1. VCU-RRTC Webcast

2. Dispelling the Myths of Conversion
Suzanne Hutcheson CEO of Tri-County TEC

3. Changes Politics Funding Streams Lack of Conversion Efforts Economy
9/11

4. The Same Services remain predominately facility based!
Policy does not support employment
Train and Place Model does not work!
However – Consumers still CAN and
Want to Work in REAL Jobs!

5. Helping People Succeed!
Mission Statement
Helping People Succeed!

6. Consumer Focused Person Centered Planning Wants not needs Real Choice
Balancing Family vs. Consumer Choice
Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance. - Camus

7. Prammatic/ Fiscal Planning
Management
Staff
Board of Directors

8. Expect
Fear
Turnover
Chaos
Surprises

9. Community Belong Participate Consumer Involvement Expert
Market, Market, Market

10. Funding Partnerships/ Colaborations
Outcome Based
Performance Based
Current Funding Sources
New Funding Sources
Diversified Funding Base

11. Helping People Succeed!
Future
Unclear – We will survive if:
Recognize worth and ability of all
Be a strong citizen – business & personal
Be flexible and willing to change
Never forget what our mission is..
Helping People Succeed!