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Hello! I'm wondering if anyone has tried using Therap to document and track personal outcome measures? I have developed a template for documenting, and I'm in the midst of figuring out how to tabulate the data. Before I reinvent... (more)

Randy O. said 2 months, 3 weeks ago . Like . Show Comments (11) Hide Comments (11)

Beth M. said Hi Randy - that's a good question! We've had some conversations with Therap (though not providers) in the past. There are states that use POMs and Therap extensively North Dakota and New York in particular, but to my knowledge... (more)
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Randy O. said Hi Beth, I'm actually on the cusp of having it figured out. After I've tested it and worked out any bugs, I'll share. (more)
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Beth M. said That would be great. Thanks Randy. (more)
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stacy N. said Please do share. I would love this information as well! (more)
2 months, 1 week ago

Randy O. said Hi Everyone, I'm happy to report success with using Therap to track Personal Outcome Measures and supports. We're still in kind of a Beta stage, but it's working well If anyone would like details, I can either email what I have,... (more)
2 months, 1 week ago

Stacy N. said I would love to have the information emailed to me. snoland@thearcofanchorage.org Thanks! (more)
2 months, 1 week ago

Cheryl A M. said I would appreciate having the information emailed to me, as well: cheryl.mulloy@eastersealsucp.com Thanks very much! (more)
2 months, 1 week ago

Cindy H. said Yes, I'm from North Dakota and would love to have this information! cholweger@developmenthomes.org Cindy Holweger (more)
2 months, 1 week ago

Jennifer E. D. said We are just rolling our ISP's into Therap. I would love to have this information, if you are willing to share my email is jennifer.dailey@mosaicinfo.org!! Thank You! (more)
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Randy O. said Just sent you an email, Jennifer! (more)
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pepi M D. Ms said We are in the midst of moving to Therap and I would love to have the information about combining Therap with POMs. My email is pepi_diaz-salazar@putnamarc.org Thank you! (more)
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The ADA Legacy Project celebrates the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on disability rights, and honors the contributions of individuals with disabilities and their allies who persevered in securing the passage of... (more)

Becky M. H. said 2 weeks, 1 day ago . Like . Comment

Has anyone had any experience starting a peer to peer support group for individuals who have a mental illness? I am looking for resources for training peer specialists. I have contacted NAMI, I just wondered if there were any... (more)

Jennifer E. D. said 3 weeks, 2 days ago . Like . Show Comments (1) Hide Comments (1)

I am in search of a "personal preference assessment" as referred to in factor 2 of the BAs. DOes anyone have something you are using that you would be willing to share? Thanks, Pepi Diaz-Salazar Putnam ARC

Pepi M D. Ms said 3 weeks, 3 days ago . Like . Show Comments (4) Hide Comments (4)

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the NADSP has dedicated the latest issue of our Frontline Initiative to Autism Spectrum Disorders. These articles are written specifically for the direct support professionals who play a vital... (more)

Joseph M. M. said 1 month, 2 weeks ago . Like . Comment

Hello I am just wondering if anyone has developed a visual POM chart to use when doing interviews with individuals. Hoping there was a resource that listed the outcomes with visuals since most of the individuals I work with are... (more)

Christine P. said 1 year, 2 months ago . Like . Show Comments (20) Hide Comments (20)

Carolyn M. said What a great idea - I'll be watching to see if someone has some suggestions. (more)
1 year, 1 month ago

Vickie W O. said I have a very modified version using only some of the POM questions that I used in Nebraska - just as a starting place with staff to show how people who did not communicate in a traditional manner could be interviewed and... (more)
1 year, 1 month ago

Beth M. said Vickie - would you be willing to upload the tools to the e-community library? (more)
1 year, 1 month ago

Christine P. said Hello Vickie - sorry for the delay - here is my email address if you can still forward the info - christine@addus.org.... thx (more)
10 months, 1 week ago

Stacy N. said If you could forward it to me also. snoland@thearcofanchorage.org. Thanks! (more)
10 months, 1 week ago

Jean D J. said Please forward the information to jjensen@arcofsteuben.org (more)
10 months, 1 week ago

Sarahjane D. said Can you please forward the information to sarahjanedoyle76@gmail.com (more)
10 months, 1 week ago

kristy A. said Will you please forward the information to Kristyallen74@aim.com as well. Thanks so much! (more)
10 months ago

Vickie W O. said Thanks to all of you who requested copies of my pictorial interview tool for the POMs but I have re-thought this process and realized the pictures used have to be individualized or they will not work and will probably be... (more)
10 months ago

Beth M. said Hi everyone: I agree with Vickie that the individualization is key so developing a set format/tool is probably not optimal. Talking with others who know the person well, to learn about how they do communicate and their... (more)
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Christine P. said Hi Beth & Vickie, can anyone have a look at this drop box. I have had similar requests for guidance in developing tools to use with people who have non traditional communitcation. Cheers Christine (more)
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Doris R. H. said Beth - Can you invite me? I would love to look at the photos. Thanks (more)
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cindy H. said Yes, I would love to look at the photos too. (more)
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Amber P. said Beth, Could you send me an invite too? (more)
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sarahjane D. said Hi Beth, I would love to see the photos too, can you send me an invite please? Thanks. (more)
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cindy H. said Was this put in the library? (more)
3 months ago

Beth M. said It wasn't put in the libary - files are too large. I sent you an invitation to join a web based file sharing site called Dropbox and to view a folder there. If you'll forward me the best email address to use... (more)
3 months ago

Dana H S. said I would love to be a part of the invite also! (more)
2 months, 1 week ago

Susan S. said Dana - Beth is traveling but I will make sure she gets back to you when she returns. (more)
2 months ago

Beth M. said Susan - I've already replied to Dana privately and asked her to send me her email address (non-eCommunity) so that I can issue invitation to join/view DropBox. (more)
2 months ago

Shane Koyczan "To This Day" http://www.tothisdayproject.com A powerful video about confronting bullying. Please share generously.

Becky M. H. said 2 months, 3 weeks ago . Like . Comment

Here is the link to an upcoming webinar series presented by the National Task Group on Dementia and IDD being sponsored thru AADMD: http://aadmd.org/ntg/webinars The cost is only $30 which is a bargain for the presenters,... (more)

Becky M. H. said 2 months, 3 weeks ago . Like . Comment

Hi there. I would like to know if anyone has a staff evaluation tool for individuals to use to rate/evaluate staff? Also, would anyone want to share how they incorporated the Personal Outcomes Measures in their Agency's... (more)

Ivel K. said 7 months, 1 week ago . Like . Show Comments (2) Hide Comments (2)

"When Bill Met Shelley - No Disability Could Keep Them Apart" Great article. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/liveblog/wp/2013/02/07/when-bill-met-shelley-no-disability-could-keep-them-apart/

Susan S. said 3 months ago . Like . Comment

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