman
Keynote Presentation: The Many Faces of Ableism: From Fear and Hostility to Pity, Envy, and Inspiration
Michelle Nario-Redmond