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WELCOME TO WASHINGTON AND TO ANCOR’S 2013 CONFERENCE this year, the conference is about giving you exactly what you need in this exact moment to moveyour organization forward, so that your leadership team, your DSps, and the people you support aresuccessful in all of the most important ways. there is no other forum, conversation, or gathering thisspring with better tools or support. a place of innovation, sharing, and plentiful “a-ha!” moments, thisconference is your opportunity to:DISCOVER.absorb firsthand the best and latest of what’s happening with service delivery.LEARN.hear from experts from across the country, and leave with a concrete list of tools and action

steps for today.SEE.clearly understand how the latest policy developments affect you, and what you can do about it.TALK. add your voice to the national conversation about why we all matter.DEVELOP.Strengthen the leadership skills of everyone on your team.

FOR THOSE OF YOU ATTENDING DSPS TO DC, this provides opportunities for direct supportprofessionals to meet colleagues from across the country, to gain insight and inspiration from thosewho share your passion in your work. You’ll learn exciting best practices and trends in supportingpeople with disabilities. it’s an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and leadership skills, which willhelp your organization provide even better supports. For everyone, we’ve got lots of opportunities fornetworking and sharing ideas. ENJOY THE CONFERENCE!

Dave Toeniskoetter, presidentWendy Swager, past-presidentChris Sparks, Vice-presidentMike Decker, treasurerMichelle Auer, Director

Robert Baker, DirectorBob Bond, DirectorRobert Budd, Director Mark Davis, DirectorArthur Ginsberg, Director

Paula Hart, DirectorThan Johnson, DirectorAngela King, DirectorGreg Wellems, DirectorDonna Werner, Director

Our sincere appreciation to the following ANCOR members for their assistance in planning thisconference and DSPs to DC:Co-Chairs:michelle auer, mercedes WitowskyCommittee Members: Sherry beamer, ann breihan, joe macbeth, mayra ramos, john roseAlso, our appreciation to the following ANCOR members for their support regarding the publicpolicy programming:mark Davis, Daryn Demeritt, than johnson, marty Lampner, chris Sparks,karin Stockwell.

NOTE: by participating in the 2013 ancor annual conference and DSps to Dc, you areauthorizing employees and agents of ancor to use your name, photograph, voice or otherlikeness for purposes related to the mission of ancor, including but not limited to publicity,marketing, websites, other electronic forms or media and promotion of ancor and itsvarious programs.

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OUR APPRECIATION TO THE ANCOR GOLD PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT:

OUR APPRECIATION TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT:

TABLE OF CONTENTS:Leadership Meetings3Leading Cultures of Innovation & Advocacy Agenda4DSPs to DC Agenda13Exhibitors16

LEADERSHIP MEETINGS NOTE: DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

FRIDAY, APRIL 261 pm-5 pm ancor Foundation

board meetingLafayette, 1st Floor

7pm ancor Foundation board Dinner

SATURDAY, APRIL 2710:30am-12:15pm government relations

meetingballroom a, 1st Floor

10:30am-12:15pm performance excellencemeetingmarquette, 1st Floor

12:30pm-6pm board of Directors meetingQuorum, 1st Floor

7pm board of Directors Dinner

SUNDAY, APRIL 288am-9:45am professional and

organizational Developmentmeetingcaucus, 1st Floor

10am-12pm board of representativesmeetingballroom a, 1st Floor

1pm-3:30pm State association executivesForum meetingcaucus, 1st Floor

7:30pm communications committee Dinner


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9:00am–6:00pm—Grand Ballroom Foyer, 1st FloorRegistration

3:15pm–4:00pm—Grand Ballroom/Solarium, 1st FloorVisit with Exhibitors

1:00pm–3:45pm—Lafayette, 1st FloorPre-conference ($125 pre-registration required)Person Directed ServicesKevin Mahoney, ph.D., Director, National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services (NRCPDS)William Ditto, former Director of the Division on Disability Services (DDS), New Jersey Department of Human ServicesMercedes Witowsky, Associate Executive Director, Community Access Unlimited

person Directed Services will provide everything you’ll need tocreate well-developed, participant-driven supports and services.the session will include:

n the latest research on services n ideas to help you design, implement and evaluate programs

to assist people with i/DD, veterans and the agingn opportunities for ancor members

1:00pm–3:45pm—Quorum, 1st FloorPre-conference ($125 pre-registration required)New HIPAA Regulations John Gilliland II, The Gilliland Law Firmare you hippa compliant? a new rule went into effect march 26th. the new rule requires new business associateagreements and notices of privacy practices and forms,meaning existing policies will need to be revised. john gillilandwill walk you through the changes to give you the tools and information you’ll need to remain hipaa compliant. he’ll discuss:

n details of the hipaa omnibus final rule in the Federal registern effective dates and who it applies ton the changes the rule makes to the hipaa privacy, Security

and breach notification rules and the hitech act

4:00pm–4:30pm—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorWelcome and ANCOR State of the Association AddressDave Toeniskoetter, President, ANCOR

4:30pm–5:30pm—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorKeynote: Looking Back, Moving Forward – 50thAnniversary of the Community Mental Health Centers andMental Retardation Facilities Construction Act of 1963The Hon. Patrick Kennedy

the last piece of legislation signed bypresident john F. kennedy marked thebeginning of a dramatic change in thelandscape of disability services and inpublic attitudes about people withdisabilities. Long-time disability rightsadvocate patrick kennedy will join us inrecalling the transformation of the last 50

years, and share with us his vision of the future and howancor can join in plans for a national celebration in october. Thank you to our sponsors:

5:30pm–6 pm—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorANCOR Foundation Leadership Awards PresentationBill Tapp, President, ANCOR Foundationthe ANCOR Foundation’s Legacy Leader’s circle honorscareer-long contributions of outstanding champions in ourindustry. the program also raises funds to support thedevelopment of the leaders of the future. join us for theinduction of the latest class of ancor Legacy Leaders. theFoundation will also present the ANCOR Foundation President’sAward, which recognizes a person who has made extraordinarycontributions to the field of disabilities.

6:00pm–7:00pm—Grand BallromFoyer/Solarium, 1st Floor Welcome Reception this is a great chance to mingle with other conferenceattendees, DSps and exhibitors.Sponsored in part by:




7:15am–8:00am—Grand Ballroom Foyer/Solarium, 1st FloorContinental Breakfast with ExhibitorsSponsored in part by:

8:00am–8:30am—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorIntroductory RemarksRenee Pietrangelo, CEO, ANCOR

8:30am–9:15am—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorKeynote: Disability Policy on The Hill – A Conversationwith Andrew Imparato, Senior Counsel & DisabilityPolicy Director, Senate HELP CommitteeAndrew Imparato, Senior Counsel & Disability Policy Director Senate HELP Committee

join us for a thought-provokingconversation between andrew imparato,Senior counsel and Disability policyDirector, Senate heLp committee and theraben group’s Jamal Simmons, notedpolitical analyst, with opportunity forquestions from conference participants.

under the leadership of disability champion Senator harkin (D-ia), the Senate heLp committee is actively engaged innumerous disability policy initiatives, ranging from outreach lastfall to the nation’s governors regarding federal hcbS incentivesto holding numerous committee hearings on olmstead,employment First initiatives and other issues of importance tothe disability community.

mr. imparato brings to his role an extraordinary depth ofexperience in disability issues and this interactive exchangepromises to provide an in-depth perspective on the committee’scurrent work, and vision for the future of disability policy. prior tobeing tapped in 2010 by chairman harkin to return to publicservice, he served in a variety of roles in both the private sectorand public sector, most recently as president and ceo of theamerican association of people with Disabilities (aapD).

9:15am–9:45am—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorANCOR’s Sustainable Medicaid ProposalMaureen Corcoran, Vorys Health Advisors, Former Ohio StateMedicaid DirectorBarbara Merrill, Vice President for Public Policy, ANCORancor is not content to stay on the sidelines of the federalbudget deficit debate. We recognize difficult financial timescarry with them not only opportunity, but a responsibility toadvance solutions. this plenary session outlines ancor’ssustainable medicaid proposals.

9:45am–10:15am—Grand Ballroom Foyer/Solarium, 1st Floor Networking Break with ExhibitorsSponsored by:

10:15am–11:00amBREAKOUT SESSIONSLeading in Challenging Times PART I Questions Your Organization Must AskRenoir, 2nd FloorSherry Beamer, Product Manager, Developmental Disabilities Services, Essential LearningMichelle Auer, Owner, Acumen, Inc.Leading in challenging times is a tough task. in this first of twosessions, learn about the peter Drucker Self-assessment tool –The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About YourOrganization. Whatever challenges your organization is facing –expansion, consolidation, even elimination of some services – thistool will help you assess what you are doing, why you are doing itand what you must do to improve your organization'sperformance. You’ll also hear how one ancor member used theassessment, faced tough decisions and had great success.

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Health Homes In ActionQuorum, 1st FloorMark Davis, President, OPRAKim Opshal, CEO, INARFSara Israel, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities Provider Association

hear from three states regarding their implementation of theaca’s optional medicaid State plan benefit. the benefitestablishes health homes to coordinate care for people withmedicaid who have chronic conditions. With this new benefit,cmS is emphasizing a whole-person philosophy. providers ofsupports to people with i/DD have been doing this fordecades. Learn how i/DD providers in ohio, indiana andarkansas will integrate and coordinate all primary, acute,behavioral health and long-term services and supports underthis provision.

Federal Incentives to Increase Home and CommunityBased Services – BIP and MFP Progress ReportsGrand Ballroom, 1st FloorJennifer Burnett, Director, Division of Community SystemsTransformation, CMSthere are many dynamics affecting State medicaid long-termservices and supports programs in today’s ever changingservice delivery landscape. Facing major budget challenges andan aging baby-boom generation for whom “one size does not fitall,” the affordable care act’s balancing incentive program andthe reauthorization of the money Follows the person grantprogram provide states with specific tools – and obligations –as they move to expand community services. this session willprovide an overview and current status of the two programs,and discuss implications for providers and other stakeholders.

Services for People with a Dual Diagnosis (I/DD/MI):Barriers and Strategies for CollaborationLafayette, 1st FloorRobert Fletcher, Ph.D., CEO, NADDindividuals who have an intellectual developmental disability(i/DD) co-occurring with a mental illness are a vulnerablepopulation who often do not receive the appropriate supportsfor their developmental and mental health needs. in this session,you’ll learn how to plan for appropriate supports by:

n developing guiding principles to improve servicen establishing a cross-systems task forcen creating cross-systems trainings

11:00am–11:30am—Grand Ballroom Foyer/Solarium, 1st FloorNetworking Break with Exhibitors Sponsored by:

11:30am–12:15pmBREAKOUT SESSIONSLeading in Challenging Times Part IIRenoir, 2nd FloorSherry Beamer, Product Manager, Developmental Disabilities Services, Essential LearningMichelle Auer, Owner, Acumen, Inc.this is a continuation of the part i session about the peterDrucker Self-assessment tool – The Five Most ImportantQuestions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization. Divedeeper into the discussion of this tool that can help you assesswhat you are doing, why you are doing it and what you must doto improve your organization's performance. You’ll have achance to review the plan one ancor member developed fromthe tool and learn how it positively affected important businessdevelopment decisions.

Workforce Development and Supports to Peoplewith AutismQuorum, 1st FloorLuann Brechbill, Division Director, Keystone Autism Services Al Hermantin, Director of Supported Employment,Keystone Autism Services.

We know people with autism are capable and able to workwhen provided appropriate supports. Learn how keystoneautism Services took the basics of supporting seniors andadapted it to successfully support people with autism using acapitated mco model, as part of acap, a program of thebureau of autism Services. acap’s services include behaviorsupport and leisure activities, as well as assistance to familiesand caregivers. the flexibility of keystone’s model – apartnership network with providers throughout the community –allows the organization to increase and decrease supportswithout changing the person’s formal iSp. the presentation willbe an overview of the acap program model, how it has led toincreased employment and the success and challenges thatkeystone has encountered along the way.

Understanding the New HUD Section 811 Project BasedRental Assistance Demonstration ProgramMonet I/II, 2nd floorAndrew Sperling, Director of Federal Legislative Advocacy,National Alliance on Mental IllnessAnn O’Hara, Association Director, Technical Assistance Collaborative

affordable housing continues to be a critical issue for successfulcommunity living. this session walks you through reforms toSection 811 designed to promote investment in more integratedhousing opportunities for people with disabilities. the session willalso show how the 811 pra Demonstration program alignshousing policy with disability policy, seeking enhanced communityintegration as an alternative to placement in institutional settings.



Keys to Quality: Operationalizing National FrontlineSupervisor CompetenciesLafayette, 1st FloorLori Sedlezky, M.S.W., Director of Knowledge Translation,University of Minnesota Research and Training Center onCommunity Living at the Institute on Community Integration

Frontline supervisors (FLSs) serve an important role in thesuccess of organizations and the quality of supports andservices provided. During a time when the demand for directservice workers is growing and the pool of candidates isshrinking, competent FLSs are needed to hire, train and retain astrong Direct Support professional (DSp) workforce. thissession will focus on:

n Frontline Supervisor (FLS) competencies n customizable initial FLS assessmentn FLS Workforce Development plan

participants will also gain access to an online toolkit, a cuttingedge resource designed to operationalize the competencies intoscreening/recruitment tools, training, assessments/evaluationsand ongoing FLS development.

12:15pm–1:15pm—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorLuncheontake advantage of this luncheon to network with your peers.You’ll also hear quick solution focused presentations fromancor’s gold partners, as well as have the opportunity to winsome fantastic prizes.

1:15pm–1:45pm—Grand Ballroom Foyer/Solarium, 1st FloorNetworking Break with Exhibitors

1:45pm–3:15pm—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorANCOR Town Hall: Join the Conversation – It’s Your Time to SpeakElizabeth Vasquez, FacilitatorYou speak; we listen. this session is a chance for you to tell uswhat you care about most, what you need right now. What'skeeping you up at night and how can we help? Sharing doesn'tjust benefit you, it greatly benefits us. it's our chance toestablish priorities and program direction for the association—based on what you need. We'll use small group discussions andpolling to set the agenda for ancor to offer the solutions youneed most.

3:15pm–3:45pm—Grand Ballroom Foyer/Solarium, 1st FloorNetworking Break with ExhibitorsSponsored by:

3:45pm–4:30pmBREAKOUT SESSIONSCustomized Employment Through CommunityPartnershipsLafayette, 1st FloorRick Buxton, Executive Director of Employment Services, RISE ServicesShannon Wilkins, Employment Services Director, RISE Employment Services, Utah

more than 300 people served by riSe employment Services havefound and maintained integrated employment in the community. itall starts with the belief that everyone is employable.

Learn from riSe’s experience how partnering with numerouscommunity resources has proven beneficial. Find out how youcan develop partnerships, develop reciprocal relationships withVoc rehab and the business community, and use technology tofacilitate successful employment.

Deinstitutionalization: Unfinished BusinessThe National Council on Disability’s Advocacy ToolkitRenoir, 2nd FloorAri Ne’eman, Member, National Council on DisabilityPresident and Co-Founder, Autistic Self Advocacy Networkthe national council on Disability (an independent federalagency charged with advising the president, congress andother federal agencies on policies, programs, practices andprocedures that affect people with disabilities) is serious aboutgetting resources to state-based advocates to assist in the jobof closing large institutions. join ari ne’eman for a look at thecomprehensive set of materials the ncD recently released and adiscussion of the companion policy paper.



The Provider of the Future is Now!(Joint Session with DSPs to DC)Monet I/II, 2nd FloorMarian Frattarola-Saulino, Executive Director, Values Into Action

there has been an increasing call for a fundamental shift in ourservice delivery system to one in which people with disabilitiescontrol their services with support from their families and allies.this call for change comes from users of services as well aspayers, namely medicaid.

this session will offer an interactive opportunity to share andexchange information and insights on what disability serviceprovider organizations need to be, do and become to answerthis call, and more importantly, to be relevant for futuregenerations of people with disabilities.

We’ll highlight one organization that provides only individualizedsupports through various service definitions (residentialhabilitation, home and community habilitation, life-sharing,support coordination and support brokering.) participants willleave this session able to:

n identify and define various alternative organizational modelsthat support shared leadership and promote self-direction

n identify ways to include people with disabilities and theirfamilies in leadership roles (both formal and informal) inexisting teams, departments and organizations

n develop an action plan to assist a person and theirfamily/support network in leading their services within anagency context or assisting them to access self-directedservices in their state

Cyber Risk and Security: What You Need to KnowQuorum, 1st FloorMelanie Lockwood Herman, Executive Director, Nonprofit Risk Management Center

high-speed internet access and “cloud” resources are no longeran option for community providers of services to people withdisabilities. they are “must have” resources in the informationage. but along with productivity enhancements, cost savings andthe occasional “cool” factor comes risk. this session will presentan overview of the major risks that arise from the use and misuseof cyber resources. Find out where the danger zones are locatedand the steps you can take to protect your reputation and yourphysical and financial assets against loss. You will leave thissession with:

n a clear understanding of what could go wrong when youleave your buildings and fly in the cloud

n the ability to match your current and expected uses of cyberresources with liability exposures

n a list of practical steps to minimize the risks of cyberdependency and use

Sponsored by:

4:30pm–4:45pm—Grand Ballroom Foyer/Solarium, 1st FloorNetworking Break with Exhibitors

4:45pm–6:00pm—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorConversations at the Edge of the Envelopegreat conversations are waiting for you! this is your chance todive into the topics you’re most passionate about in moderatedsmall group discussions. it’s not about trying to arrive atconsensus or debate for the sake of debate. rather, it’s a way foryou and your colleagues from all around the country to considerdifferent aspects of what’s happening within the disability arena.by the end of the session, you’ll walk away with new ways ofthinking about issues . . . and some amazing resource ideas andnew contacts. refreshments will be available. Sponsored by:


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CONVERSATION 1The Provider Controlled Housing Debate:Does One Size Fit AllAri Ne’eman, President and Co-Founder, Autistic Self Advocacy Network

the traditional model of provider-controlled housing is beingchallenged by advocates as inconsistent with communityintegration and individual choice. join ari ne’emann in a robustdiscussion of the pros and cons of moving away from this model.

CONVERSATION 2How Will Immigration Reform Impact the Workforce? Joe Caldwell, Ph.D., Director of Long-Term Services andSupports Policy, National Council on Aging Larry Gonzalez, Principal, The Raben Groupimmigrants make up a significant segment of the workforce,providing essential services and supports to individuals. joinjoe caldwell and Larry gonzalez for a conversation exploringthe current political push for immigration reform and how it willimpact providers as they work to fulfill the increasing demandfor long-term services.

CONVERSATION 3The Conversation Continues: ANCOR’s SustainableMedicaid Proposal Maureen Corcoran, VORYS Health AdvisorsBarbara Merrill, Vice President of Public Policy, ANCORthe morning plenary session provided the broad outlines of theancor’s Sustainable medicaid project proposal. this roundtableoffers the opportunity to drill deeper into the subject, sharefeedback, and learn how you help move the proposals forward.

CONVERSATION 4DOL’s Proposed Changes to the CompanionshipExemption: Issues & ConsiderationsGale Bohling, Director Government Relations, ResCare Home CareDan Berland, Director of Federal Policy, National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services

one of the hottest topics in the disability community is theDepartment of Labor’s proposed changes to thecompanionship exemption to overtime compensation underthe Fair Labor Standards act. the complexity of the issuerecently prompted the national council on Disability to call forDoL to engage in a process termed “negotiated rulemaking”.join Dan berland and gale bohling for an in-depth look at thisissue in what promises to be a lively discussion!

CONVERSATION 5Complying with the Employer Responsibilities of theAffordable Care Act—Is Your Agency Planning to Playor Pay?Than Johnson, CEO, CRSIDiane McComb, State Association Executives Forum Liaison,ANCOR

Share your plans for aca health insurance compliance and howthe new law will impact your organization – and learn how yourfellow ancor members are ramping up for the 2014 deadline.moderated by Diane mccomb and than johnson, thisroundtable will also share preliminary findings of ancormember’s aca compliance research.


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7:45am – 8:15am Grand Ballroom Foyer/Solarium, 1st FloorContinental Breakfast with Preferred Partner ExhibitorsSponsored in part by:

8:15am–8:45am—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorANCOR Foundation Update & Community Builder Award Bill Tapp, President, ANCOR FoundationChris Stevenson, Director, ANCOR FoundationLearn the direction of the ancor Foundation’s renewed focus.also, we’ll have the presentation of the 2013 Community BuilderAward, recognizing those who are leading the way in creatingcommunity inclusivity for people with disabilities to build socialcapital and live full, meaningful lives in their community ascontributing and valued community members. join ancor incongratulating this year’s award recipient.

8:45am–9:15am—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorUsing Measurable Outcomes to TransformOrganizationsCathy Ficker Terrill, CEO, CQL/The Council on Quality and Leadership

outcome measures are being used in the united States andother countries to change people’s lives. many organizationshave used outcome measures to inform person-centeredplanning. other organizations have utilized outcome measuresto enhance individual support plans. Learn how someorganizations have used them to bring about organizationalchange and to create systems change. this presentation willfocus on the use of outcomes for organizational change. thepresentation will also share new data and information collectedfrom outcomes over the last 20 years. participants will hear:

n a review of outcomes that are easy to implement n a rundown of outcomes that are more difficult to implementn a discussion on which outcomes correlate with success in

quality of life measures

9:15am–9:45am—Grand Ballroom Foyer/Solarium, 1st FloorNetworking Break with Preferred Partner Exhibitors Sponsored by:

9:45am – 10:30amBREAKOUT SESSIONSA Brand New Day(Joint Session with DPS to DC)Monet I/II, 2nd FloorChris Stevenson, President and CEO, Cedar Lake, Inc.Jason Squires, Vice President of Operations, Cedar Lake, Inc.

Learn how cedar Lake launched a bold new culture-buildinginitiative called Brand New Day. this initiative marked thebeginning of a new way of thinking, focused on creating a DSp-centric organization to ensure the people they support liveexceptional lives.

chris Stevenson, president & ceo of cedar Lake believes “Ifthe people supported by Cedar Lake are destined to live qualitylives filled with abundant opportunities, we must take care of thepeople who uphold our standard of excellence. Simply put, if weneglect the caregiver, we neglect those we care for. At CedarLake, it’s a Brand New Day for our direct care staff – but moreimportantly, it’s a Brand New Day for the people we serve.”



Managed Care or Mangled Care?Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorDan Keating, Executive Director, Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with DisabilitiesPeter Pierri, Executive Director, InterAgency Council of DD AgenciesAnn Hardiman, Executive Director, NYSACRAJanet Stover, Executive Director, IARFin this session you will:

n hear about the progress made in three states undergoing themanaged care transformation in long term services andsupports

n receive the latest information from states implementingmanaged care for people with i/DD

n identify the progress made in communicating the uniqueneeds of people with i/DD to state officials and managed carecompanies, the hazards encountered along the way and thesolutions put forward to protect the needs of people capturedin this latest of system reforms sweeping the nation

The New Insurance Exchanges & Expanded MedicaidEligibility: Implications for the WorkforceQuorum, 1st FloorDave Chandra, Senior Policy Analyst, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

almost five months into 2013, the affordable care act “landscape”is finally taking shape – cmS has issued numerous implementationregulations, states have either opted in or out of running theexchanges, and medicaid eligibility expansion determinations arebeing made on a state-by-state basis. this session will give you thelatest information to help you determine how these changes willimpact your determination of whether to “play or pay”, and how thedirect support workforce will be impacted.

Technology-Supported Health Promotion for Adults withIntellectual Disability: Building an Online System forFrontline Service ProvidersLafayette, 1st FloorJames Rimmer, Ph.D., Lakeshore Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Sciences, University ofAlabama

adults with intellectual disabilities (iD) have higher rates of obesitycompared to the general population and face enormous obstaclesin receiving quality health and wellness services (e.g., physicalactivity and nutrition). this presentation will describe a web-basedPersonalized Online Weight and Exercise Response System(POWERS) that targets adults with iD who are obese or at-risk forobesity. POWERS is an intelligent individualized weightmanagement coaching solution and clinical decision supportsystem designed specifically for frontline service providersresponsible for managing the health of individuals with iD. a short demo of POWERSwill be provided during this presentation.

takeaway points:n understand the high rates of obesity and potential barriers to

health and wellness among adults with i/DD.n learn about an online coaching support system for monitoring

and changing health behaviors.n identify key elements for promoting physical activity and

nutrition in adults with i/DD.

10:30am– 10:45am Grand Ballroom Foyer/Solarium, 1st Floor Networking Break with Preferred Partner Exhibitors

10:45am – 11:45am Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorBack by Popular Demand – State Share Version 2013 Diane McComb, Liaison to the State Association ExecutivesForum, ANCORState Association Executives, ANCOR MembersWe heard you. You told us that you have missed ancor’s everpopular (but slightly unmanageable!) State Share so we arebringing it back –albeit with a new twist. this session will be ahybrid of the new and the old and will begin with a nationaloverview of the state of the states, followed by our member stateassociation executives taking the mic to provide brief updates onwhat is happening in their states – followed, time permitting, byopen mic opportunities for audience participants to fill in the gaps.

11:45am-12:15pm Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorTaking ANCOR’s Advocacy Agenda to Capitol Hill or theHome District Office Barbara Merrill, Vice President for Public Policy, ANCORKatherine Berland, Director of Government Relations, ANCORin advance of your meetings with members of congress, either inWashington or back in your home districts, learn about ancor’sadvocacy agenda and get tips and pointers on how to effectivelycarry our message to your elected representatives.

12:15pm-1:45pmLunch on your own



1:45pm-2:30pmBREAKOUTSExpanded Scope of DOJ Olmstead Enforcement – FromWaiting Lists to Meaningful DayGrand Ballroom, 1st FloorAlison Barkoff, Special Counsel for Olmstead Enforcement,Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division,U.S. Department of Justice

the obama administration’s Department of justice’s record ofaDa enforcement includes actions involving more than 40 aDa-related legal matters in 25 states. these enforcement actions gofar beyond state-operated institutions, and include challenges toemployment choices, private facilities and waiting lists. join Dojattorney barkoff for an in-depth look at the scope of theseenforcement actions, including the recent settlementagreements in Virginia and oregon.

Siblings: The Next Generation in Family SupportsLafayette, 1st FloorRachel Patterson, Sibling Leadership Network (Dc) Barbara Sapharas, Sibling Leadership Network (oh) the role of siblings in the life of a person with a disability iscomplex and ever-changing. each situation is unique with familymembers, including siblings, continuing to play a variety of rolesin supporting individuals to live a self-determined life in thecommunities of their choice. in this session siblings will shareideas on how siblings and providers can partner in supportingtheir brothers and sisters. participants will hear:

n perspectives of siblings and the roles they play throughoutthe life span

n discussion on how to identify strategies to engage siblingswhile respecting the civil right of self-determination

n discussion of the various roles that siblings play in theprovider community

Disaster Preparedness: Lessons Learned, SmallCelebrations, Remaining ChallengesQuorum, 1st FloorMarcie Roth, Senior Advisor on Disability Issues, FEMA Robert Budd, CEO, Family Residences and EssentialEnterprises (FREE)Larry Weishaar, Vice President Quality Assurance and Training, ResCare

When disaster strikes coordinated preparedness is crucial.Learn how Fema helps people and organizations prepare fordisasters and how it continues to have a presence in new Yorksix months after hurricane Sandy. You’ll also hear how Free’spreparedness was helpful, yet not quite enough for evacuating28 homes. You’ll also hear how rescare’s emergency responseteam was on the ground in new York within 24 hours helpingpeople with and without disabilities get through the first coupleof weeks of a new life as we know it.

Learn how preparedness and practice may mitigate someaspects of a disaster for your organization, the employees, thepeople you support and your community.

Liability Concerns in Self-Directed ServicesCaucus, 1st FloorAmy Thompson, Vice President, RCM&Dmovement to a self-directed care model could create increasedrisk to your organization. if you are the last man standing in thechain of supports, your organization could become involved inproblems created by others. even if an organization doeseverything right, the public’s perception of deep pockets couldresult in more claims, higher attorney fees, and lost productivity. this session will discuss:

n methods for identifying and analyzing problem areasaffecting an organization

n application of risk management principles to the self-directed model including lessons learned

n methods that can be used to transfer risk away from theorganization

2:30pm – 2:45pm Ballroom Foyer/Solarium, 1st FloorNetworking Break with Preferred Partner Exhibitors

2:45pm – 4:00pm Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorDSP Recognition Award Presentation(Joint session with DSPs to DC)Chris Sparks and Daryn Demeritt, ANCOR National AdvocacyCampaign Co-Chairsthe DSp recognition awards recognize the stars of the directsupport workforce – dedicated individuals who supportindependence, foster community living and advocate for peoplewith disabilities.

in this session, ancor will honor the 2013 national DSp of theYear and recognize state award recipients. this presentation willshowcase the direct support workforce and their dedication toprovide top quality supports to people with disabilities.




2:15pm–2:30pm—Monet I/II, 2nd FloorWelcome

2:30pm–3:15pm—Monet I/II, 2nd FloorKeynote: The Power of Direct Support Professionals inSupporting People to Lead the Lives They ChooseLynne Seagle, Executive Director, Hope House Foundation

hear one organization’s inspiringjourney as it closed all of its grouphomes and moved to supportingpeople in their own homes.creativity, fundraising anddeveloping closer relationships inthe community are all part of thissuccess story. You’ll learn thedetailed nuts and bolts of makingthe transition. Lynne will explainhow to empower direct support

professionals to build better person-centered approaches whilemaintaining efficiency and effectiveness.

3:15pm–3:45pmBreak

3:45pm–4:30pm—Monet I/II, 2nd FloorThe Provider of the Future is Now! (Joint session with DSPs to DC)Marian Frattarola-Saulino, Executive Director, Values Into Action

there has been an increasing call fora fundamental shift in our servicedelivery system to one in whichpeople with disabilities control theirservices with support from theirfamilies and allies. this session willoffer an interactive opportunity toshare and exchange information andinsights on what disability serviceprovider organizations need to be, do

and become to answer this call,to be relevant for futuregenerations of people with disabilities, their families and allies.We’ll highlight one organization that provides only individualizedsupports through various service definitions (residentialhabilitation, home and community habilitation, life-sharing,support coordination and support brokering.) participants willleave this session able to:

n identify and define various alternative organizational modelsthat support shared leadership and promote self-direction

n identify ways to include people with disabilities and theirfamilies in leadership roles

n develop an action plan to assist a person and theirfamily/support network in leading their services within anagency context or assisting them to access self-directedservices in their state

4:30pm – 4:45pmBreak

4:45pm – 5:30pm—Monet I/II, 2nd FloorDirect Support Professionals Making the Difference: AGood Afternoon, Or a GREAT Life?Joseph Macbeth, Executive Director, National Alliance forDirect Support Professionals

the naDSp wants all direct supportprofessionals to understand what itmeans to be a professional. thissession will share the fivecharacteristics of every profession andmoving personal stories of directsupport professionals being skilled andethical. You’ll discuss ways that directsupport professionals can becomeempowered, competent and valued asprofessionals.

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7:15am–8:00am—Monet Ballroom Foyer, 2nd FloorContinental Breakfast

8:00am–9:30am—Monet I/II, 2nd FloorThe NADSP Code of Ethics EncounterJohn Raffaele, Ethics Facilitator, National Alliance for DirectSupport Professionals

john raffaele, a skilled staffeducator and licensed socialworker, will share realexamples culled fromdecades of practicing in thefield of intellectualdisabilities. john will leadyou in role-play to act outsome real dilemmas andethical decisions that

confront direct support professionals. You will then use thenaDSp’s code of ethics to consider ways that ethical practicescan be incorporated into daily practice. the beliefs and attitudesthat are associated with being an effective human serviceprofessional are the cornerstones of this code.

9:30am-9:45am Break

9:45am – 10:30 am—Money I/II–2nd FloorA Brand New Day (Joint Session with ANCOR Conference)Chris Stevenson, President and CEO, Cedar Lake, Inc.Jason Squires, Vice President of Operations, Cedar Lake, Inc.

Learn how cedar Lake launched a bold new culture-buildinginitiative called brand new Day. this initiative marked thebeginning of a new way of thinking, focused on creating a DSp-centric organization to ensure the people they support liveexceptional lives.

chris Stevenson, president & ceo of cedar Lake believes “if thepeople supported by cedar Lake are destined to live qualitylives filled with abundant opportunities, we must take care of thepeople who uphold our standard of excellence. Simply put, if weneglect the caregiver, we neglect those we care for. at cedarLake, it’s a brand new Day for our direct care staff – but moreimportantly, it’s a brand new Day for the people we serve.”

10:45am–11:00am Break

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11:00m–11:30am—Monet I/II, 2nd FloorTaking ANCOR’s Advocacy Agenda to Capitol Hill or theHome District Office Barbara Merrill, Vice President for Public Policy, ANCORKatherine Berland, Director of Government Relations, ANCORin advance of your meetings with members of congress, either inWashington or back in your home districts, learn about ancor’sadvocacy agenda, and get tips and pointers on how to effectivelycarry our message to your elected representatives.

11:30am–12:30pm—Monet I/II, 2nd FloorThe Direct Support Professional Dialogue: A FacilitatedDiscussion about the Direct Support ProfessionJoseph Macbeth, Executive Director, National Alliance for DirectSupport ProfessionalsJohn Raffaele, Ethics Facilitator, National Alliance for DirectSupport Professionalsin a continuation of the morning ethics forums, you’ll learn howdirect support professionals should respond in situations wherethey need to rely on ethical practices, professional skills andadept reasoning. Learn the three questions that will show theway to incorporating the spirit of the code of ethics in everydaypractice. participants will reflect on their own career and sharestories that relate to the roadmap that is the code of ethics.

12:30pm–1:45pm—Monet I/II, 2nd FloorLunch Provided take this opportunity to network with your fellow DSps.

1:45pm–2:30pm—Monet I/II, 2nd FloorTechnology-Supported Health Promotion for Adults withIntellectual Disability: Building an Online System forFrontline Service ProvidersJames Rimmer, Ph.D., Lakeshore Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Alabama

adults with intellectual disabilities (iD)have higher rates of obesity compared tothe general population and faceenormous obstacles in receiving qualityhealth and wellness services (e.g.,physical activity and nutrition). thispresentation will describe a web-basedpersonalized online Weight and exerciseresponse System (poWerS) that targetsadults with iD who are obese or at-risk forobesity. poWerS is an intelligentindividualized weight management

coaching solution and clinical decision support system designedspecifically for frontline service providers responsible for managingthe health of individuals with iD. a short demo of poWerS will beprovided during this presentation.

2:30pm–2:45pm—Grand Ballroom Foyer, 1st FloorBreak

2:45pm–4:00pm—Grand Ballroom, 1st FloorDSP Recognition Award Presentation(Joint session with DSPs to DC)Chris Sparks, Daryn Demeritt, ANCOR National AdvocacyCampaign Co-Chairsthe DSp recognition awards recognize the stars of the directsupport workforce – dedicated individuals who supportindependence, foster community living and advocate for peoplewith disabilities. in this session, ancor will honor the 2013national DSp of the Year and recognize state award recipients. thispresentation will showcase the direct support workforce and theirdedication to provide top quality supports to people withdisabilities.

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EXXHIBITORSEXXHIBITORS—Be ecause we all ma atter.

AAIDD501 Third Street NW, Suite 200Washington DC 20001www.aaidd.org

Lisa Marie O'[email protected] publications promote progressive policies, soundresearch, effective practices, and universal human rights. aaiDDjournals cover research on today’s emerging issues, innovations,disability policies, and program planning. our books featurevetted training methods, up-to-date analyses, and evidence-based best practices. please visit our conference bookstore toexplore our high-quality, peer-reviewed publications.

Acumen4542 IvernessMesa, AZ 85206www.aaidd.org

Marilyn [email protected] is one of the country’s leading fiscal intermediaries andhas been providing services to individuals in self-directedprograms since 1995. acumen was established for the solepurpose of supporting individuals, employers, guardians andcaregivers in taking charge of their supports and services in theself-directed option.

American HealthCare Capital4333 Admiralty WayMarina Del Rey, CA 90292www.americanhealthcarecapital.com

Thomas [email protected] healthcare capital is the largest healthcare-onlymergers and acquisitions firm in the uS, with over 20 years ofsuccessful experience. We advise owners, executives andboards who seek assistance in making strategic decisions,including market positioning of their for-profit or non-profitorganization. We specialize in intellectual/developmentaldisabilities (i/DD) and behavioral health services and supports.our staff include professionals with over 35 years of experiencein the i/DD field,

Association of Public and Private DevelopmentalDisabilities Administrators (APDDA)Northern Virginia Training Center9901 Braddock RoadFairfax, VA 22032www.apdda.org

Mark Diorio703-323-4002 [email protected] of public and private Developmental Disabilitiesadministrators (apDDa) is a national not-for-profit professionalorganization that focuses on the unique issues of administratorsof public and private icF/iiD programs. apDDa also providessupport for other individuals with interests in the field ofintellectual and other developmental disabilities.

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Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst416 Hungerford Drive, Suite 418Rockville, MD 20850www.apse.org

Macey [email protected] association of people Supporting employmentFirst (apSe)is the only national membership organization that has anexclusive focus on integrated employment and careeradvancement of individuals with disabilities. apSe wasfounded in 1988 and now has state chapters in over 35 states.

Bethesda Institute600 Hoffmann DriveWatertown, WI 53094www.BethesdaInstitute.org

Diane Hackbarth877 -878 [email protected] bethesda institute seeks to raise the level of excellence inservices to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.bethesda institute is a leader in the production of cost-effectiveDVDs to enhance staff development and assist people

CARF International6951 E. Southpoint RoadTucson, AZ 85756www.carf.org

Margaret [email protected] in 1966, carF is an international, nonprofit accreditorof human service providers and networks. a provider earnsaccreditation by demonstrating conformance to carF’sinternationally recognized standards in areas that span thecontinuum of life. more than 8.7 million persons of all ages areserved annually in carF-accredited programs. www.carf.org

CareWorks—GOLD PARNTER11921 Freedom Drive, Suite 550Reston, VA 20190www.careworkssoftware.com

Tonya Harmon [email protected] is a global software vendor with over 100 customersin the u.S. and across europe, providing social and humanservices solutions that enable the provider and the people theyservice to fully participate in and direct their own support.careWorks brings a unique customer service approach to thedelivery of social services and improves organizationalperformance.

Cerner Extended Care140 S. Friendship DriveNew Concord, OH 43762www.cerner.com/extendedcare

Todd [email protected] by cerner extended care is an innovativeelectronic documentation system designed to improve qualityof care, save time, and reduce risk using touch screens andportable computers.

Chem Rx Pharmacy Service, LLC750 Park PlaceLong Beach, NY 11561www.chemrx.net

Shelly [email protected] care pharmacy offering the latest in industrytechnology, formulary management, customized reports, formsand billing. our core focus is accuracy of filled prescriptions,cost-containment, education, technology, and client services.

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CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership100 West Road, 3rd floorTowson, MD 21204www.c-q-l.org

Beth [email protected] is an international not for profit dedicated to the definition,measurement and improvement of quality of life for people withdisability, mental illness and substance use disorders and olderadults. We provide training and certification, consultation andaccreditation to providers and state systems.

DataRisk1 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 120Portsmouth, NH 03801www.datarisk.com

Anthony [email protected] Datarisk our goal is to help clients obtain cutting-edge, costeffective risk management and insurance solutions. Datariskapplies a unique consultative, focused, financial approach toassess a client’s risk and then crafts the appropriate insuranceprogram to transfer that risk. the result is enhanced insurancecoverage and overall cost savings.

DirectCourse 245 Peachtree Center AvenueAtlanta, GA 30303www.directcourseonline.com

Bill [email protected] online curricula are designed to help those whosupport older adults and people with disabilities build morerewarding careers. the interactive curricula are proven toincrease job satisfaction and lower turnover – all whilecelebrating the role these professionals play in society,empowering them to perform at the highest level.

Essential Learning107 Edinburgh South, Suite 206Cary, NC 27511www.essentiallearning.com

Sherry Beamer800-729-9198 ext. [email protected] Learning provides a comprehensive selection of web-based courses through an integrated training managementsystem that saves time and money while increasingeffectiveness of staff training initiatives. Libraries ondevelopmental disabilities, behavioral health, veterans and otherhuman services offer high quality, interactive courses and aredesigned for staff working in a variety of settings.

eVero Corporation48 S. Service Road, Suite 200Melville, NY 11747www.evero.com

James [email protected] corporation is an information technology services andenterprise care management Solutions provider for non-profitagencies assisting individuals with developmental disabilities.With eVero’s enterprise care management Solutions, agenciescan securely access, manage and report data in real-time,enabling them to streamline the individuals’ long-term careprocess and keep in compliance with regulations.



Foothold Technology36 E. 12th Street, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10003www.footholdtechnology.com

Jim Butz212-780-1450 ext. [email protected] software for behavioral healthcare and humanservice providers. With origins and roots in social services,Foothold’s aWarDS software is a complete electronic healthrecord that also supports administrative activities, includingfacilities maintenance, human resources, scheduling and alerts,audit reports, and automated billing. aWarDS is certified formeaningful use.

Furniture Concepts26110 Emery Road, Suite 250Warrensville Heights, OH 44122www.furnitureconcepts.com

Karyl [email protected] StuFF! Fluid-proof sofas, chairs, seating & mattresses.Durable, affordable beds, dressers, wardrobes, dining tables,lamps & more. We specialize in group living environments.

Irwin Siegel Agency, Inc.PO Box 309 /25 Lake Louise Marie RdRockhill, NY 12775www.siegelagency.com

Brad [email protected] Siegel agency, inc. is a premier program administrator ofinsurance products and risk management solutions to thehuman services field and non-profit organizations. For over 40years, we have offered exceptional service and value beyondcoverage to best serve the unique needs of these organizations.

LegalShield205 Cooks Landing RoadPeach Bottom, PA 17563www.legalshield.com/hub/davidspanglerjr

David [email protected] is currently partnered with over 30,000organizations nationwide. Legal and identity theft benefits areone of the fastest growing benefits in the market. these benefitplans meet the most common legal needs no matter how trivialor traumatic. organization of all types are offering LegalShieldto staff as a valuable tool and also as a way to attract and retainquality employees.

Life Enrichment Trust, Inc.163 Thorn Hill RoadWarrendale, PA 15086www.lifeenrichmenttrust.org

Rich [email protected]"We protect, We preserve, We enrich" through a variety ofsupplemental needs trust options, assets that have accrued inexcess of required limits are protected, thereby preserving (orcreating) an individual's eligibility to receive governmentbenefits. now protected and available, those assets can beused to enrich that individual's life

Mainstay, Inc.1001 Green Bay Rd.Winnetka, IL 60093www.eMainstay.com

Jim [email protected]'s my25 programs reverse escalating obesity anddiabetes trends for people with iDD in waivers and icFs throughDSp workforce transformation. providers realize food costsavings and labor productivity increases while consumerpreventive health improves. DSps receive support viainservices, education and streamlined menu planning, recipeprep and grocery shopping scaffolding.



Medline Industries, Inc.—GOLD PARTNEROne Medline PlaceMundelien, IL 60060www.medline.com

Stephany [email protected] was founded in 1966, but its roots date back more than100 years when a.L. mills started northwestern garmentFactory. Since then, the company has grown into america'slargest privately held national manufacturer and distributor ofhealth care supplies and services. We manufacture anddistribute more than 350,000 medical and surgical products tohealth care institutions and retail markets.

MediSked, LLC—GOLD PARTNER850 University AvenueRochester, NY 14607www.medisked.com

Brian White866-633-4573ext. [email protected] demonstration that allows ancor members toexperience firsthand the mediSked connect agencymanagement platform. nationally recognized subject matterexperts in the fields of intellectual and developmental disabilitieswill be on hand to answer questions and share best practicesfrom around the country.

MetLife Center for Special Needs Planning300 Davidson AvenueSomerset, NJ 08873

Kelly [email protected] center for Special needs planning helps families plan forthe future of dependents with special needs, including preservinggovernment benefits and providing insurance and other financialsolutions which can help provide lifetime quality care.

Mid-America Consulting Group3700 Euclid Avenue, Second FloorCleveland, OH 44115www.mcgcorp.com

Jonathan Kaffen216- [email protected] consulting’s Dynamics For hhS offers managementand front-line workers service transaction connectivity, whileproviding hhS authorities with business intelligence to maximizerevenue, reduce transaction cost, and meet federal reporting/auditrequirements. the application covers processing, tracking, anddocumentation aspects of all service delivery system processesincluding intake, eligibility, planning, referrals, authorization,charges, billings and reports.

MITC5300 Westview Drive, Suite 404Frederick, MD 21703www.mitcsoftware.com

Julie [email protected] is a leader in timekeeping solutions and has over 23 yearsof experience to prove it. our software and hardware solutionsare geared to the nuances of human service agencies. agenciesthroughout the uS have selected mitc to streamlineadministration, control payroll costs, reduce overtime, improveservice and enhance quality.

National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals240 Washington Avenue Extension, Suite 501Albany, NY 12203www.nadsp.org

Joseph [email protected], we are working to enhance the status of direct supportprofessionals and promote the development of a highlycompetent human services workforce. We recognize that peopleneeding support are more likely to fulfill their life dreams if theyhave well-trained, experienced, and motivated people at theirside in long-term, stable, compatible support relationships.



National Datacare Corporation14155 Newbrook Drive, Suite 200Chantilly, VA 81631www.nationaldatacare.com

Peter [email protected] client fund system. Direct deposit of SSi checks.automates payment to agency or outside rent. improves cashflow. automatically reconciles. controls against fraud andabuse of client funds. used by customers in 47 states.

Office Depot6304 Woodside CourtColumbia, MD 21046http://business.officedepot.com

Eric McDonald410-381-1493 X [email protected] Depot is proud to partner in ancor's Shared resourcespurchasing network and will be promoting opportunities formembers to benefit with exclusive savings from the tremendouspurchasing power of the ancor network. Featured items ondisplay will include full line of office products, cleaning andbreak room supplies as well as print and document solutions.

Pharmacy Alternatives10140 Linn Station RoadLouisville, KY 40165www.palrx.com

Nanette Wrobel [email protected] alternatives is a comprehensive pharmacy dedicatedto helping all people we serve achieve their highest level ofindependence. our personal and compassionate approachtranslates into everything we do. We never forget that eachindividual is unique.

Philadelphia Insurance CompaniesOne Bala Plaza, Suite 100Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004www.phly.com

Nicole Hosephros [email protected] insurance companies’ non-profit package insuranceprogram is designed for non-profits as defined under irS code501 (c) (3). benefits include: special causes of loss on building,contents, loss of income, extra expense; commercial generalLiability, professional Liability, excess Liability all with one carrier;abuse coverage available; Fund raising events available; ownedautomobile coverage available.

Practical Health Systems, Inc.3229 Country Lawn DriveAntioch, TN 37013www.PracticalHealthSystems.com

Jessica Johnston-Vaden615-361-8409jjohnston@practicalhealthsystems.cominfoServDD has been used by providers since january 2000and is a web-based enterprise workflow system designedspecifically for i/DD programs. completely customizable andmeeting both provider and state requirements, infoServDD is acomprehensive solution. Stop by to see a complete listing offeatures for service recipients, employees, financials andprovider management.

Provider Search, LLC 1972 East Powell WayChandler, AZ 85249www.providersearch.com

Tyler [email protected] is a web-based tool designed to helpfamilies and professionals make meaningful connections. this sitewas developed with one main goal in mind - to assist families intheir search for quality professionals who can help work with andenhance the lives of their loved ones with special needs.



Quantum Solutions Corporation—GOLD PARTNER13936 State Highway 97Petersburg, IL 62675www.quantumsolutionscorp.com

Dana [email protected] Solutions offers content management and electronicdocumentation tools for human service provider agencies ofevery size. We offer cost efficient software technology that isdelivered in a partnership format that results in workingsolutions. unencumbered, enterprise license, cloud basedservice or modules - you choose. our solutions begin with you.

ResCare Workforce Services9901 Linn Station RdCity: Louisville, KY 40223www.rescare.com

Mike [email protected] Workforce Services is the largest operator of careercenters in the united States. With over 200 sites in 24 statesand D.c., we assist over 1 million job-seekers annually. We areleveraging our industry-leading experience in matchingemployers to job-seekers with rescare employer Solutions, atalent agency focused on the needs of healthcare and personalcare front-line staffing.

Rest Assured—GOLD PARTNER2000 Greenbush StreetLafayette, IN 47904www.restassuredsystem.com

Dustin Wright877-338-9193 [email protected] assured® is caring people using remarkable technology tohelp individuals to: improve the quality of their lives, increasetheir independence, and maintain their privacy, health and safety.the rest assured® patented web-based telecare system usesthe latest wireless technology to offer their customers and theirclients real-time interactive in home support services.

Scioto Properties—GOLD PARTNER5940 Wilcox Place, Ste ADublin, OH 43016www.scioto.com

Kate McNulty [email protected] is the #1 national provider of housing Solutions forpeople with disabilities. Scioto partners with providerorganizations to free up capital hidden in their existing residentialproperties, and assist with residential growth by purchasing orbuilding homes specific to the needs of the individuals who willlive there. For more information, please contact Scioto at 1-800-930-2892 or at www.scioto.com.

SEFCU Insurance Agency469 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305www.sefcuinsuranceagency.com

Michael Hutcherson518-786-9905mhutcherson@sefcuinsuranceagency.comharleysville's others First insurance protection gives you theflexibility to choose from a number of different coverage optionsto give you the coverage you need against the risks you faceevery day. aflac- helps pay life's necessities if employees gethurt and can't work!

Sengistix, LLC1444 Northland Drive, Suite 150Mendota Heights, MN 55120www.sengistix.com

Sandra Lee [email protected] is responding to the transformation of the health andhuman services system by bringing new automated sensingtechnology solutions to caregivers that improves safety,enhances the quality of life, and increases options for greaterindependence for all vulnerable individuals.



SteadyCare, LLC12 Teal RoadWakefield, MA 01880www.steadycare.com

Yvonne [email protected] provides an easy to use, web based, self-servicemanagement tool specifically designed for human serviceorganizations. our unique solution provides peace of mind.Steadycare is available 24/7. employees call to check in andwe provide you with detailed information providing an effective,low cost human resource solution.

The Plexus Groupe17330 Preston Road, Suite 200BDallas, TX 75252www.plexusgroupe.com

Laura [email protected] plexus groupe is an independent, privately owned nationalinsurance brokerage and consulting firm. the companyprovides risk management consulting, insurance brokerage andvalue added services to a wide range of corporations. plexushas in-depth knowledge and understanding for organizationswho provide services and supports to individuals withdevelopmental disabilities and therefore appreciates the uniquechallenges the industry faces.

Therap Services562 Watertown AvenueWaterbury, CT 06708www.therapservices.net

Richard [email protected] the leader in electronic documentation, therap Services is aweb-based solution for the documentation and communicationneeds of agencies providing support to people with iD/DD.therap offers a comprehensive alternative to the immenseamount of required paperwork generated within an agency, whilemaintaining the highest levels of security and hipaa compliance.

Training & eTracking SolutionsP O Box 747Cockeysville, MD 21030www.yourtrainingprovider.com

Martin [email protected] & etracking Solutions develops online training programsfor social service and nonprofit agencies and associations. ourprofessional staff has the capability of taking existing trainings andturning them into entertaining and informative online educationalexperiences. We also have the capability of creating new andexciting online training from scratch.

U.S. Bank AccelaPay Card 508 Travelers Rest LaneRutherfordton, NC 28139828-625-4428www.usbank.com/accelapay

Vince D’[email protected] u.S. bank accelapay card is a leader in payroll cardsolutions. accelapay replaces costly paper checks in a broadrange of recurring business cash disbursement needs includingpayroll, commissions or travel advances. Working with ussaves you the costs associated with using third party vendorsand comes with the bank recognition of your employees’ value.

WhisperGLIDE Swing Co.10051 Kerry CourtHugo, MN 55038www.whisperglide.com

George Knuteson651 439 [email protected] and two-bench WhispergLiDe swings. a means to transcend a disability. a tool for unparalleled sensoryand vestibular stimulation. a natural way to connect able-bodiedand mobility impaired. a unique therapeutic social activity foralmost all ability levels. a setting for face-to-face meaningfulexperiences. a bridge to good times and feeling connected!



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the ancor Foundation awards program recognizes, validatesand showcases excellence, leadership and innovation thatstrengthens a national culture of communities of choice forpeople with disabilities. these awards expresses gratitude andhigh esteem for the individuals, organizations and workaccomplished. they are recognized as national role models.

Legacy Leaders Circle the ancor Foundation Legacy Leaders circle celebrates theaccomplishments of the men and women who have paved theway to life in community settings for people with disabilities.these visionary leaders have made meaningful communityparticipation a reality for countless americans with disabilities.

the ancor Foundation Legacy Leaders circle honors our finestand most influential leaders, while creating an endowment tofund the development of future leaders in our field.

The 2013 inductees are:

Cecil Fox Timothy R. NelsonJeff Gardner William J. RepicciJohn J. McGee, Ph.D. Thomas Wilds

Community Builder Awardthe community builder award recognizes exemplary andpraiseworthy initiatives of individuals, communities andcommunity organizations that create community inclusivitythrough opportunities for people with disabilities to build socialcapital and live full, meaningful lives as contributing and valuedmembers of their community.

this year, the ancor Foundation is proud to recognize theKiwanis International Aktion Club as the 2013 communitybuilder award recipient.

President’s Awardthis year the ancor Foundationbestows a president’s award, honoringan individual for unique, lifetimeachievement in advancing the field ofdisabilities and disability services.

the ancor Foundation is pleased toannounce David L. Braddock, Ph.D.,

Coleman-Turner Chair and Professor at Colorado University andthe Executive Director of the Coleman Institute as the recipient ofthis award.

this award recognizes David’s lifetime of advancing the field ofdisabilities, his ongoing commitment to ancor, and theexample and ongoing ‘nudge’ to everyone in the disability fieldto continue looking forward—envisioning the future, sharing thebest ideas, and providing a basis for ensuring better policies andsupports for people with disabilities.

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ANCOR FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORSBill Tapp, PresidentBonnie-Jean Brooks, Vice PresidentEmily Ennis, SecretaryPatrick Johnson, TreasurerAmal Grabinski, DirectorAmy Hewitt, DirectorJoe Macbeth, DirectorPatti Manus, DirectorAnn Moffit, DirectorBernard Murphy, DirectorDwight Robson, DirectorTerry Rogers, DirectorFred Romkema, DirectorChris Stevenson, Director


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