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Family Seminars 2022 Series

2022 offered families the opportunity to attend the seminar on Respectful Interactions and DEI as they remain vital in helping us to share this message. This is also planned for 2023. For more information, please contact Leigh Fanuzzi at lfanuzzi@ahrc.org

For More Information on Family Seminars https://www.ahrc.org/supportsandservices/familysupports/ Hope You Join Us at a Seminar Soon!

Whatever you want to achieve, you can!

People gathered at Wheatley Farms and Arts Center for a two-week workshop dedicated to vision boards, a visualization tool empowering people to create the life they want.

Vision boards are poster boards that represent what a person wants most in life, whether a new home or relationship. They help focus intentions and cultivate a positive mindset as one works toward their goals.

Check it out! ahrc.org/communityworkshops

If you are interested in Financial Decision Making, Managing your Money or Learning more about Rep Payee, contact Colleen Tapia at ctapia@ahrc.org

University of Personal Growth (UPG)

Submitted by Susan Gill-Orange

The University of Personal Growth has been confirmed to begin again in the New Year. 2023 will see a blending of in person workshops and virtual programming. Subject material will be developed to promote not only independence but the acquisition of social capital. Susan Gill-Orange will organize programming beginning sometime in late January.

In a recent survey taken to ascertain opinion on areas of interest for UPG classes, results showed that more than 58% of those polled would like to see more sessions devoted to the Life Plan process and Advocacy. Approximately 50% would like to hear DJ Brian entertain them, and @45% were in favor of motivational speaking like that of Pam Boyle. The survey also revealed that a majority of those polled did not want to see content about things like Reiki or Fall Prevention nor did they like to hear ballads.

NADSP DSP Credentialing Pilot

In 2022, AHRC Nassau was awarded an opportunity among 17 agencies total across NYS to participate in a grant funded DSP Credentialing Pilot offered through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) in conjunction with the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

The NADSP E-Badge Academy offers Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) the opportunity to earn this nationally recognized credential through the completion of three (3) rigorous levels of certification. The pilot program awarded to AHRC Nassau by NADSP also provides participating DSPs financial incentives as they successfully complete each of the three certification levels. As a participant in this special program, each DSP is eligible for a total of $2,250 in bonus payments offered in three installments.

Upon completion of DSP Level 3 certification, each DSP will be offered a promotion to the position of “Certified Direct Support Professional” a newly created role that will include additional compensation and an opportunity to mentor newly hired DSPs. 55 employees are currently enrolled.