Class 35, 2017-2018 Partners in Policymaking

Weekend Session Dates:

September 15-16, 2017
October 13-14, 2017
November 17-18, 2017
January 12-13, 2018
February 16-17, 2018
March 18-19, 2018 (Sunday-Monday)
April 13-14, 2018
May 18-19, 2018

Weekend Session Times:

Day 1:
Check In: 11:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Session begins: 12:15 p.m.
Session ends: 9:00 p.m.

Day 2:
Check In: 7:30 a.m.
Session begins: 8:30 a.m.
Session ends: 3:00 p.m.

Please note: All weekend sessions are Friday and Saturday. The exception is the March session, held on a Sunday and Monday.

Class sessions are held at the Crown Plaza Aire
3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN 55425

Directions, Map, and Parking

Partners Website Resources:
https://mn.gov/mnddc/pipm/resources.html

Information on e-Learning:
http://partnersonlinecourses.com

Information about the
Minnesota Partners Program:

The Odyssey Group
300 33rd Ave So, Ste 101
Waite Park, MN 56387
651-242-6589
www.togpartners.com

Lu Ann Rice, Class Coordinator
The Odyssey Group
Email: luann@togevents.com
Voice: 320-202-1831

Brenton Rice, Weekend Facilitator
Email: brenton@togevents.com
Voice: 651-242-6589

MN Relay Services: 800-627-3529

Governor's Council on
Developmental Disabilities:

Colleen Wieck
Executive Director
colleen.wieck@state.mn.us
651-296-9964

Mary Jo Nichols,
Grants Administrator
mary.jo.nichols@state.mn.us
651-282-2899

Session 1: HISTORY
September 15-16, 2017

Agenda
Competencies / Homework
Participant Reimbursement
Respite Care/Child Care Reimbursement
Time Match Form

Resource Packet

ONLINE TRAINING AND OTHER RESOURCES:

Partners in Time Online Course - English
Partners in Time Online Course - Spanish
Parallels in Time
Partners in Policymaking® Changing Lives. Changing Policies

INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY ARTICLES:

The Origin and Nature of Our Institutional Models by Wolf Wolfensberger, Syracuse University

From Feeblemindedness to Self-Advocacy, a Half Century of Growth and Self-Fulfillment by Gunnar Dybwad, Heller School, Brandeis University

The Radiator, Chapter Fourteen of Public Hostage: Public Ransom – Inside Institutional America, by William Bronston, MD

PARENT HISTORY AND PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE:

Disability is Natural by Kathie Snow
People First Language
Short video: The Only Label That Counts is the Person’s Name

INDEPENDENT LIVING:

Ed Roberts section on our Council website - https://mn.gov/mnddc/ed-roberts/index.html
A Conversation with Ed Roberts, California, "We Won't Go Away" video:
Part 1: https://mn.gov/mnddc/ed-roberts/wontgoaway1.html
Part 2: https://mn.gov/mnddc/ed-roberts/wontgoaway2.html

National Disability Policy:
1) National Disability Policy: Progress Report 2014
2) Update: http://www.ncd.gov/policy/civil-rights

ADA “Moments in Disability History” index - https://mn.gov/mnddc/ada-legacy/index.html
ADA Legacy website - http://adalegacy.com/

SELF ADVOCACY

Disability Etiquette
The Arc Position Statement on Self-Determination
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) - http://www.sabeusa.org/
Self Advocacy Movement (Parallels in Time) - https://mn.gov/mnddc/parallels/seven/7a/1.html
Advocating Change Together & SAM - http://selfadvocacy.org/programs/self-advocates-minnesota-sam/

MINNESOTA HISTORY

With An Eye to the Past
Minnesota's Olmstead Plan at the Department of Human Services (DHS) website
Person Centered Practices - https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/continuing-care/provider-information/person-centered-practices/

Session 2: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
October 13-14, 2017

Agenda
Competencies / Homework
Participant Reimbursement
Respite Care/Child Care Reimbursement
Time Match Form

Resource Packet

ONLINE TRAINING AND RESOURCES:

Partners in Education Online Course - English
Partners in Education Online Course - Spanish

The Top Questions Asked about Special Education, with Patrick Schwarz
The Convergence of Disability Law and Policy, Rud Turnbull feature and video
Lou Brown Interview
Positive Behavior Supports, Dr. Herb Lovett
Positive Behavior Supports, Mike Mayer
History and Evolution of Behavioral Approaches & Interventions, Derrick Dufresne

GENERAL RESOURCE MATERIALS ABOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION:

OSERS Home Page
Seven Steps to Effective Parent Advocacy, Pamela Darr Wright, M.A., M.S.W.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Provisions Related to Children with Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents in Private Schools, March 2011
Toolkit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities
Center on Technology and Disability
Assistive Technology 101 Family Center on Technology and Disability
Assistive Technology and Schools

MINNESOTA SPECIFIC RESOURCES

Child Find in Minnesota, Fact Sheet 700
Developing IEPs in Minnesota, Fact Sheet 702
IEP Implementation and Review, Fact Sheet 704
Independent Education Evaluations in Minnesota, Fact Sheet 707
Termination of Services, Fact Sheet 712
Tools for Your Future - how assistive technology can be used in education
Minnesota Special Education Experience Study 2014

MINNESOTA MALTREATMENT AND EMERGENCY PLANNING RESOURCES:

Student Maltreatment
- Confidential Maltreatment Reporting Form
- Student Maltreatment Information Sheet
It's the Law: Reporting Maltreatment by School Employees (under document download, click on "Student Maltreatment Information Sheet)
Feeling Safe, Being Safe - closed captioned presentation and booklet

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Health Conditions Information Sheets
Parental Rights
Four Questions and Answers on the following topics:
- Identification of a Parent for participating in Special Education planning for a child
- Care and Treatment Transportation
- Personal Activity Reports (PARs) and Periodic Certifications
- Clarification of Educational Record Definitions and Procedures
Records Review Check Lists for Part C (Birth to age 3) and Part B (Ages 3 to 21)

How can parents prepare for an IEP meeting?

The Pop-Up IEP — Significant Support Need Version

Session 3: COUNTY'S ROLE IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
November 17-18, 2017

Agenda
Competencies / Homework
Participant Reimbursement
Respite Care/Child Care Reimbursement
Time Match Form

Resource Packet

ONLINE TRAINING AND RESOURCES:

Partners in Making Your Case Online Course - English
Partners in Making Your Case Online Course - Spanish
Partners in Making Your Case Online Course - American Sign Language

MINNESOTA RESOURCES:

Jensen Settlement Agreement
Disability Minnesota (one stop to MN state agency programs, services, products)
Rebuilding Together
Minnesota Disability Law Center
Disability Services Division e-list - how to subscribe/unsubscribe
Assistive Technology Appeals: Medical Assistance
Assistive Technology Appeals: Private Insurance
Assistive Technology for Employment
Assistive Technology for Education
Employment First - Minnesota’s Plan for Competitive, Integrated Employment
Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan:
Department of Human Services (DHS) FACT SHEETS/BULLETINS
- Family Support Grant Program
- Personal Care Assistance
- Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC)
- Minnesota Health Care Programs
- Alternative Care Program
- Brain Injury Waiver
- Community Alternative Care Waiver
- Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver
- Developmental Disabilities Waiver
- Consumer Support Grant Program
- DHS Licensing
- Long-Term Care Consultation Services
- DHS Email Subscriptions
- Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities
- MnCHOICES
- Lead Agency Requirements for Person-Centered Principles and Practices – Part 1
- Lead Agency Requirements for Person-Centered Principles and Practices – Part 2
- Lead Agency Requirements for Person-Centered Principles and Practices – Part 3
- DHS Explains Changes in the Implementation of Spousal Impoverishment Protections
- Directory of County Social Service/Human Services Departments
- Minnesota State Statutes:
  - Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
  - Definitions
  - County Board Case Management Responsibilities
  - Chapter 245D
  - Section 256B.092 Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
  - Section 252.44 County Board Responsibilities
  - Section 252.50 State Operated Programs
  - Open Meeting Law
County Government

NATIONAL RESOURCES:

Session: PERSONAL LIVING AND SUPPORTED & CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT
January 12-13, 2018

Agenda
Competencies / Homework
Participant Reimbursement
Respite Care/Child Care Reimbursement
Time Match Form

Resource Packet

ONLINE TRAINING AND RESOURCES:

Partners in Employment Online Course - English
Partners in Employment Online Course - Spanish
Partners in Employment Online Course - EZ Read version

Partners in Living Online Course

Meet the Future Face of Employment

SECTION 1. HOUSING/COMMUNITY LIVING

Disability Rights in Housing
Universal Design Education
Housing Access Services (from The Arc Minnesota)
Developmental Disabilities Waiver (PDF)
MnCHOICES Initiative (PDF)
Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC)

Priced Out in the United States

SECTION 2. EMPLOYMENT

Work Incentives Connection
WorkWithoutLimits - Putting abilities to work in Massachusetts
Self-Employment Q and A: Frequently Asked Questions from Families
Employees' Practical Guide to Negotiating and Requesting Accommodations Under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Real Work, Real Jobs - Stories from the front line
DHS Bulletin Regarding MA-EPD
My Next Move: What do you want to do for a living?
O*NET Online – Career exploration and job analysis tool

2017 Red Book – A Summary Guide to Employment Supports for Persons with Disabilities under the SSDI and SSI Programs

Web page: https://www.ssa.gov/redbook/eng/introduction.htm
PDF: https://www.ssa.gov/redbook/documents/TheRedBook2017.pdf
“What’s New in 2019?”: https://www.ssa.gov/redbook/newfor2019.htm

Session 5: COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
February 16-17, 2018

Agenda
Competencies / Homework
Participant Reimbursement
Respite Care/Child Care Reimbursement
Time Match Form

Resource Packet

ONLINE TRAINING AND RESOURCES:

Partners in Making Your Case Online Course - English
Partners in Making Your Case Online Course - Spanish
Partners in Making Your Case Online Course - American Sign Language

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING LINKS

Video presentations with Professor John McKnight about Community Building with links to a collection of his papers and other documents

Heartland Center for Leadership Development

Resources for Organizers:
- Internet Activism
- Neighborhood Funders Group
- Community Tool Box
- Progressive Technology Project

Using the Internet for Outreach and Organizing

Getting People to Help

Session 6: MINNESOTA'S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
March 18-19, 2018

Agenda
Competencies / Homework
Participant Reimbursement
Respite Care/Child Care Reimbursement
Time Match Form

Resource Packet

ONLINE TRAINING AND RESOURCES:

Partners in Making Your Case Online Course - English
Partners in Making Your Case Online Course - Spanish
Partners in Making Your Case Online Course - American Sign Language

Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State: Annual Report

Minnesota House of Representatives Links

Welcome to the Minnesota House of Representatives
Session Daily
House Member Information 2017-2018
Committee Information
House Facebook
House YouTube
House Twitter
Committees – Role and How to Testify
Tune Into Your Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota State and Federal Offices
Minnesota State Government Series

Minnesota Senate Links

Welcome to the Minnesota Senate
Senate Committees
Minnesota Senate Members

Other Minnesota Legislative Resources

Glossary of Terms
Procedures (Parliamentary)
Citizen Participation
Minnesota State Legislature - How to Follow a Bill

Other Resources

Department of Human Services (DHS) Bulletins:
Developmental Disabilities Waiver
Brain Injury Waiver
Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver
Community Alternative Care Waiver
How to Talk About Disability and Human Rights