Wednesday, October 14th
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Maple Room
Pre Conference Session “Can you hear me now”
Sarah Michel
By attending this special pre-conference event, you will explore your strengths and weaknesses in communicating with and influencing others.
Different approaches such as how we are driven to accomplish results, how we create buy-in for our ideas, and how our natural beliefs systems drive our style of interacting with and leading others will be exposed to provide a system for recognizing different styles and knowing how to adapt to meet the communication needs of others to make your work relationships work.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand sources of miscommunication to build stronger work relationships and better collaboration
Learn how to harness your influence style to get better results and create more buy-in for ideas.
Recognize the styles of others and use differences to achieve well rounded teams.
Noon-12:45 p.m.
Eagle Ballroom
Facilitator Training with Sarah
1-2:15 p.m.
Eagle Ballroom
Connexity General Session
Don't miss this interactive keynote session that will connect you with like-minded attendees who face the same professional challenges, issues, and responsibilities. Awarded speaker Sarah Michel helps you make connections with the information, resources, and ideas you need to do business faster, better, and easier. You'll join human services professionals at "neighborhoods" for small-group discussions on industry hot topics and will leave with tangible outcomes and solutions all while making high-value connections that will grow throughout the week and beyond.
Connexity! - The focus of a Connexity general session is on you - the participants. It's a learner-centric model instead of the typical old-school speaker-centric model we're used to. It's networking on steroids designed to help each participant connect with the information, resources and ideas they need to do their jobs faster, better and easier. A modified open space approach is used with focuses on tangible outcomes and solutions. You'll experience it and learn how to create the experience for your own organization. Connecting and learning begins right from the start of Power Up! - you are the opening program!
Join conversations...spark the conversations you need!
2:15-3:15 p.m.
Eagle Ballroom
Exhibits and Giveaways!
Stay and check out our amazing tradeshow exhibitors and try your hand at winning SMART TV!
Breakout Sessions
Wednesday, October 14th, 3-4 p.m.
Cedar Room
TomTalk
Ron Pasmore and Tom Laing will give an overview of the evolution of the IDD system; they will discuss the role of advocacy in system change; and, they will describe the integral role of the Kansas community services network: The Kansas Assocation of Rehabilitation Facilicites (KARF) which later became InterHab. New InterHab members and first-time conference attendees are encouraged to attend!
Maple Room
EDPSDT (Kan Be Healthy): Give us a “T”
Rocky Nichols, Disability Rights Center of Kansas
Enacted by Congress in 1967, Early Periodic Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT), referred to in Kansas as Kan Be Healthy is a mandatory benefit for “categorically needy” children under the age of 21. EPSDT was intended to broaden Medicaid coverage to all children in households receiving Aid to Families with Dependent children (AFDC). In 1989, EPSDT was further broadened to ensure that all treatments falling within the federal definition of “medical assistance” would be available. In 1997, as part of the Balanced Budget Act, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was established, which makes EPSDT an optional service for children covered under separately administered CHIP plans. Kansas does not administer its CHIP plan separately. Therefore, EPSDT is not optional under the Kansas CHIP program for children under the age of 19. In this session attendees will learn about this powerful tool for children under the age of 21 (under the age of 19 for CHIP)and how to effectively access any service that a doctor considers appropriate to “correct or ameliorate” a mental or physical condition. In Kansas, through the KanCare program, the 3 managed care entities are responsible for the provision of EPSDT services. Today in Kansas there is a lengthily waiting list to access I/DD HCBS waiver services. However, there is not a waiting list for EPSDT services. You cannot afford to miss this session!
Walnut Room
Shared Living in Kansas
Sherry Biddle - LifeShare; Holly Morsbach Sweeney, PhD – LifeShare; representatives from Mosaic, Community Living Opportunities, CLASS and Bethesda
Shared Living in Kansas is a specialized, highly supported, and well-monitored program for adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, that is provided within the family home of the shared living contractor (similar to foster care). Presenters will provide a short overview of the elements of Shared Living and the benefits for all stakeholders involved. A panel of representatives from several agencies across Kansas will speak about why they offer Shared Living, their experiences and answer questions from the audience.
Oak Room
Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
Roger Frischenmeyer, Prairie Independent Living Resource Center; Billy Thompson, South Central Kansas Foundation on Chemical Dependency
When it comes to information about drug use and sexual activity, young people with disabilities need some of the same information as their non disabled peers. Yet, there may be additional pieces of information they need based on their disability. This session will examine what is currently being done to promote knowledge about drug use and sexual wellness as well as skills that youth with disabilities can develop to promote healthy social participation. Participants will also have the opportunity to share what they are doing in their communities.
Birch Room
Increasing Expectations of Employment
Shelly May, Sunflower Health Plan
Increasing expectations of employment and creating opportunities to build skills that employers are seeking in potential candidates.
Osage Room
Collaborating to Build Positive, Healthy, Inclusive, Communities Across Kansas
Matt Enhart, MSED & Sara Quick, MSED, Kansas Institute for Positive Behavior Support
The Kansas Institute for Positive Behavior Support (KIPBS), at The University of Kansas, has been building positive, healthy and inclusive communities for more than fifteen years. Early on this occurred through a comprehensive PBS training system for professionals and multi-tiered PBS systems for schools. In the last five years, KIPBS has expanded its emphasis to include organization and community applications of multi-tiered PBS systems focused on improving quality of life. Driven by fifteen years of data from projects, spanning across populations and systems, KIPBS is now purposefully focusing on research and training activities related to the integration of multi-tiered systems of support, research based behavioral health interventions, effective transition processes, and systems of care. These activities are occurring in collaboration with multiple research, organization, and system partners. In this presentation, we will share our synthesized findings from the last 15 years, describe the features of the new Kansas PBS intensive training and Organization-wide PBS (OW-PBS) models, explain how collaboration amongst university and community stakeholders is beneficial, and discuss how we can collaborate to create positive, healthy and inclusive communities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Cypress Room
Response to Armed Engagement
Lt. David Mattingly, Sedgwick County Sherriff’s Office
What would you do if an armed intruder entered your facility? This presentation will provide information on how organizations should prepare to respond to this type of situation.
Wednesday, October 14th, 4:15-5:15
Birch
Talk with KDADS
The new KDADS Commisioner of Community Servicesand Programs, Brandt Haehn, will be joined by KDADS Director of Home and Community Based Services, Kimberly Pierson, to address current challenges, issues and opportunities facing the community IDD system.
Maple Room
EDPSDT (Kan Be Healthy): Give us a “T” Part 2
Rocky Nichols, Disability Rights Center of Kansas
Oak Room
Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll, Part 2
Osage Room
Collaborating to Build Positive, Healthy, Inclusive, Communities Across Kansas, Part 2
Cypress Room
Response to Armed Engagement, Part 2
Cedar Room
Fraud Risk Assessment & Prevention
Dick Dameron & Debbie Coan, CBIZ
Fraud is not normally a subject that any organization wants to deal with. However, every organization is susceptible to fraud and most organizations experience fraud to some degree. Fraud is a common risk that should not be ignored and can be an expensive drain on an organization’s financial resources. To help illustrate the above, our presentation will include a collection of fraud case studies based on real-life experiences accumulated over the years, which include findings, impact, how the fraud was allowed to happen and actions and follow-up. It is likely that attendees will be able to draw comparisons from examples in assessing and improving their own controls. In any environment, good controls, documented procedures and robust vigilance to ensure compliance with controls will help preserve the organization’s assets and help save money. Well-run organizations take proactive steps to anticipate issues before they occur and take action to prevent undesired results.
Walnut Room
The Fatal Five: Common Preventable Illness in the IDD Population
Julie Cooper, BSN, RN, MA, LifeShare
Dehydration, Constipation, Seizure Disorders, Aspiration/GERD and Sepsis are the conditions included in this presentation. Studies show, and for those in the field antnecdotally, it bears out that these conditions are among those that are seen too frequently in the IDD field of care. All too often these preventable conditions lead to a fatal outcomes for those we support. This presentation is geared towards the DSP and healthcare and/or management team in HCBS that supports the DSPs through appropriate training for their positions. There are five common types of illness/conditions that can negatively effect individuals who are diagnosed with IDD and these conditions with education and the appropriate interventions are preventable. Learn how to prevent these potential fatal outcomes and educate the DSPs who are in the field on the daily basis that knowledge is power.
Wednesday, October 14th, 5:30 p.m.
Riverview Room
President’s Reception
Executives and Connexity facilitators are invited to join us for this event sponsored by Foulston Siefkin.
Wednesday Evening Entertainment 7-9 p.m.
Paint the Towne
Thursday, October 15
7:30 a.m.
Eagle Ballroom
Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m.
Maple Ballroom
Executive Breakfast
8:45-10:45 a.m.
Cypress Rooms
Thursday Keynotes
Cypress Room (A)
Refresh Yourself
Carole Ann Drick, American Holistic Nurses Association
When you said yes and became a provider, you had a passion and a love of people to provide care. Remember? Is it still alive? Where did it go? Let’s refresh yourself with a new understanding and ways to begin to live your vision again. Even the tough parts of your job – death and dying – can have a fresh perspective as you open the door to begin the conversation first with yourself and then with the family.
Cypress Room (B)
Seven Strategies for Success in Difficult Times
Jerr Boschee, The Institute for Social Entrepreneurs
Breakout Sessions
Thursday, October 15th, 11 a.m. -noon
Cypress Room (A)
End of Life Issues & Feelings
Carole Ann Drick, American Holistic Nurses Association
What’s holding you back from being comfortable and fully present when talking about end of life? Beginning the death and dying conversation is one of the most important and least prepared for part of your job. Let’s discover a new level of comfort and ability to speak with compassion and caring. When you said yes and became a provider, you had a passion and a love of people to provide care. Remember? Is it still alive? Where did it go? Let’s refresh yourself with a new understanding and ways to begin to live your vision again. Even the tough parts of your job – death and dying – can have a fresh perspective as you open the door to begin the conversation first with yourself and then with the family.
Birch Room
How the Rules are Made
Presented by Aquila “Q” Jordan, JD/MPA, KDADS Director for Policy and Regulation
Remember the Schoolhouse Rock’s video, “I’m Just a Bill”? This educational session will provide an overview of State and Federal rulemaking including the regulation process. Additionally, this session will provide an overview of proposed and final federal rules and how they impact individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Osage Room
Reflective Supervision: Bring Out The Best In Your Staff
Audra Kenneson, Rainbows United
We spend a good deal of time and money educating our staff on how to build relationships with children and youth in order to bring out their best behavior, yet we seldom train supervisors on how to bring out the best in their staff. This session focuses on how supervisors of disability service providers can bring out the best in the people they lead. Through good communication, strong mentoring and reflectively supervising you can create well-built, powerful teams who will, in turn, learn to be a stronger support for the youth and families you serve. In this session you will discover and practice the four stages of reflective questioning to better prepare you for this task!
Cedar Room
Sensory Processing
Evan Dean, KUMC
Sensory Processing describes a person’s response to environmental stimuli. People respond differently to sensory information based on how soon they detect and how they manage sensory stimuli. A sensory processing framework can be used as a way to understand challenging behavior. For example, a person who is distracted in a busy environment may have difficulty tuning out extraneous noise or movement. This presentation will introduce a strengths-based sensory processing framework and discuss how the concepts can be used to explain behavior. Additionally, the presenter will discuss how recognizing and attending to the person’s sensory responses can support community participation.
Cypress Room (B)
Improving Employment Outcomes through Project SEARCH
Kim Perry & Beth Johnson, JCDS; Craig Knutson, KCDD
Project SEARCH is an internship program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that began in 1996 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities brought Project SEARCH to Kansas in 2010 and the first class of interns graduated in May 2013. Until recently, Project SEARCH was exclusively a school-based program for students in their last year of eligibility for services. However, adult programs are now emerging across the country and the first group of adult interns supported by Johnson County Developmental Supports graduated from Project SEARCH in May 2015. This presentation describes the process of implementing a Project SEARCH program for adults and will include suggestions for maximizing success throughout the project. Strategies for successful job development will be shared and will include specific examples of employment outcomes achieved by the interns.
Walnut Room
Wellness on a Budget
Amber Ames, Mosaic in Southeast Kansas
As the Health and Wellness Committee Chairperson for Mosaic, Amber will share various wellness initiatives her organization has provided over the past few years. Many of these initiatives are simple and cost little to no money. She will explain the importance of wellness in the work place and share the trials and errors of what has worked. The desired outcome from the presentation is for participants to walk away with new creative ideas they can take back to their place of employment to encourage the health and wellness of both employees and individuals in services. This is a great application for Health Home Initiatives, as we work within our perspective budgets and meet the demands of Health Home Initiatives.
Thursday, October 15th, Noon -1:15 p.m.
Eagle Ballroom
Lunch and Exhibitor Showcase
Thursday, October 15th, 1:30-4:45 p.m.
Eagle Ballroom
Idea Café
During our Idea Cafe, attendees will have the opportunity to dig deeper on issues that were identified in our opening Connexity Life session. A coffee house set-up will allow for open sharing and give people the chance to get to strategy solutions through self-facilitated roundtables. Some topics will be pre-selected and others will flow organically based on the attendees needs, professional areas and expertise.
Facilitators to include: Elizabeth Moran, Jerr Boschee, Evan Dean, Amber Ames
Thursday, October 15th, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Walnut Room
Rev Up Your Benefits Knowledge: 2015 Compliance summary to keep your HR engine running smoothly
Julie Athey, The Miller Group
In spite of the Affordable Health Care law being five years old, it still makes weekly headlines. Constant legal battles, shifting definitions, deadlines and delays – what’s an HR professional to do? Simply ignoring the situation is NOT a strategy we recommend, no matter how tempting. Financial penalties and DOL/IRS audits are a reality you don’t want to face. Julie Athey, Director of Compliance for The Miller Group, is an attorney by way of education and a compliance expert by way of experience. Her understanding of the many recent benefits-related legal rulings and regulations that affect employers provides a perfect complement to her real world knowledge of the daily challenges of businesses and nonprofit organizations. In this workshop, she will discuss recent legal and regulatory changes regarding the healthcare mandates, with an emphasis on the implications for most nonprofit agencies. Topics of review include: Wellness programs and incentives; Implications of same-sex marriage for employee benefit plans; Update on contraceptive coverage mandate; Benefit reporting in 2016 (1094-C and 1095-C); DOL Audits and how you can prepare; Our crystal ball and the ACA.
Cypress Room (A)
End of Life Issues & Feelings, Part 2
Carole Ann Drick, American Holistic Nurses Association
Cedar Room
Benefits of Self-Care for Disability Service Providers
Audra Kenneson, Rainbows United
The single most important factor in child emotional well-being is the well-being of the adults who care for the child. A caregiver’s capability is most challenged when he/she is under stress. When under stress, humans rely on their emotional resources as much as their skill to function. When under stress, a caregiver’s ability to apply skills may be seriously compromised. This training will first discuss the characteristics of a healthy work community. Then, participants will explore stress: the causes of stress, how one’s coworkers know one is stressed, and how one’s stress impacts the children and youth being served. Next, participants will discuss levels of stress and how to care for oneself at each level. Finally, participants will leave with a tool to assist them in evaluating their own stress level.
Thursday, October, 15th, 2:30 p.m.
Eagle Ballroom
Power Up! Coffee Break
Power Up! Coffee Break
Join friends new and old for a free fine coffee available in a variety of flavors. Feel free to use your complimentary Power Up! mug provided in your re-usable conference bag.
Thursday, October 15th, 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Supplemental Security Employment Pilot
Mary Ellen O’Brien Wright, KDHE
Employment plays a major role in adult life, frequently bringing with it a sense of accomplishment, personal satisfaction, self-reliance, social interaction and attachment to community. Lack of attachment to an employer, result in lost opportunities to maintain and improve skills, loss of a sense of belonging in the workforce, and loss of the mindset that employment is possible. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Employment Support Pilot is a project proposed in the original KanCare 1115 Demonstration. In May 2015, KDHE submitted an amendment to the KanCare 1115 Demonstration to CMS seeking approval to move forward with the SSI Employment Support Pilot. Pending CMS approval, KDHE hopes to launch the pilot on 10/1/15. The pilot is designed to promote employment for Kansans with intellectual/developmental (I/DD) and physical disabilities (PD) who are on waiver waiting lists by providing them with a monthly allocation to purchase personal assistance, employments supports, technology and home modifications if they meet the pilot definition of employment. Participants in the pilot will continue to receive medical coverage through KanCare, and individuals with I/DD participating in the pilot will continue to receive Targed Case Management through KanCare.
Cypress Room (A)
End of Life Issues & Feelings, Part 3
Carole Ann Drick, American Holistic Nurses Association
Cedar Room
Benefits of Self-Care for Disability Service Providers, Part 2
Audra Kenneson, Rainbows United
Group Centergy
Tonia Albers, Genesis Health Clubs
Redefine yourself with Group Centergy. Grow longer and stronger in this invigorating mind-body workout. This class incorporates yoga and Pilates fundamentals with athletic training for balance, mobility, flexibility and the core. Emotive music drives the experience as you breathe and sweat through this full-body fitness journey. Please bring a mat or towel.
Thursday, October 15th, 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
Waiver Integration Overview
Aaron Dunkel, KDHE Deputy Secretary and Aquila “Q” Jordan, KDADS Director for Policy and Regulation
The Kansas Department for Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) are asking for public input on proposed changes to home and community based services (HCBS) through the 1915(c) waiver programs: Autism, Frail Elderly (FE), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Physical Disabilities (PD), Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), Technology Assisted (TA) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Kansas is looking to amend the KanCare 1115 waiver to provide services from the individual HCBS waivers two all waiver program member under two new waiver categories for children and adults. Come hear an overview of the proposed changes, which will be posted online by October 1, 2015, and learn how you can provide input during the public comment sessions, which will be held throughout Kansas the week of November 9th.
Thursday, October 15th, 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
InterHab Bucks & Game Night
Entertainment Night!
8 p.m., Eagle Ballroom
Power Up! Game Night
The Power Up Entertainment Night theme is Family Game Night and we will be playing BINGO during the event. As far as costumes go, we just like to have fun! So join in and bring a costume. Nobody will think you are weird - they'll just think you belong. Dress up as your favorite video game character, Clue character, a pair of dice, the queen of hearts, a crazy BINGO lady, a game show host or even a playing piece from a board game. So get ready and start planning your costume!
Friday, October 16
8 a.m.
Eagle Foyer
Continental Breakfast
Breakout Sessions
Friday, October 16th, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Cypress Room (B)
Trust and Trauma Informed Care
Jennifer Medgyesi, Phd, LCSW, Sunflower Health Plan
At least 49% of persons with I/DD have reported sexual trauma during their first 18 years of life and 75% have been or have witnessed physical violence in their own home. 90% have experienced trauma in some form in their lifetime. With a specific emphasis on trauma, this training will provide education and tools for both natural and professional supports serving individuals with I/DD. As we know, traumatic events overwhelm an individual’s ability to functionally cope with life when faced with stressful events. It is not uncommon to experience feelings of terror, powerlessness and dysregulated behaviors. By taking the time to deepen our own awareness and understanding, it isour hope we can provide an educational opportunity underscoring the vulnerabilities of trauma in order to decrease risk or re-traumatization and increase peaceful, positive quality of life.
Birch Room
WIOA, CMS Final Rule, Employment First
Steve Gieber, Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) used the Kansas Employment First Commission report to develop a Request for Proposal asking that a Road Map be developed to improve the employment outcomes for people with disabilities in Kansas. A well respected national consulting firm, Griffin and Hammis received the grant from KCDD to develop the Road Map. In this session, we will be reviewing some of the findings from the Road Map and future direction that we need to take to accomplish the vision of integrated community employment. We will also cover the new Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act as well as an update on the Federal Department of Labor Committee that was formed to make recommendations on subminimum wage.
Maple Room
Emerging Artists
Cary Odell, Johnson County Developmental Supports
This presentation will include information about how the Emerging artists concept was developed and what sets it apart from other art programs designed for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The techniques that are utililizedto assist artists in learning how to create pieces that reflect their natuaral abilties and appeal to art lovers. The marketing stratigies that have been effective in promotingthe program and increasing art sales, which inclues recruiting volenteer community artiststo provide individualized instruction and mentoring. The importance of establing strong partnerships with the local art community will be discussed and many examples that have led to the inclusion of the Emerging Artists in local art shows and related events.
Walnut Room
Adult Guardianship in Kansas: Understanding Your Options and Alternatives
Elizabeth Moran, Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
Are you concerned about a person who has a disability or mental health diagnosis, or is aging? Are you the parent or family member of a person who needs help making decisions and is turning or over the age of 18? Has someone suggested you should pursue guardianship for your loved one? Did you know there might be options or alternatives that you're not aware of that would provide support and/or protection in your situation? Do you work with individuals or families who may be considering these issues and/or guardianship? Do you work with students who are in the special education transition process? Have you thought about the legal implications of guardianship for your family member? DO you know how to find the balance between autonomy and support/protections? Join us for this review of adult guardianship in Kansas and a discussion that will help you explore the options and alternatives to adult guardianship in Kansas!
Cedar Room
Pitching your story: Strategies on Connecting with the Media
Tom Shine, Deputy Editor/Print, The Wichita Eagle
Even though there seems to be more media these days, connecting with them is increasingly more difficult. How do you pitch stories about your organization? To which media? How do you know when you have a story the media might be interested in? Learn the answer to these questions and more.
Friday, October 16th, 9:15 - 10:45 a.m,
Cypress Room (A)
New Requirements for Person and MCO Centered Support Planning: Roles of the TCM
Kimmie Pierson and Aquila Jordan, KDADS; Stephanie Rasmussen, Sunflower; Lori Libel, United; Jody Jeffers, Amerigroup
This session is targeted primarily to Targeted Case Managers, other providers and CDDOs. Each organization will give a short presentation and then have a Q&A panel.
Friday, October 16th, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Cypress Room (B)
Trust and Trauma Informed Care, Part 2
Jennifer Medgyesi, Phd, LCSW, Sunflower Health Plan
Birch Room
WIOA, CMS Final Rule, Employment First, Part 2
Steve Gieber, Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
Walnut Room
Adult Guardianship in Kansas: Understanding Your Options & Alternatives, Part 2
Elizabeth Moran, Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
Maple Room
Kansas Impact Program from the KU MBA Program
Charlotte Tritch, University of Kansas
As a state institution and in support of its overall mission, The University of Kansas is committed to understanding the challenging issues facing the State of Kansas and its citizens. A core objective of the Kansas Impact Program is to provide organizations in the state an opportunity to partner with KU MBA students who take on consulting assignments on behalf of nonprofit and service organizations, in order to address important issues affecting the lives of citizens in Kansas. Under the guidance of expert mentors and faculty, teams of MBA students analyze organizational challenges, perform research and identify solutions. The program culminates in a presentation to the leaders of the organization, community members, and the university faculty and staff. Some of the projects addressed in the past are: recruiting and retaining quality nursing talent for LTC facility in western Kansas; understanding and alleviating No Show rates at a CMHC; assessing the economic impact of the local food economy in Douglas County.
Cedar Room
Innovation & Partnership with United Healthcare
Angie Reinking & United Healthcare Staff
Come get an update from United Healthcare staff. We will discuss our Empower Kansans grants which are focused on Employment of Persons with Disabilities and our efforts to support Systems Change in Kansas with one of the grants. In addition, we will allow time for open discussion so that we can assure we can respond to any questions you may have. We welcome your feedback so we can continue to improve our partnerships with Interhab members and to provide good coordinated care to United Healthcare Members.
Friday, October 16th, 11 a.m.
Eagle Ballroom
Awards Luncheon!
Check out last year's awards video below.
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