NASDDDS
Teleconference Series...

Fostering More Effective Self-Advocacy

Tuesday June 8, 2004
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT


PRESENTER CONTACT INFORMATION:

Chester Finn
Special Assistant
New York State Office of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
Tel: 518-474-5647
Email: chester.finn@omr.state.ny.us

Gary Lind
Director of Policy, Planning, and Individualized Initiatives
New York State Office of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
Tel: 518-473-9697
Email: gary.lind@omr.state.ny.us

Joe Meadours
Director of Consumer Empowerment
Office of Consumer Empowerment
RSA Union Building, 100 Union Street
PO Box 301410
Montgomery, AL, 36130
Tel: 334-353-7032
Email: jmeadours@mh.state.al.us

Trudy Fletcher
Tel: 585-230-0313
Fax: 585-385-6657
Email:tfletch100@aol.com

Jeff Keilson
Tel: 781-910-7216
Email: jakeilson@aol.com


TELECONFERENCE MATERIALS:

Alabama People First Officer's Handbook

Adobe Acrobat PDF File (1.23MB)
Word2000 File(1.25MB)

The Handbook is a guide for members of People First. It offer practical guidance on how to be leaders, conduct meetings and work tougher effectively. The Handbook was compiled by Joe Meadours, Director of Consumer Empowerment, and Anthony Baskin, Consumer Empowerment Specialist, both of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and Elouise Woods, Member of People First of Tuscaloosa.

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PowerPoint Presentation of the Alabama People First Officer's Handbook

Adobe Acrobat PDF File (2.26MB)
PowerPoint2000 File (2.36MB)

This presentation provides a good approach for training individuals about the Handbook. The presentation emphasis the qualities and skills needed for good leadership and offers ideas for working together effectively.

For more information on these materials, contact Joe Meadours, Director of Consumer Empowerment,Office of Consumer Empowerment, RSA Union Building, 100 Union Street, PO Box 301410, Montgomery, AL 36130; Tel: 334-353-7032, Email: Jmeadours@mh.state.al.us.

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Florida Client Advocate Program

CF Operating Procedure

The materials describe the Florida Client Advocate program which provides for the appointment of client advocates to assist clients to learn about, understand and evaluate options and make decisions about services options. For more information, contact Melinda Coulter at Melinda_Coulter@dcf.state.fl.us. Link to to Florida statutory language regarding the definition of the client advocate service: http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=
Display_Statute&URL=Ch0393/ch0393.htm

Adobe Acrobat PDF File (67KB)
Word2000 File(39KB)

Client Advocate Form

Adobe Acrobat PDF File (68KB)
Word2000 File(361KB)


OTHER LINKS TO INFORMATION MENTIONED DURING THE TELECONFERENCE:

Advocating Change Together
1821 University Avenue West, Suite 306S
St. Paul, MN 55104
Email: act@selfadvocacy.org

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The Center for Housing and New Community Economics (CHANCE)
(CHANCE includes the former Home of Your Own Alliance)
Web site: http://www.alliance.unh.edu

CHANCE's mission is to improve and increase access to integrated, affordable, and accessible housing coordinated with, but separate from, personal assistance and supportive services. CHANCE's purpose will be to offer alternatives to approaches that segregate, congregate, and control people with disabilities.

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Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
Web site: http://www.sabeusa.org

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