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Developmental Disabilities Grant
Abuse Free By Design
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The following projects are made possible by the California State Council for Developmental Disabilities Community Program Development Grant Cycle XXVI awarded to Far Northern Regional Center for our proposal, "Abuse Free By Design." The grant period was from October 1, 2003 to March 30, 2005. This exciting addition to our grant was made possible primarily due to cost savings in two areas: the Personal Care Protocol Conference (the Area II Board paid for all of the printed materials) and the Respect Yourself project. FNRC, Shasta County Arts Council, the Area II Developmental Disability Board, Rural Education Institute and Redding Downtown Business Association are co-sponsoring a one-day film festival featuring three great films: How’s Your News, Door to Door, and To Kill a Mockingbird. This is a community event designed to promote understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities. The first annual event will be held February 19 at the newly restored Cascade Theatre in Redding. General admission is $5.00 per film or $12.00 for a day pass and $8.00 loge or $20 for a day pass. Proceeds from ticket sales will be rolled into the budget for the 2006 film festival.
Regional Self-Advocacy Project (Sex Education Curriculum) Women’s Health Specialists (Create a health guide for men) This project will implement a basic sexual education curriculum for adult consumers. This project is presently being developed and will be ready for implementation in fall 2003. We are proposing a workshop series, of 6 to 8 units, that will provide participants with the information and skills necessary to live a healthy adult lifestyle, maintain and improve sexual health, prevent pregnancy and disease, and recognize abuse and exploitation. The curriculum will include human anatomy, physical development, hygiene, medical and self-examinations, STI/STD prevention, sexual functioning, birth control, relationships, self-esteem, consent, abuse prevention and reporting, and sexual orientation. The pilot of this project will be offered to adult women consumers residing in Butte County. A variety of visually descriptive handouts written in plain language will be developed and printed for this project including a reprint of the Women’s Health Guide (see attached), an existing resource for consumers produced in March 2000 with a grant from FNRC. This project will produce a
consumer health guide for adult men similar to the Women’s Health
Guide mentioned above. Our intention is to develop a
Human Sexuality Series for adult men based on the women’s model we
develop in this project. Both guides will be translated to Spanish,
distributed at the workshops, posted on the FNRC websites, and
highlighted in FNRC’s vendor, family and consumer newsletters. The Regional Self-Advocacy Project will hire Ms. Cindy Lopez, an FNRC consumer and trained health educator, and a nurse with similar credentials to develop and implement the curriculum as well as co-present the material. A number of community agencies will be invited to participate as experts in their field. A presentation about the project will be offered to all local People First chapters (14), and if accepted, presented at the 2004 National People First Conference sponsored by People First of California.
1st Quarter Report (January 2004)
The project is now recruiting new participants for upcoming workshops. The plan is for two new groups to start March 1 and cycle every two months throughout the grant period. The program features a flexible curriculum, which will accommodate people with different levels of functioning. The Women’s Health Guide is being updated with better medical graphics and more accessible language. It will be completed by March 15. Production of the Men’s Health Guide will start in April with an anticipated completion of mid-September. In October, Cindy Lopez and Linda Kilzer, Co-Instructors of the project, presented at the 2003 Supported Life Conference in Sacramento. Their presentation was well attended and well received. Additionally, Ms. Lopez will present at the National People First Conference in Anaheim.
2nd Quarter Report (April 2004) The pilot of this project ended successfully in late January. FNRC Consumer Advocate, Sherri Douglas, conducted evaluations, and pre/post tests were given to the participants. Minor revisions were made to the curriculum based on the results of these evaluations. Currently there are two classes in session, with a total of 17 students, in the March/April cycle. A full course includes eight, two-hour sessions. The curriculum explores self-esteem, human anatomy, hygiene, sexual expression, STDs, birth control, pregnancy and parenting, and abuse prevention. (Brochure, curriculum, testing instruments, class handouts, and sign-in sheets for 2nd quarter attached) Initially, we planned for two new groups to start in the last week of April and cycle every two months throughout the grant period; however, we put this project on hold, temporarily, to develop an appropriate screening tool and to review our procedure for providing support for attendees if needed. There are two areas of concern. The first involves group selection. Although the program features small, interactive classes with a flexible curriculum, we believe we can better serve everyone by selecting groups that have similar life experience and cognitive functioning. Secondly, a portion of the curriculum may trigger traumatic memories in some individuals with histories of abuse. The new referral process will likely include an evaluation from case management and possibly a licensed therapist. We anticipate starting again by the third week in May. Ms. Lopez, co-presenter of this project, will present at the National People First Conference in Anaheim on this project. Additionally, she has applied to present at the Supported Life Conference to be held in October 2004. She was featured in the spring edition of a regional self-advocacy newsletter, Watch Out! The Women’s Health Guide has been updated with better graphics and more accessible language. This guide, renamed A Woman’s Body and Your Visit to the Doctor, will be distributed to consumers though the Respect Yourself program, to providers through the regional center, and will be available online through the My Life My Choice web site (http://www.farnorthernrc.org/mylifemychoice). It is also available in Spanish. The guide will be reviewed and updated annually. Production of the Men’s Health Guide will start in May with an anticipated completion of mid-September.
3rd Quarter Report (July 2004) We have completed the pilot and two additional classes. Currently, there are two new classes in session. We anticipate approximately 40 students (7 classes) will graduate from the program. A “class” includes nine, two-hour sessions. We put this project on hold, temporarily, to develop an appropriate screening tool, to review our procedure for providing support for individuals with histories of abuse, and to consider selecting groups that have similar life experience and cognitive functioning. To this end, a screening/evaluation tool was developed and is currently being used by case management. We added an additional class to the series. The first class is now facilitated by a licensed therapist who reviews the curriculum with the students in order to identify any potential problems before the actual classes begin. We reevaluated the curriculum and discarded a small section. Finally, we decided not to select groups by cognitive functioning level, but we are considering an advanced class for students who are sexually active. Ms. Lopez, co-instructor, presented at the National Self-Advocacy Conference in Anaheim on this project. Her presentation was well attended and well received (program packet and evaluations attached). Additionally, she will present at the Supported Life Conference in October 2004. The Men’s Health Guide is in the development phase now, and I anticipate that it will be completed by mid-September. The first draft will be reviewed on August 17. We are pleased to report that FNRC has awarded a contract to the Regional Self-Advocacy Project to continue the Respect Yourself program into the 2004/05 fiscal year.
4th Quarter Report (October 2004) This project developed a human sexuality series for adult women. The curriculum explores self-esteem, human anatomy, hygiene, sexual expression, STDs, birth control, pregnancy and parenting, and abuse prevention. We have completed the pilot and 4 additional classes. Currently, there is one new class in session in Redding. Classes were also scheduled in Chico, but only 2 women out of the 15 who had been referred to the class actually signed up to attend. The issue was transportation as all 15 consumers live in Oroville, and the classes were to be held in Chico. The Chico session was cancelled, and a new class will be scheduled in Oroville in November/December. A “class” includes nine, two-hour sessions. Problems with transportation, staff support, and the referral process have surfaced. Currently, women are referred to the program by service coordinators, staff, or family members. The RSAP sends out invitations to the consumers, and the project manager follows up with a phone call. Unfortunately, few women respond to the invitations. The RSAP is investigating this problem and will make adjustments to the referral and invitation process. Additionally, at the request of FNRC, Respect Yourself classes are held in community facilities rather than day and work program sites. This creates a problem with transportation and staff support. More women participate when classes are offered at the facilities than when the classes are offered at community sites outside of program hours. The RSAP will review their findings with the FNRC Associate Director of Community Services. Participants and family members are “very satisfied” with the program (see attached letter) and are asking for follow-up classes. A number of participants have also asked to repeat the course. Ms. Lopez, co-instructor, presented at the Supported Life Conference in Sacramento on this project. Her presentation was well attended and well received. Additionally, she gave three presentations to local People First groups. The Men’s Health Guide is in the development phase now, and I anticipate that it will be completed by EOM November. The FNRC Nurse Health Program Administrator who updated the Women’s Health Guide is completing the project. We are pleased to report that FNRC has awarded a contract to the Regional Self-Advocacy Project to continue the Respect Yourself program into the 2004/05 fiscal year.
Final Report (January 2005) This project developed a human sexuality series for adult women. The curriculum explores self-esteem, human anatomy, hygiene, sexual expression, STDs, birth control, pregnancy and parenting, and abuse prevention. The project also developed and printed a health guide for men and women. The women’s guide was developed for the Respect Yourself curriculum. The men’s guide is available to parents and staff through the regional center. Additionally, our goal is to develop a similar curriculum for men and use the men’s guide as a class handout. The project completed six courses (each course consists of 9 classes) reaching 45 consumers during the grant period. Initially, problems with transportation, staff support, and the referral process kept classes small, and in one instance, we had to cancel the class for lack of participants. I’m happy to report that we have worked out these issues, and we have filled classes through July 2005. Ms. Lopez, co-instructor of the project, presented, Exposing the Culture of Abuse, at the Supported Life Conference in October.
Completed Events October 8: Watch Out! Self-Advocacy Thriving in Region II, in Sacramento (Supported Life Conference, Double Tree Hotel) 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Presentation # 509. December 2 – February 10: Pilot of Respect Yourself workshop series in Chico (Caminar, 825A Main Street) 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon weekly except the weeks of 12/21 and 12/28. March 1-April 19: Respect Yourself series for adult women with disabilities, Paradise (Creative Learning Center, 1080 Ewald Ct) 9:30 a.m. – 12:00. Each class runs for 8 weeks. March 1-April 19: Respect Yourself series for adult women with disabilities, Paradise (Paradise Ridge Community Center, 6249 Skyway) 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Each class runs for 8 weeks. May 17-July 5: Respect Yourself series for adult women with disabilities, Chico (Work Training Center, 2255 Fair Street) 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Each class runs for 8 weeks. May 17-July 5:
Respect Yourself series for adult women with disabilities,
Redding (Nova Developmental Services, 2100 Market Street) 10:00 a.m.
– 12:00. Each class runs for 8 weeks. August 23 – October 25: Respect Yourself series for adult women with disabilities, in Redding (Community Room at the Chico Mall) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Each class runs for 9 weeks. August 26 – October 20: Respect Yourself series for adult women with disabilities, in Redding (Mercy Oaks Senior Nutrition Center, 2225 College View Drive) 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Each class runs for 9 weeks. October 8: Watch Out! Self-Advocacy Thriving in Region II, in Sacramento (Supported Life Conference, Double Tree Hotel) 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Presentation # 509. Sara Carroll, Community Living OptionsInformation and training concerning the value and use of Personal Care Protocols (PCP) started two years ago in our region. The original project implemented a two-part series for service providers that highlighted the five principles of PCPs: dignity, respect, privacy, maximizing self-determination, and control over one’s life. This training also emphasized that personal care is a private matter to be directed by the individual receiving the care and always with permission. Phase I of the new project will systemize the use of PCPs at FNRC. The first step creates internal policies that will identify (via CDER) consumers with personal care needs. Secondly, service coordinators will receive training on PCP options and will refer consumers needing services to the PCP training provider as part of the Individual Program Plan (IPP) process. Phase II of this project will plan and implement a region-wide conference to train residential facility staff, parent groups, and school personnel on including PCPs in the consumer’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) and Individual Education Plan (IEP). Phase III of this project will identify, train, and supervise three teams of two members each who will conduct consumer-specific training on implementation of PCPs. A self-advocate will participate on each team. Once trained, the teams will travel throughout our nine-county region to meet with individuals requiring PCPs and help them self-determine what and how much personal care they will receive. At this time, the teams will also help consumers identify inappropriate touch, and the procedure for abuse reporting. The process will include a follow-up visit to work out any problems or concerns with the implementation of the PCP. The teams will use the Personal Care Protocol booklet created by Community Options in Canada. Additionally, the training teams will collect feedback data from consumers and staff and craft a final report with recommendations for revising the protocols if needed and the IPP/ISP/IEP implementation process. With the author’s permission, we will translate Personal Care Protocols to Spanish.
1st Quarter Report (January 2004) Phase I of this project systemizes the use of Personal Care Protocols at FNRC. Referrals for this service will follow the customary procedure for case management referrals. Two case management in-services have been scheduled. The first, April 21, will include general information about privacy and personal care, the SCDD grant, and the expected outcomes. The second, September 8, will introduce Community Living Options as the Personal Care Protocol provider. Thirty clients with personal care needs have been selected (via CDER) to participate in the program. We are in the process of obtaining releases now. Phase II implements a region-wide conference to train direct care staff, parents, and school personnel. We decided to have two smaller regional conferences (North and South) instead of the region-wide conference originally proposed in the grant. The guest speakers, format, information and events are identical, but the additional venue will allow more people to attend. Both conferences are planned in January. Phase III identifies and trains 3 teams to implement the PCPs. The selection process is nearly complete, and training for the teams begins March 1. Implementation of individual protocols begins April 1. The Privacy and Personal Care workshops, which are an addition to the original grant proposal, will start in April. Personal Care Protocol booklets have been ordered. Unfortunately, the author of the booklet that we are using for this project has declined to translate this document into Spanish. We are reviewing options.
2nd Quarter Report (April 2004) Phase I of this project systemized the use of Personal Care Protocols (PCP) at FNRC. Referrals for this service will follow the customary procedure for case management referrals. Two case management in-services were scheduled. The first, April 21, will include general information about privacy and personal care, the SCDD grant, and the expected outcomes. The second, September 8, will introduce Community Living Options as the Personal Care Protocol provider. Phase II implemented two regional conferences in Chico (January 27) and Redding (January 29). Sara Carroll, lead speaker and the PCP provider, presented with a panel of local experts including a self-advocate and two service providers. The conferences were promoted by sending a “Save the Date” flyer, Registration Flyer, and a personal letter from Community Services to service providers, school districts, and families who provide care and support to individuals with personal care needs. Both conferences sold out. Nearly 300 direct care staff, parents, and school personnel were trained at these events. Phase III identifies and trains three regional teams to implement the personal care protocols. Team members have been hired and their training began in late March. Implementation of individual protocols begins in May. Thirty-three clients with personal care needs have been selected (via CDER with priority given to ICFDDH and ICFDDN facilities) to participate in the program. The Privacy and Personal Care workshops, which are an addition to the original grant proposal, will start in Butte County on April 21st and run concurrently with the individual PCP development and implementation. The Personal Care Protocol booklets have arrived. Unfortunately, the author of the booklet that we are using for this project has declined to translate this document into Spanish. We are reviewing options.
3rd Quarter Report (July 2004) Phase I of this project systemizes the use of Personal Care Protocols (PCP) at FNRC. Three case management in-services have been scheduled. The first, April 21, included general information about privacy and personal care, the SCDD grant, and the expected outcomes of the project. The others, September 8 and 15 will introduce Community Living Options as the Personal Care Protocol provider. Phase II implemented two regional conferences. This was completed in January. Phase III identifies and trains three regional teams to implement the Personal Care Protocols. Team members have been hired and trained (training agendas and pictures attached). Implementation of individual protocols began in June and four have been completed to date. The Privacy and Personal Care staff trainings, which are an addition to the original grant proposal, started in April, and run concurrently with implementation of the Personal Care Protocols. Three workshops have been conducted to date, and five more are scheduled. The workshops consist of two parts of four hours each.
4th Quarter Report (October 2004) Phase I of this project systemizes the use of Personal Care Protocols (PCP) at FNRC. All Case Managers have received training about privacy and personal care, the SCDD grant, and the expected outcomes of the project. Redding case management also had an in-service introducing Community Living Options as the Personal Care Protocol provider. An in-service for Chico staff has been rescheduled for November. Phase II implemented two regional conferences. This was completed in January. Phase III trained three regional teams to implement the Personal Care Protocols. Implementation of individual protocols began in June and 15 have been completed and 6 more are scheduled. We are awaiting confirmation of the remaining nine. The Privacy and Personal Care staff trainings, which are an addition to the original grant proposal, started in April and run concurrently with development and implementation of the Personal Care Protocols. Our plan was to complete five 8-hour workshops with a goal of training 100 staff members. Our Personal Care Protocol provider far exceeded this goal: we conducted 14 workshops and trained 315 staff, and we have one more workshop scheduled.
Final Report (January 2005) Phase I of this project systemized the use of Personal Care Protocols (PCP) at FNRC. All Case Managers have received training about privacy and personal care, the SCDD grant, and the expected outcomes of the project. Phase II implemented two regional conferences. This was completed in January. A total of 291 administrators and staff were trained. Phase III trained three regional teams to implement the Personal Care Protocols (see attached pictures and statements). The teams reached their goal of developing 30 individualized Personal Care Protocols (see attached documentation). The Privacy and Personal Care staff trainings, which were an addition to the original grant proposal, started in April and ran concurrently with development and implementation of the Personal Care Protocols. Our plan was to complete five 8-hour workshops with a goal of training 100 staff members. Our Personal Care Protocol provider, Community Living Options, far exceeded this goal: they conducted 16 workshops and trained 354 staff (see attached documentation). I am happy to announce that the Privacy and Personal Care staff trainings will continue in 2005. Additionally, any consumer requiring personal care will be offered the option of a Personal Care Protocol during their annual review. Community Living Options will continue as the provider of this service. Completed Events December 17: In-service for service coordinators on Policy Standards and an Overview of Personal Care Protocols, in Chico (1377 E. Lassen Ave.) 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Robin Keehn of the Area II Board. January 27: Providing Personal Care Safely and with Dignity workshop, in Chico (Chico Family Masonic Center, 1110 W. East Avenue) 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. January 29: Providing Personal Care Safely and with Dignity workshop, in Redding (Red Lion Inn, 1830 Hilltop Drive) 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Flyer attached. April 3: Team training #2, in Red Bluff 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Guest speaker is Tammy Torum, Manager of the Regional Self-Advocacy Project, presenting on Disability Sensitivity (see attached photos). April 17: Team training #3, in Red Bluff 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Guest speaker is Sarah May, Life Quality Assessment Project, presenting on Communication Skills. April 26: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Paradise (Alpine Home, 5577 Carli Court) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. Four staff trained. April 30: Team training #4, in Chico (Olive Garden) 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Celebration of achievement dinner. Team members received a certificate of completion. May 27: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Red Bluff (Puckett Residential Services, 1311 Washington Street) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. Fifteen staff trained. June 3: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Red Bluff (Puckett Residential Services, 1311 Washington Street) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. Sixteen staff trained. June 9: Personal Care Protocol completed in Paradise (Alpine 3, 5577 Carli Court) 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. June 15: Personal Care Protocol completed in Paradise (Alpine 6156 Ripley Lane) 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. June 16: Personal Care Protocol completed in Paradise (Alpine 2, 1269 Kling Court) 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. June 24: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Chico (Tori’s Lighthouse, 72 Artesia Drive) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. Ten staff trained. July 1: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Chico (Tori’s Lighthouse, 72 Artesia Drive) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. Ten staff trained. July 7: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Redding (SVCH, 237 Shadowrun) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 20: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Paradise (Arthur Schawlow Center) 9:30 – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 21: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Redding (SVCH, 237 Shadowrun) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 22: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Oroville (Granny’s House, 1169 Plumas Drive) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 23: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Paradise (Arthur Schawlow Center, 1620 Cypress Lane) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 26: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Paradise (Arthur Schawlow Center, 1620 Cypress Lane) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 27: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Paradise (Arthur Schawlow Center, 1620 Cypress Lane) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. August 6: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Oroville (Granny’s House, 1169 Plumas Drive) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. August 9: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Redding (1137 Hartnell Ave. Suite B) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. August 11: Videotaping of the play Just Say Know, in Chico (Chico Cabaret, 2201 Pillsbury Road) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. August 16: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Redding (1137 Hartnell Ave. Suite B) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. September 8: In-service for service coordinators on implementing Personal Care Protocols, in Redding (1900 Churn Creek Road, large conference room) 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Sara Carroll of Community Living Options in Paradise, the service provider who will provide this service after the grant period. September 15: In-service for service coordinators on implementing Personal Care Protocols, in Chico (1377 E. Lassen Ave.) 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Sara Carroll of Community Living Options in Paradise, the service provider who will provide this service after the grant period.
July 7: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Redding (SVCH, 237 Shadowrun) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 20: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Paradise (Arthur Schawlow Center) 9:30 – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 21: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Redding (SVCH, 237 Shadowrun) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 22: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Oroville (Granny’s House, 1169 Plumas Drive) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 23: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Paradise (Arthur Schawlow Center, 1620 Cypress Lane) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 26: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Paradise (Arthur Schawlow Center, 1620 Cypress Lane) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. July 27: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Paradise (Arthur Schawlow Center, 1620 Cypress Lane) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. August 6: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Oroville (Granny’s House, 1169 Plumas Drive) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. August 9: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Redding (1137 Hartnell Ave. Suite B) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. August 11: Videotaping of the play Just Say Know, in Chico (Chico Cabaret, 2201 Pillsbury Road) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. August 16: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Redding (1137 Hartnell Ave. Suite B) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. September 8: In-service for service coordinators on implementing Personal Care Protocols, in Redding (1900 Churn Creek Road, large conference room) 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Sara Carroll of Community Living Options in Paradise, the service provider who will provide this service after the grant period. September 15: In-service for service coordinators on implementing Personal Care Protocols, in Chico (1377 E. Lassen Ave.) 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Sara Carroll of Community Living Options in Paradise, the service provider who will provide this service after the grant period. October 2: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Chico (Nova Developmental, 65 Tom Polk Circle) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. November 2: Personal Care Protocol development for James, in Chico (Nova Developmental, 65 Tom Polk Circle ) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. November 9: Team training #6, in Red Bluff (359 Michael Drive) 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. November 9: Personal Care Protocol development for Benaye, in Red Bluff (Private Residence) 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. November 4: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 1), in Redding (Good Shepard Communities, 3292 Bridger) 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. November 12: Privacy and Personal Care Training (part 2), in Redding (Good Shepard Communities, 3292 Bridger) 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Training for providers who serve people with personal care needs. November 13: Personal Care Protocol development for Jeffrey, Russell, Michelle, and Debra, in Chico (Nova Developmental, 65 Tom Polk Circle ) 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. November 17: In-service for service coordinators on implementing Personal Care Protocols, in Chico (1377 E. Lassen Ave.) 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Sara Carroll of Community Living Options in Paradise, the service provider who will provide this service after the grant period.
Shasta Arts Council, Drama Extraordinaire This project will produce a professional quality videotape of the play, Just Say Know, and produce 100 copies for sale and distribution. Just Say Know is an original theatrical production that addresses issues surrounding sexual victimization of people with developmental disabilities. Internationally known author, Dave Hingsburger, inspired this work with his book of the same title and gave the troupe permission to use the name. The play was written by the director of Drama Extraordinaire, a Butte County theatre troupe that integrates people with and without disabilities. In Fall 2002, FNRC provided funds to take this production on the road. The troupe gave performances in Oroville, Paradise, Chico (Butte County), Redding (Shasta County), Red Buff (Tehama County), Quincy (Plumas County) and Mt. Shasta (Siskiyou County). Approximately 350 consumers and staff attended one of these events. The video will provide a lasting record of this fine performance and will be used for training consumers, family members, service providers, regional center staff and the community. Two free copies each will be distributed to the Regional Self-Advocacy Project for local People First chapters and People First of California. After the contract period, the video will be marketed through the People First Star magazine. Proceeds from sales will be divided between People First of California and Drama Extraordinaire.
This project produces a videotape of the play Just Say Know. Rehearsals begin in June and filming, editing, and video production starts in August with an expected completion of early September.
3rd Quarter Report (July 2004) This project produces a videotape of the play Just Say Know. Rehearsals started in June and filming is scheduled for August 11 at the Chico Cabaret. Additionally, the director and actors will conduct an informal discussion about how and why the play was developed which will follow the conclusion of the play. Editing and video production will be completed by early September.
4th Quarter Report (October 2004) This project produces a videotape of the play Just Say Know. Filming took place on August 11 at the Chico Cabaret in Chico. The project is in production now, and will be completed by EOM December. When the project is completed, two copies each will be given to Region 2 People First and People First of California. The video will be advertised in the November/December 2004 edition of the new STAR magazine. Proceeds from sales will be split between Drama Extraordinaire, the integrated acting troupe that performed in Just Say Know, and People First of California.
Final Report (January 2005) This project produced a videotape and DVD of the play Just Say Know. Two copies each were given to Region 2 People First, People First of California, and the Area II Board (see DVD). It is listed as a resource on the My Life My Choice web site, and copies are available in the FNRC library. The video was advertised for sale in the December 2004 edition of the new STAR magazine, and will be advertised in the January FNRC Vendor Newsletter, and Watch Out!, a local publication written by and for people with disabilities (see attached STAR). Additionally, the project was discussed at the Region 2 People First Officers’ Meeting on October 16 in Redding and the People First of California Board of Directors’ meeting in October in Sacramento (see attached meeting notes). Proceeds from sales will be split between Drama Extraordinaire, the integrated acting troupe that performed in Just Say Know, and People First of California. Completed Events August 11: Videotaping of the play Just Say Know, in Chico (Chico Cabaret, 2201 Pillsbury Road) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Natalie Valencia, Drama Extraordinaire This project will bring the AXIS Dance Company to Butte County for a community performance and two workshops for Butte County students and one master’s workshop for adults with disabilities. These workshops are designed to inspire self-esteem through interaction with positive role models with and without disabilities. Equally important, AXIS emphasizes pride and self-acceptance and challenges society’s prejudices against people with disabilities. Fear and prejudice contribute to the dehumanization of people with disabilities, which is a major underlying cause of abuse. Ending the culture of abuse begins by changing attitudes. Since 1987, AXIS Dance Company has created an exciting body of work developed by dancers with and without disabilities. They are paving the way for a powerful and inclusive dance form, physically integrated dance. AXIS has performed on tour throughout the United States and Europe. The general public will be charged $5.00 for admission to the performance. Proceeds will be donated to People First of Northern California to sponsor scholarships to the 2005 Statewide People First Conference in Sacramento. AXIS Dance Company is coming to Butte County in March for a community performance and four workshops. An additional workshop for children with disabilities was added to the original proposal.
The community performance will be held March 10 at Laxson Auditorium on the CSU Campus. Tickets will be sold through the University Box Office. Posters will be up by February 1. A special mailing to service providers will include a letter from FNRC Director Laura Larson encouraging consumer participation in this event.
Final Report (April 2004) This project brought the AXIS Dance Company to Butte County for a community performance and workshops. The workshops, designed to inspire self-esteem through interaction with positive role models with and without disabilities, were an outstanding success. There were four workshops offered: one for children with disabilities, another for professional dancers, and two for adults with disabilities. The community performance was held on March 10 at Laxson Auditorium on the CSU Campus. The event was well attended and well received by consumers, service providers, FNRC staff, and community members. A total of 593 tickets sold at $5.00 each. Proceeds from this event, $2944.13, were donated to People First of Northern California for scholarships to the 2004 National Conference in Anaheim. (Financial documentation attached) The events were announced through local newspaper advertising, posters, the University Box Office, and public radio announcements. A special letter from FNRC Director Laura Larson was sent to service providers encouraging everyone to bring consumers and staff to the community performance. Additionally, two local papers, Enterprise-Record/Mercury-Register and Chico News and Review, covered the events. (Poster, letter, articles, ads, ticket, and program attached)
Completed Events March 8: AXIS Dance Company Master Workshop for the Community, in Chico (Melody Hall, 320 ½ Mangrove Ave.) 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. March 8: AXIS Dance Company Children’s Workshop for children with disabilities, in Chico (The Card Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave.) 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. March 9: AXIS Dance Company Workshop for Adult Consumers, in Paradise (Community Living Options, 1080 Ewald Ct.) 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. March 9: AXIS Dance Company Workshop for Adult Consumers in the Chico Area, in Chico (Melody Hall, 320 ½ Mangrove Ave.) 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 10: AXIS Dance Company community performance, in Chico (Laxon Auditorium, CSU Campus, 400 West First Street) 10:00 a.m.
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