2. Letisia Comstock -Allcorn Dallasgirl_90@yahoo.com

3. Workforce Transformation??

4. The old “ caregiver ” way The Direct Support Way !

5. The old “ caregiver ” way No voices,no choices Examples: dinner, and weekends.

6. The Direct Support Way ! Our voices were heard!! Nothing about us, without us (SANYS) Informed decision making is being taught We make the decisions Examples : Christmas shopping, trips, jobs and dating !

7. What workforce transformation means to me & my family!

8. The Direct Support Project Challenge yourself to learn the Direct Supported way HOW??? By using the Core Competencies: 1. Putting people first 2.Positive relationships 3.Be professional 4.Health 5. Safety 6.Home life 7.Get Into Community

9. Putting People First Know me Empower me Help build me up Help me find and use my voice

10. Positive relationships Talk TO me Encourage me You don't always have to agree with me BUT you do have to support me I trust you

11. Be Professional Respect Accept that we are different Don't embarrass me or belittle me Don't introduce me to people as your client etc. Keep our conversations private

12. Health Encourage me to make healthy decisions Explain any healthcare paper work to me Help me to be prepared for a emergency situations Assist with healthy meals

13. Safety Teach me about safety Be updated on all your training Help me create a plan to keep my family safe Keep me safe and be safe when you're with me Teach me to stay calm in emergencies

14. Home life Respect my home Help me to learn the skills I need to survive Budget for the things I need /want Help me to adapt to my environment Teach me household skills

15. Get into the Community Connect with people Communicate Employment Local government and laws Be safe in my community

16. What the Core competencies evaluation tool means to me & my family Now we have standards Now our voices can be heard Now DSPs know what is expected of them

17. The direct supported way will help all of us grow to be the best version of ourselves!

18. Letisia Comstock -Allcorn Dallasgirl_90@yahoo.com

19. Thank you! Any questions? Please visit www.workforcetransformation.org