Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
Previous Webinars
2025
Tools for Everyone 9/3
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
Tools for Everyone 8/26
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
MO DDD & You: Introducing Missouri LifeLaunch
This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will feature a new resource in Missouri geared toward helping youth navigate and transition into adulthood using a Peer Support lens. Participants will learn about the various resources available through LifeLaunch to help youth care for their mental health, learn about important adult lifeskills, and navigate through a variety of resources such as employment, housing, finances, and much more. LifeLaunch also offers information and resources to anyone supporting youth in their journey to adulthood.
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of Developmental Disabilities
- JJ Gossrau, Director of Young Adult Services, Division of Behavioral Health
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
Tools for Everyone 8/21
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
Tools for Everyone 8/13/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
Tools for Everyone 7/29/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead:
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead:
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
Tools for Everyone 7/23/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead:
Now available:
MO DDD & You: Office of Autism - Missouri Autism Projects
This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar session will introduce participants to the Office of Autism, the Autism Projects, and the new Family Flexible Assistance Program.
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of DD
- Shelby Combs, Office of Autism, Division of DD
Now available:
presentation from Jul 22
Tools for Everyone 7/16/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates and Question/Answer Session
The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides monthly webinars with timely updates and answers to questions regarding health and safety information as it pertains to community service providers.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
- Angie Brenner, Acting Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Division Deputy Director-Community Operations
- Jessica Bateman, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
- Holly Reiff, Director- Provider Relations
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
Tools for Everyone - 6/25/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
MO DDD & You: Disaster Planning: Are you Prepared?
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Registration Link: https://stateofmo.webex.com/weblink/register/r4555c8ef41a8d40e773a622995de1395
This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will feature disaster preparedness and planning resources. Participants will learn about the importance of preparing in advance before an emergency or disaster happens, what items should be considered when planning, and how to find resources to help people with disabilities make a plan.
Target Audience: Individuals/Self-Advocates, Families/Caregivers, Support Coordinators, Other Interested Stakeholders
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of DD
- Debra Hendricks, DD Preparedness Coordinator, Office of Disaster Services
Now available:
presentation from Jun 24
Tools for Everyone - 6/17/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates and Question/Answer Session
The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides monthly webinars with timely updates and answers to questions regarding health and safety information as it pertains to community service providers.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line
- Sheila Wunning, Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Division Deputy Director-Community Operations
- Jessica Bateman, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
- Holly Reiff, Director- Provider Relations
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
Tools for Everyone - 6/12/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 6/3/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 5/29/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
MO DDD & You: Overview of Missouri's Statewide Independent Living Council and the Centers for Independent Living
This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will provide participants with a basic overview of Missouri's Statewide Independent Living Council, what services the Centers for Intendent Living offer, and how to locate a local office by county.
- • Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of Developmental Disabilities
- • Karen Gridley, Executive Director, MO Statewide Independent Living Council
Now available:
Enhancing Partnership Between Vocational Rehabilitation and Division of DD
This upcoming virtual training opportunity will be hosted collaboratively by Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
This collaboration is designed to:
- Strengthen the partnership between VR and DDD
- Provide a clear explanation of each agency’s employment services
- Clarify roles and provide guidance on how VR and DDD can work together to support individuals
- Provide best practices for collaboration
- Q&A to answer questions
This opportunity for Support Coordinators, Employment Service Providers or other professionals will help align efforts and better support individuals with pursuing their employment pathways.
- Kim Buckman, Director of Employment and Community Engagement
- Jessica Bloch, Manager of Rehabilitation Services
Now available:
presentation from May 22
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates and Question/Answer Session
The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides monthly webinars with timely updates and answers to questions regarding health and safety information as it pertains to community service providers.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
- Angie Brenner, Acting Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Division Deputy Director-Community Operations
- Jessica Bateman, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
- Holly Reiff, Director- Provider Relations
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 4/29/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 4/23/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
MO DDD & You: Let’s Talk About People First
This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will focus on the self-advocacy organization People First. People First members will share the mission of the organization, talk about the importance of self-advocacy, explain how to find or start a People First chapter, and share other related resources
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of DD
- Jeff Johnson, People First Member
- Patty Goss, People First Member
- Johanna Wortmann, People First Member
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 4/17/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 4/9/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 4/3/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 3/25/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Statewide Provider Meeting
The Division invites all stakeholders to attend the bi-annual Statewide Provider Meeting. This meeting is hosted by Provider Relations and TCM TAC’s to provide information and updates on Division related systems that effect and support providers. Agenda topics include: Variance Reporting, HRST, Non-Certified Professional Provider Site Review, Billing Changes, MOBuys to Movers, MMAC Revalidation, EVV, Valued Based Payment, and Resources and Referral Updates.
These bi-annual meetings replace provider regional meetings during the first and third quarter of the fiscal year. Regional Offices will continue to provide data specific to their areas during the other two quarters.
- Tricia Parker, Community Programs Clinical Coordinator
- Leslie DeGroat, Clinical Coordinator
- Carrie Williams, TCM TAC Director
- Holly Reiff, Provider Relations Director
- Matthew Waggoner, Resource and Referral Statewide Director
- Jacylyn Heitman: Statewide Business Office Lead
- Sara Ekart: Associate Director State Healthcare
- Terri Woodward: Strategic Initiatives Manager
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 3/19/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates and Question/Answer Session
The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides monthly webinars with timely updates and answers to questions regarding health and safety information as it pertains to community service providers.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
- Angie Brenner, Acting Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Division Deputy Director - Community Operations
- Jessica Bateman, Director - Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN., Clinical Coordinator
- Holly Reiff, Director - Provider Relations
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 3/4/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 2/26/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Monthly Division Nursing Meeting - 2/26/25
The monthly webinar is designed to provide an opportunity for Division and provider nurses to discuss current events, ask/answer questions, and identify mentoring opportunities.
- Leslie DeGroat, RN, Statewide Clinical Coordinator
- Tricia Parker, BSN, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator
- Patricia Butz, RN, BSN, Quality Programs RN Lead
- Dana Golian, RN, Quality Programs RN Lead
- Hannah Reasons, RN, BSW, BSN, Quality Programs RN Lead
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
MO DDD & You: Using StationMD Services
This 30-minute lunch and learn style webinar will focus on helping people who receive Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver services understand StationMD. Participants will hear an overview of StationMD, learn how and when to access it, and hear about people who have successfully used StationMD.
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of DD
- Rebecca Keller, Member Relations Specialist, StationMD
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 2/20/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Restrictive Interventions and Due Process Review Committees What are Limited Practices and Prohibited Practices?
This webinar will cover the responsibilities of the Due Process Review Committee, Individual Rights Consultation, and next steps when restrictive interventions are included in a Person Centered Service Plan.
Participants will learn
Key elements of a due process referral
How to access assistance through Individual Rights Consultation
Discriminations between limited and prohibited restrictive practices
Definitions of key terms
Regional in-person workshops are available this spring to work through scenarios with contextual considerations.
Workshop Registration:
St. Louis: April 24, 2025 10:00am-2:00 pm Registration
Kansas City: March 17, 2025 10:00am-2:00 Registration
Central: April 10, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm Registration
Springfield: April 30, 2025 10:00am -2:00pm Registration
Southeast: April 17, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm - Registration
- Dr. Timothy Weil, DD Chief Behavior Analyst
- Rachelle Moffat, Quality Programs Specialist State Lead
Now available:
presentation from Feb 19
Tools for Everyone - 2/11/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Tools for Everyone 2/5/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 1/30/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Monthly Division Nursing Meeting - 1/29/25
The monthly webinar is designed to provide an opportunity for Division and provider nurses to discuss current events, ask/answer questions, and identify mentoring opportunities
- Leslie DeGroat, RN, Statewide Clinical Coordinator
- Tricia Parker, BSN, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator
- Patricia Butz, RN, BSN, Quality Programs RN Lead
- Dana Golian, RN, Quality Programs RN Lead
- Hannah Reasons, RN, BSW, BSN, Quality Programs RN Lead
No webinar, presentation, or transcript available at this time.
MO DDD & You: Division Waiver Renewal Process
This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will focus on the Division's Waiver Renewal process and the importance of stakeholder input. Participants will learn:
- How the process started
- The renewal cycle
- Efforts of enhancements through the renewal process
- The way individuals, family members, and stakeholders can provide feedback.
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead
- Jessica Bateman, Director of Federal Programs
- Cory McMahon, Constituent Specialist
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 1/22/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 1/14/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 1/9/25
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Now available:
2024
Revisions to the DD Guardianship Packet
This webinar will provide a page by page discussion of the most current Guardianship Packet provided by the Office of General Counsel. Specific attention will focus on the additional information required regarding Supported Decision Making and the exploration of other alternatives to guardianship
- Matt Waggoner, Information Specialist Statewide Director
- Darcy Armstrong, Information Specialist
- Stacy Bahn, Information Specialist
- Roxie Looney, Information Specialist
- TJ Moore, Information Specialist
- Elizabeth Turner, Information Specialist
Now available:
presentation from Dec 19
Tools for Everyone - 12/17/24
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Rebecca Buckman, Positive Support Consultant
- Sonya Brookins, Positive Support Consultant
- Angie Chong, Positive Support Consultant
- Jacob Davis, Positive Support Consultant
- David Kinne, Positive Support Consultant
- Karen McCarthy, Positive Support Consultant
- Jill Miller Positive Support Consultant
- Helen Richardson, Positive Support Consultant
- Alicia Westhoff, Positive Support Consultant
Now available:
MO DDD & You: Dignity of Risk—The Impact of Choice on Quality of Life
This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will touch on the importance of people having dignity of risk when making decisions for themselves. Participants will hear an overview of what dignity of risk is and is not, why it is important, and how to support someone’s choices.
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of Developmental Disabilities
- Caitlin Bartley, NCI Project Coordinator, Division of Developmental Disabiilities
Now available:
presentation from Dec 17
Tools for Everyone - 12/12/24
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Rebecca Buckman, Positive Support Consultant
- Sonya Brookins, Positive Support Consultant
- Angie Chong, Positive Support Consultant
- Jacob Davis, Positive Support Consultant
- David Kinne, Positive Support Consultant
- Karen McCarthy, Positive Support Consultant
- Jill Miller Positive Support Consultant
- Helen Richardson, Positive Support Consultant
- Alicia Westhoff, Positive Support Consultant
Now available:
Tools for Everyone - 12/3/24
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Rebecca Buckman, Positive Support Consultant
- Sonya Brookins, Positive Support Consultant
- Angie Chong, Positive Support Consultant
- Jacob Davis, Positive Support Consultant
- David Kinne, Positive Support Consultant
- Karen McCarthy, Positive Support Consultant
- Jill Miller Positive Support Consultant
- Helen Richardson, Positive Support Consultant
- Alicia Westhoff, Positive Support Consultant
Now available:
2024 Annual Residential Oversight RN Webinar
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD) Clinical Operations Team is hosting the 2024 annual training webinar for nurses working with community provider agencies. Topics include Division Nursing Updates, DD Health Home, Medication Dispensing Systems and Assistive Technology, Enable Dental, and Medication Aide Program Resources. Certificates of attendance will be provided at a later date.
For those that did not attend the live webinar and are needing a certificate of participation you will need to access and view the Webinar through the MODD Content Portal when available.
- Tricia Parker: DD Community Programs Clinical Coordinator
- Leslie DeGroat: DD Clinical Coordinator
- Becky Van Velsan: DD Med Aide Coordinator; DD Health Home
- Donna Siebeneck: DD HH Program Manager/Enrollment Coordinator
- Jade Byrd-Firefly: Supported Living & Employment Services; DD HH Director
- Shelley Stofer- Firefly: DD HH Assistant Director
- Cherie Montgomery-Easter Seals Mid West; Chief Program Officer
- Tony Sokolic: Compass Health
- Shannon Shores: Custom Health Sales Contractor
- Shelly Brown: DD Universal Design and Assistive Technology State Lead
- Brandey Roberts: Enable Dental- Client Relations Manager
Now available:
presentation from Dec 03