All the slide decks received are available here: www.alliancecolorado.org/2024summitdetailedagenda
If you are looking for one that is not posted, you can contact the speaker directly by clicking their name on the page linked above.

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* 1. Conference Website (www.alliancecolorado.org/2024summit)

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Did you find the conference website useful?

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* 2. Printed Program - with the level of thoroughly detailed information provided via the conference website, we opted not to provide a full printed program this year. While we know the full printed program is great as a quick reference, it is a large budget item for us. We appreciate your feedback on whether you feel a full printed program is necessary in the future.

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* 3. 8/20/24 Alliance Member-Only Peer Network Meetings (Pre-Conference)
Please rate whichever Pre-Con Peer Network you attended, if any.

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Adult Services
Behavioral Therapists
Case Managers
Colorado Association of Nurses for the Developmentally Disabled (CANDD)
Early Intervention (non-policy)
Employment
Finance/CFO
Human Resources
Public Relations and Development​
Rural Providers
Did not attend

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* 4. 8/20/24 General Session Presentations

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Alliance Staff and Leadership
“State of the Association"
Emma Hudson
"Let's Get Colorful! Workshop for Communication Essentials"

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* 5. 8/20/24 Breakout Sessions

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Evan Andersen
"The Provider's Edge"
Heather Janci
"Thriving as a Neurodivergent Professional: Unlocking Your Unique Potential"
Melanie Honsbruch, Lee Sylvester, JennyJordan
"Unlocking Opportunities: An Introduction to Benefits Planning Services"
Amanda Lighthiser
"Financial Management Service (FMS) Preparations for Community First Choice (CFC)"
Justin Ross
"Acumatica – More than just accounting software – ERP solution for your organization"

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* 6. Comments on the Welcome Reception & A-Tunes Variety Show

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* 7. Comments on the 8/21/24 Morning Hike, if you participated.

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* 8. 8/21/24 General Session Presentation

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Pamela Rae Schuller
"What Makes me Tic: Comedy and Storytelling about Inclusion"

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* 9. 8/21/24 Morning Breakout Sessions

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Kristin Halvorson
"Smells Like Team Spirit: Using the DiSC® as a Team Building Tool"
Phil Feldman
"Manning the Crow’s Nest – Using Relevant Metrics and KPIs to Drive Achievement of Agency Objectives"
Heather Hagen
"Bridging the Divide of Day and Employment Services: How Dancing Horses Led the Way"
Arnie Swenson, Shari Repinksi, Jodi Dooling-Litfin
"RMHS' Mission Supports Program: Empowering Individuals with I/DD Experiencing Homelessness"
Sumeet Gulati
AI 101: Simplifying the Basics of Artificial Intelligence and Exploring Opportunities for IDD Services

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* 10. 8/21/24 Early Afternoon Breakout Sessions

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Kara Delgado, Anne Bartels, Erica Falconi
"Navigating Self Directed Care - Understanding IHSS and CDASS"
Scott Bachik, Greg Wellems
"Alternative Payment Models & Becoming a Data-Driven Organization"
Dr. David Kalis
"The Art of Happiness to Improve Organizational Culture"
Megan Bowser, Christy Blakely
"Family Engagement: From Dream to Legislative Action"
Adam Tucker, Jenny Jordan
"HCBS Outcome-Based Supported Employment Pilot and Employment First"

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* 11. 8/21/24 Late Afternoon Breakout Sessions

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Kyle Corbin, Andrea Vincent
"Unleashing Potential: Elevating Independence with Remote Supports"
Jeff Newman, Catherine Sykes, Amanda Turek
"Walk the Talk: Our Experience Building a new Service Organization Centered on Representation and Empowerment"
Kate Foster, Casey McEvoy
"Streamlining Communication: Efficient Connections Between Families and Providers"
Tom Knost, Jen Mendenhall, Katherine Carol, Katie Taliercio
"Colorado's Employment First Advisory Partnership"

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* 12. Comments on the 8/21/24 Exhibitor Happy Hour Meet & Greet, if you participated.

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* 13. 8/22/24 Breakout Sessions

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Ken Winn
"It Takes a Village: Effective Behavioral Health Treatment in Residential Programs in Colorado"
Chris Yakscoe
"The Power of AI: Fueling Organizations and Elevating People"
Lloyd Lewis
"Elevating the Conversation Around DEI in the Workplace"
Tim Dolan, Kristin Hyser, Desiree Kameka-Galloway
"Neuro-Inclusive Housing Models and Advocacy"
Pamela Valenza, Darla Stuart
"Challenging Diagnostic Overshadowing - One Community Health Center's Journey to Create an IDD Integrated Care Gold Standard"

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* 14. 8/22/24 General Session Presentations

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Bonnie Silva (virtual), Colin Laughlin (virtual), Candace Bailey, Yasmin Gardner
"Office of Community Living Updates"
Sean Leuchtefeld
"The Only Constant in Life is Change: How Uncertainty in Washington Matters for Colorado"

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* 15. Comments on the Annual Luncheon with Award Presentations and introductions of the 2024 Summit IDEA Scholarship Winners and of the 2024 Direct Support Professional of the Year

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* 16. Beaver Run & Resort Conference Center Evaluation

  5 (Excellent) 4 3 2 1 (Poor) Did Not Stay at Beaver Run
Quality of the Meeting Spaces
Quality of the Meal Functions
Quality of the Staff and Services
Quality of the Hotel Rooms and Amenities

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* 17. General Feedback/Comments on the 2024 Alliance Summit

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Overall, how would you rate the 2024 Alliance Summit?

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* 18. What was your biggest takeaway from this conference? How satisfied are you with the networking and learning opportunities presented at this conference?

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* 19. Are you interested in serving on the 2024 Alliance Summit Planning Committee? This consists of taking time to research speaker proposals, solicit sponsors, and being an onsite conference volunteer in 2025.

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* 20. Contact Info

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