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Hearing All Perspectives: The Development of a Multi-State, Multi-Diagnosis Youth Advisory Council
Free RCPA Members-Only Webinar

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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This presentation will discuss the formation of a novel and innovative version of a standard Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This particular YAC adds a twist to the traditional means of involving youth by creating a council combining voices of individuals served who have two very different diagnoses: those with an emotional/behavioral disorder (EBD) and those with an autism/intellectual disability (ASD/IDD). Spanning across three states, this internal YAC has been established to hear the voices of and to teach leadership principles and skills to those who are receiving the services offered by Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health.

Presenters:

  • Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM, National Director of Family Engagement, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
  • Judy Starr, JD, Deputy General Counsel, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Describe the value of constituents’ voices from services and programs provided, regardless of individual communication type, cognitive ability, or diagnosis;
  • Discuss how to engage leadership and staff to support and sponsor a youth/constituent advisory council; and
  • List some “lessons from the journey” with do’s and don’ts when developing a youth advisory council.

Certificates of attendance are available to RCPA members who attend this webinar; anyone interested in a certificate should contact Cathy Barrick. To apply for CEs, you will need to register for the RCPA Annual Conference Strive to Thrive and indicate you attended the webinar in your CE packet, which will be made available on the mobile app.

Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for details, or visit the RCPA Conference website for information on workshops, sponsors, exhibitors, and more!

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Preparing for Performance-Based Contracting and Becoming a Data Driven Provider
Friday, June 7, 2024
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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The transition to Performance-Based Contracting for Intellectual/Developmental Disability providers in PA is quickly approaching. RCPA would like to provide our members with resources to assist you in preparing for this systemic change.

Please join us for a discussion with Rob Labatch, President and CEO of Hope Enterprises, Inc., and Scott Bachik, CEO of The BI Collaborative, regarding how to create the infrastructure necessary to be efficient, optimize quality, and drive cost and revenue improvements critical for Performance-Based Contracting.

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Elsevier | DirectCourse |
Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

Documentary Film Screening: “Of the Community” 

This film follows the lives of eight individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their journey to becoming of their community, not just in it. It also warns service providers of unconscious institutional mindsets that can threaten good service intentions. Attendees can expect to…

  • Gain a refreshed and energized perspective on the meaning of true community inclusion.
  • See how an elevated role-perception amongst direct support professionals is a key driver to making dreams a reality for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families!

This screening will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 1:00 pm–1:45 pm ET.

Click here to register.

DirectCourse online learning is a partnership between the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration and Elsevier to further community living and integrated employment supports for people across disabilities.

Connect with Olivia Sullivan on LinkedIn and stay up-to-date on resources to help you advance your mission!

Register for upcoming webinars on DirectCourse’s new and improved Events page!

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The Art of Supervision in IDD: Live Q&A With Dennis Reid, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Supervisors play a critical role in engaging and retaining DSPs. Their ability to seamlessly shift from providing encouragement and recognition to feedback and accountability is an art form that separates great supervisors and leaders from the rest.

How can you be a better a supervisor and leader?

On Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm ET, Dennis Reid, Ph.D., BCBA-D will join Relias to answer your questions on being a great leader, mentor, and supporter for your DSP staff. He’ll answer questions live and provide insights on why supervision is so important in the IDD field.

Submit your question for Dennis and register for the live Q&A session here.

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