- OAAS members will survey members about areas of “Best
Practice” to find out where they want more information,
resources and training.
- Continue Business Practices Resource Group as a mechanism
for providing information to members.
- OAAS will advocate for a comprehensive state policy pertaining
to safe and appropriate supports for persons who demonstrate
the need for specific behavioral strategies and intervention.
OAAS will coordinate a statewide conference on Positive
Behavior Supports in 2006 in conjunction with other organizations.
- OAAS will continue to work in partnership with other
stakeholders to promote best practice in the areas of supported
employment and services for transitioning youth.
- OAAS will continue to work with ODMRDD and other stakeholders
to promote best practice in the area of day habilitation
services.
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- OAAS will remain active on all rule-writing, public
policy committees and work groups that have direct impact
on adult services.
- OAAS board members who are on rule work group will continue
to e-mail summaries of meetings to the rest of the board
for input and recommendations.
- OAAS will continue to lobby ODMR/DD, the Superintendent’s
Association, and the County Board’s Association on
the necessity of an individual service plan rule that addresses
all components of the planning process.
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- Promote conferences and training related to self-determination.
- Support self-advocates through training and opportunities
to network.
- Provide self-determination information to the membership
via the web site, “The Leader” and other means.
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- Promote networking opportunities with SSAs at the regional
and state level.
- Sponsor “Building a Bridge” mini-grants to
encourage collaboration between Adult Services and SSAs.
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