2020 Alliance Virtual Summit Speakers
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June 16 - 18, 2020
ALL TIMES ARE IN MST!
Tuesday, June 16th Sponsor Breakout Sessions and Virtual Office Hours
CapGrow Partners Virtual Office Hour - Your Housing Partner
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Link to Matt Pettinelli of CapGrow Partners | Bootstrapping in America Video
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Presenters:
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Dene' Sanchez, VP of Business Development
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Megan Hartnett, Business Development Manager
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CapGrow Partners helps organizations provide safe and appropriate housing for the individuals they support. By assuming all the real estate-related responsibilities associated with acquiring community-based homes, we enable organizations to focus on improving the lives of those they help. We buy the house; you make it a home.
Relias Breakout Session - Resources to Address COVID-19 Now and Beyond
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Presenters:
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John Jay, Strategic Product Marketing Manager
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Arlene Bridges, Product Manager - IDD
Relias’ mission, to improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of society and those who care for them, takes on new meaning amidst this global pandemic. This session will review Relias’ response to the pandemic, the resources we’ve made available to the global community at large, and how Relias is prepared to help organizations navigate the challenges of a post COVID-19 world.
Solana Virtual Office Hour - Solana is your social distancing solution for software
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Presenters:
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Kelsey Pierce, Account Executive
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About Kelsey​
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Solana realizes how important it is for your team to not only capture accurate time and client data, but also do it safely, and our web-based tools will help. With mobile-accessible modules like time tracking, staff scheduling and client care, your DSP’s can safely record time, find an open shift and document client notes all from a mobile device. Eliminate the need to pass around papers or drive to an office to drop off notes, with the safety of remotely capturing this data. Solana’s team has been focused on the I/DD space for over 25 years. We are confident you’ll find solid solutions with Solana for operating in the post-COVID environment. We look forward to connecting soon!
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Direct Care Innovations Breakout Session – DCI can help you train and empower remote employees during this pandemic
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Link to Recorded Presentation - coming soon!
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Presenters:
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Brian Perry, Vice President of Sales
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Marisa Balbo, Innovation Associate
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About Marisa​
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Our Business Management Platform can help an agency manage their employees, authorizations and ensure proper training and compliance allowing agencies to not only survive the pandemic but come out stronger on the other side!
Join us to learn how DCI can help and be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card for attending.
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Action Seating Virtual Office Hour: Person-Centered Mobility and Adaptive Equipment Provisions
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Presenters:
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Mike Harris, ATP, CRTS, President
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Viola Perez, PT, ATP
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Rusty Jones, Regional Account Manager, ATP
This virtual office hour will be a discussion on the challenges faced by individuals with significant disabilities when obtaining and maintaining complex and custom mobility and adaptive equipment.
Therap Breakout Session: Person Centered Planning - Planning for a Good Life
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Brent Hessee, Business Development Consultant
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Shae Dotson, State Implementation Specialist
This session will discuss best practices for person centered thinking and planning and how to use electronic documentation to collaborate and create a shared vision.
Wednesday, June 17th General Sessions
Government Relations Advisory Committee of Excellence (GRACE)
9:00am - 10:00am
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Presenters:
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Randy Brodersen - Alliance GRACE Chairperson and Executive Director at North Metro Community Services
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Emma Hudson, MPH, MPA - Owner and Principal of Emma Hudson Consulting, LLC
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Jim Cole - Partner/Owner, Lobbyist at Colorado Legislative Strategies
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Learn about the work this group is doing for our members and all Providers in Colorado. This session will delve into an introduction of the Alliance GRACE Committee and Alliance's Legislative Priorities, the 2020 Session in relation to IDD and legislative budget overview, a general 2020 Legislative Session Overview and insights in the next legislative session.
Reimagining Long Term Services & Supports: Unprecedented Solutions for Unprecedented Times
10:00am - 11:00am
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Link to Presentation Slides - coming soon
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Presenters:
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Bonnie Silva, OCL Director
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Amanda Lofgren, Case Management and Quality Performance Division Director
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About Amanda​
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Colin Laughlin, Benefits and Services Management Division Director
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About Colin​
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Daniel Krug, Operations and Administration Division Director
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About Dan​
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Staff from the Office of Community Living will provide relevant policy updates related to services for people with IDD.
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Wednesday, June 17th Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Emergency Preparedness for Access and Functional Needs
11:00am - 12:00pm
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
LIBRO DE PREPARACIÓN PARA EMERGENCIAS GENTE CON DISCAPACIDADES
COVID-19 Access and Functional Needs Resources
COVID-19 Access and Functional Needs Resources - Spanish
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Presenter:
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Jill Pidcock, Executive Director for The Arc of the Central Mountains
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Are you and your clients ready for the next disaster or emergency? You will learn some very effective tools to share with your organizations to create your own Emergency Preparedness Workshops or create Person Centered Emergency Evacuation Plans. We will discuss the importance of building upon existing relationships to create successful collaborations within our communities, review disability specific ideas for checklists and examples of "Go Kits" that contain items that may be very unique (or not) for individuals with access and functional needs.
Data Driven Housing Development for People with Autism and other Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Presenter(s):
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Desiree Kameka, Director of Autism Housing Network, a project of the Madison House Autism Foundation
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Cindy D. Opheim, CEO of Cottonwood Community Alternatives
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Policy should be driven by data, but little data exists for the housing and LTSS needs and preferences for individuals with I/DD. A volunteer Housing Taskforce of Developmental Pathways, a Community-Centered Board in Colorado which handles intake and case management of HCBS waiver recipients, partnered with the Autism Housing Network to better understand the unique needs and preferences for future residential options of their constituents- and the data was surprising! This session will deep dive into the entire process, sharing presentation features, elements of the survey tool, the prepared market analysis and results of how the report has connected and engaged the local community as a roadmap for next steps to neurodiverse community development.
Wednesday, June 17th Sponsor Breakout Sessions and Virtual Office Hours
ClearSpring Pharmacy Breakout Session - Health & Wellness in 2020 and Beyond
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Link to Recorded Presentation - coming soon
Link to Presentation Slides - coming soon
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Presenters:
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Susan Dille’, Long Term Care Marketing
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About Susan​
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Amy Hall, PharmD
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Rachel Burns, PharmD
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This session will begin with a brief introduction and overview of ClearSpring Pharmacy.
Next, get ready to relieve some stress with Gentle Chair Yoga Flow and Meditation! Amy will lead you in a class that will take you through practical postures that you can easily incorporate into the workplace. This flow is specifically designed to release tension, especially in areas that are prone to extra tightness from the stress of our jobs. There will be a short guided meditation session at the end. Feel more balanced, calm, and at ease after this fun class!
After you are nice and relaxed, you'll hear about Relevant Topics in Pharmaceuticals and Supplements. Rachel will discuss some of the cutting edge solutions that pharmacies are providing today, including ways to boost the immune system, compounding solutions to medical challenges, the changing pharmacy in light of COVID-19, the importance of self care, and much more.
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Netsmart Breakout Session & Virtual Office Hour - Six Key Innovations and Capabilities to Deliver Next Level Care
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Link to Presentation Slides - coming soon
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Neal Tilghman, General Manager
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Denny Morrison, Chief Clinical Advisor ​
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Tricia Zerger, Director of Specialty Markets ​
Learn how our One Person - One View approach supports the mission of the I/DD provider community deliver better care in six key areas:
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Simplified documentation processes to increase efficiencies
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Person-centered care innovations across a range of settings for in one unified view
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Mobile capabilities to deliver best care in the least restrictive environment
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Specialized apps to empower people to improve quality of life
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Reporting and data analytics to support value-based care
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Integrated billing and receivables to maximize revenue
Shield Healthcare Breakout Session - Making Health & Nutrition a Priority for the IDD Community
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Presenters:
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Karlene Martin, Senior Territory Representative​
Did you know that people with IDD are at a greater risk for obesity? Behavioral issues, medical conditions like dental and gastrointestinal diseases, polypharmacy, and lack of physical activity are just some of the many nutrition-related obstacles our IDD patients face. We will address these obstacles and provide strategies for mealtime engagement and support, while also providing tips to help meet physical activity goals.
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PDC Pharmacy Breakout Session - The Miracle Morning, by Hal Elrod
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Devin Eppers, Business Development Manager
Devin Eppers leads a discussion about the book, The Miracle Morning, by Hal Elrod. Elrod makes it clear that in order to become successful, you have to dedicate time to personal development each day, and then gives you a 6-step morning routine to create and shape that time.
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Arlington Heritage Group Breakout Session - A Deep Dive Into Exempt Resources and Managing Client Funds
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Lindsay Galbraith, Director of Special Needs Pool Trusts
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Kim Goodwin, Brand & Communications Manager
This presentation reviews exempt resources in detail and explores the many different situations and decisions a provider must make with respect to a consumer’s funds. Topics will include best practices for cash accounts, life insurance, ABLE, trusts, and others deemed exempt by the Social Security Administration. We will also examine the concept of car ownership, an underutilized resource among providers and families.
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Maximize client resources without jeopardizing benefits
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Clearly choose the best financial solutions for clients
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Identify challenges providers face when making decisions for clients as representative-payee
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Suggest solutions for conflicting views between a provider and a family member or guardian
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Philadelphia Insurance & Centerpoint Insurance Group Breakout Session - Reengage with your Risk Management Partners
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Link to Recorded Presentation - coming soon
Link to Presentation Slides - coming soon
Quick Links (pg. 2) to their Risk Management Programs
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Presenters:
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Shannon Reynolds, Risk Services Manager at Philadelphia Insurance
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About Shannon​
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Michael Simms, Owner at Centerpoint Insurance Group
An executive overview of four common claims your insurance carrier can help prevent. Shannon Reynolds, a career Risk Manager will discuss easy prevention tips for your Leadership Team to be aware of.
Thursday, June 18th General Sessions
Federal Updates from The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)
9:00am - 10:00am
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Answer to Member Question on PPE Purchased with Cares Act Funding
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Presenter:
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Shannon McCracken, Vice President of Government Relations at ANCOR
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The Federal Landscape in the time of COVID-19.
What Matters Most! What The Pandemic Taught Us About Value
10:00am - 11:00am
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Presentation copyrighted and will not be distributed
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Presenter:
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Dave Hingsburger, Director, Clinical and Educational Services at Vita Community Living Services
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About Dave​
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To say the pandemic is difficult is a massive understatement. But what if you belonged to a group of people who could be denied medical services, equipment, and care simply because of who they are? Discussions of the value of disabled lives and the acceptable loss of the vulnerable leaves me as a disabled person horrified and more than a little frightened. But standing in stark opposition to that are direct support workers, agencies, and a movement committed to battling prejudice with pride.
Thursday, June 18th Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Personalized Services: A guide to transition from group homes to host homes and smaller congregate settings
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Link to Recorded Presentation - Audio Only
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Presenter(s):
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Cheryl Wicks, Executive Director of Mosaic of Colorado Springs
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Sally Montgomery, Executive Director of Mosaic of Northern Colorado
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Mosaic will share a case for change and best practices on how to successfully transition into offering more individualized services while balancing people's choice and quality of care
Employment Law: Where We've Been in 2020 and Where We're Going
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Michael Santo, Esq., Partner at Bechtel, Santo & Severn
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It's a whirlwind of a year when it comes to employment law, with multiple state and federal changes enacted and being implemented. Michael will discuss changes related to COVID-19, the Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order, and the Equal Pay Act which is set to take effect in a few months.
Due to limited space and high demand, this is an Alliance Member event or by invite only.
Click HERE to read Alliance's Invitation Policy and to request an invitation to attend.