Shaping the Future: Full Schedule

8:00am MDT

Registration and Networking

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MDT

All Hands

Welcome to "Shaping the Future!" Check-in and receive helpful information about the conference events.

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Registration

9:00am MDT

Shaping the Future: Conference Kick Off

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am MDT

All Hands

Welcome to "Shaping the Future!" In this session, we'll give you a sneak peek into what you can expect at the conference and the goals we hope to achieve. Get ready for an exciting and informative experience!

Moderators

Libby Oseguera

Executive Director, Utah Developmental Disabilities Council

Libby has served the public for over twenty years working in adaptive recreation, employment supports, and many years of advocacy programming, policy work and active engagement in improving publicly-funded services and supports. She received a Bachelor of Science, Recreation at the... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary

9:15am MDT

Opening Plenary Session: Advocating For Yourself and Others!

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:00am MDT

All Hands

We will learn what it means to advocate for ourselves and for others. Then we will talk about how to do it with confidence.

Speakers

Andy Barlow

Advocate

Andy (she/her) Barlow is the YLC (Youth Leadership Committee) Chairman and is on the APRIL (Assionastion of Programs for Rural Independence) as the YSC (Youth Steering Committee) Advisory Chair. She has taught Advocating for the Youths (Young Adults) for all the 5/6 Main IL Centers... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:15am - 10:00am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary

10:00am MDT

Rotation Series #1

Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT

All Hands

Build your leadership skills with fun and fast activities that help you grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and self-determination. In this interactive session, you will learn how to take charge and speak up. Whether you want to be a stronger leader or want to feel more confident, these hands-on activities will give you useful tools to use in everyday life. Join us for an exciting and supportive session that will help you step up and lead with confidence!

Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Breakout Session

11:00am MDT

Break – Networking

Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:00am - 11:15am MDT

TBA

Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:00am - 11:15am MDT
TBA

Break, Networking

11:15am MDT

Boxing for Fitness: Learn the Basics

Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT

All Hands

Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle and does great things for our bodies and minds. In this session we will learn the basics of boxing for fitness. We will learn 6 punches; jab, cross, hooks and uppercuts. We will also learn what a stance is, and how to find it. Work up a sweat and have some fun in this intro to boxing session. NOTE- this session is accessible for all abilities. We will "shadowbox" which means to punch the air. We will not punch people.

Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary

12:00pm MDT

Lunch and Learn: How to Choose or Change a Support Coordinator

Tuesday May 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT

All Hands

Grab a plate of tasty food and find a seat to chat about Support Coordination! Your home and community-based services are important tools to help you live your best life. Having a support coordinator who can help you plan and select the best options is important. This session will help people who are enrolled in DSPD services to better understand the responsibilities and expectations of a support coordinator. You will also gain tips and guides to help you choose or change your support coordinator.

Speakers

Calleen Kenney

Project Coordinator, Utah Parent Center

Calleen Kenney is the Project Coordinator for the Family to Family Network at the Utah Parent Center. She has worked with many state and national agencies over the past 24 years in autism advocacy and systems support for families. As the mother of a 26-year-old with multiple diagnoses... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary, Lunch

12:45pm MDT

Teamwork – Leadership Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday May 20, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm MDT

All Hands

Work in small groups to solve problems and make decisions.

Tuesday May 20, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary, Networking

1:40pm MDT

Rotation Series #2

Tuesday May 20, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT

All Hands

Tuesday May 20, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Breakout Session

2:40pm MDT

Break – Networking

Tuesday May 20, 2025 2:40pm - 2:50pm MDT

TBA

Tuesday May 20, 2025 2:40pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA

Break, Networking

2:50pm MDT

Mapping Your Health and Wellness Journey with Charting the LifeCourse Tools

Tuesday May 20, 2025 2:50pm - 3:20pm MDT

All Hands

Your health and wellness is important, but it can be difficult to know exactly what you need to be healthy. We will explore Charting the LifeCourse tools to map out your strengths, supports, needs and vision for your health and wellness.

Tuesday May 20, 2025 2:50pm - 3:20pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary

3:20pm MDT

Reflections and Feedback: The End of Day Wrap-Up

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:20pm - 3:30pm MDT

All Hands

Final thoughts and feedback about the day.

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary

8:00am MDT

Registration and Networking

Wednesday May 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am MDT

All Hands

Welcome to "Shaping the Future!" Check-in and receive helpful information about the conference events.

Wednesday May 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

8:30am MDT

Welcome and State of Agency Address

Wednesday May 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am MDT

All Hands

During this session, we'll guide attendees through the different conference activities and expectations so that everyone can feel prepared and get the most out of their experience. Attendees will hear from Department of Health and Human Services leadership. We will work together to dive into the exciting opportunities and shape the future ahead!

Speakers

Tonya Hales

Libby Oseguera

Executive Director, Utah Developmental Disabilities Council

Angie Pinna

Wednesday May 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary

9:00am MDT

Shared Living: A Next Generation Service Model with Stability, Consistency and Quality at Its Core

Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MDT

All Hands

This presentation explores GoodLife's pioneering Professional Family Teaching (PFT) Shared Living model, which is CMS’ settings-rule facing: to provide safe arrangements that cultivate inclusive lives where support is personal, individualized, and natural. By leveraging the strengths of both natural and Professional Families, the Shared Living model offers a sustainable solution for delivering high-quality services and is truly a win-win-win. It allows those with disabilities to access stable, high- quality care, accessible housing, personalized wrap around services, and transportation. Shared Living keeps costs manageable for the organization, but it also benefits Professional Families by allowing them to receive attractive, tax-exempt compensation while sharing the expense of costs they are already incurring (like costs for housing and transportation). Attendees will gain insights into critical features of GoodLife’s Shared Living model, implementation strategies, and real-life success stories. Furthermore, they will discover opportunities for future growth and innovation in next-generation care delivery.

Speakers

Dr. Mike Strouse

President & CEO, GoodLife Innovations, Inc.

For more than 30 years Mike has led GoodLife Innovations, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Mike’s extensive work encompasses research, development, refinement, and dissemination of evidence-based, nationally-regarded, community service models that consistently produce person-centered... Read More →

Shared Living pdf

Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary

9:00am MDT

Exhibitor Booths

Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT

Lonestar

The Exhibitor Hall showcases a wide array of resources, services, and informational booths to benefit you and those you support.

Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Lonestar

Exhibitor Hall

10:00am MDT

Break - Exhibitors and Networking

Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:10am MDT

TBA

Now is a great time to take a break and mingle with others at the event? It's a great opportunity to meet new people and have some interesting conversations. Enjoy your time getting to know others!

Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:10am MDT
TBA

Plenary, Networking

10:10am MDT

Grief Literacy: Strategies for Supporting Grieving Adults

Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:10am - 11:50am MDT

All Hands

People with intellectual or developmental disabilities are often shielded from opportunities to process, express, or learn about grief. This session will discuss needs of grievers and offer strategies for helpers to support people after a difficult loss.

Speakers

Laura Bradbury

Social Worker, Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program, University of Utah College of Nursing

Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:10am - 11:50am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary

11:50am MDT

Break - Exhibitors and Networking

Wednesday May 21, 2025 11:50am - 12:00pm MDT

TBA

Now is a great time to take a break and mingle with others at the event? It's a great opportunity to meet new people and have some interesting conversations. Enjoy your time getting to know others!

Wednesday May 21, 2025 11:50am - 12:00pm MDT
TBA

Break, Networking

12:00pm MDT

Lunch and Awards Presentation

Wednesday May 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

All Hands

Enjoy lunch and networking followed by the recognition of the 2025 Advocacy Awardees presented by the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council and the 2025 Ila Marie Goodey Awards presented by the Division of Services for People with Disabilities

Wednesday May 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary, Lunch

1:00pm MDT

Exploring Opportunities for the Utah Long-Term Services and Supports System

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

Beehive

In 2023, the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) began a research study for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services to learn about what is and isn’t going well in the current long-term services and supports system. In this session, HSRI and partners at the Utah Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice will present an overview of the study, research findings to date, and gather feedback about potential opportunities for improving services and supports for people with disabilities and older adults in Utah.

Speakers

Jami Petner Arrey

Project Director, Human Services Research Institute

Talk to me about federal and state disability policies, services, and funding.

Saska Rajcevic

Engagement Coordinator, Human Services Research Institute

Saska is a Project Manager for the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) which is administered by the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI). NCAPPS is an initiative from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Centers for Medicare... Read More →

Katie Emmett

Utah State University Disability Research, Policy, and Practice

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Beehive

Blue Circle, Breakout

1:00pm MDT

Empowering Advocacy: Understanding Disability Service Funding and Legislative Impact

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

1241

Systems can be intricate, and the funding streams that support crucial services for people with disabilities can be complex. This session aims to make it easier to understand how services are funded and the impact of your voice in the legislative process. Join us in learning how to advocate for people with disabilities in a manner that suits you best. Every voice is important, so let's work together to speak up and advocate for positive change!

Speakers

Mary Urie

Policy Support Specialist, Utah Developmental Disabilities Council

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
1241

Green Star, Breakout

1:00pm MDT

Partnering to Ensure Success (Yours, Ours, and the Utahns We Serve)

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

All Hands

Health and safety of individuals
Administrative requirements are met
Quality service delivery.

This session will provide an overview of the responsibilities of the Division of Licensing and Background Checks and the Division of Continuous Quality and Improvement and how we coordinate our efforts to support a strong service system for Utahns.

Speakers

Carrie Bambrough

Director, Division of Continuous Quality and Improvement

Shannon Thoman-Black

Division Director, Utah Department of Health and Human Services Division of Licensing and Background Checks

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Orange Triangle, Breakout

1:00pm MDT

The Essential Keys to Navigating Housing and Resources

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

1242

Learn through peer-to-peer guidance who have faced similar challenges, have relevant expertise, and shared experiences. Expand possibilities by understanding independence through choice, navigation, education, service and resources.

Speakers

Alejandra Preciado

DSPD Housing Specialist, DHHS Services for People with Disabilities

Ale has over 13 years of experience working to help individuals with disabilities. Prior to coming to DSPD, she was a service coordinator and manager for an early intervention program whose focus was helping advocate for children with disabilities and empowering their families. She... Read More →

Lydia Robertson

Accounting Manager, TURN Community Services

Lydia started at TURN Community Services in May 2002 as Accounts Payable and Housing Advocate. She was the Housing Advocate for almost eight years before suggesting the need for it to be a dedicated position due to the volume of individuals served by TURN now on housing vouchers... Read More →

Melissa Gardner

Housing Specialist, TURN Community Services

Melissa started at TURN in October 1998. She began as a direct support staff to being the Residential Coordinator at a few different residential sites. In 2018 Melissa made the change to the Housing Specialist for TURN. The Housing Specialist’s role is to be the advocate for the... Read More →

Camille Bowen

DSPD Statewide Housing Coordinator, DHHS Services for People with Disabilities

Camille has over 23 years of affordable housing experience. Prior to coming to DSPD, she was a Property Director serving those 55 and older, administering multiple HUD funded housing programs, which included positions as 504 Coordinator and Federal Programs Compliance Officer. She... Read More →

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
1242

Yellow Square, Breakout

2:10pm MDT

Supported Decision-making

Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm MDT

Beehive

Now that Utah has codified supported decision-making, this session will focus on the specifics of the new law, including how individuals can begin creating a supported decision-making agreement, what an agreement might include, and what protections exist.

Speakers

Nate Crippes

Public Affairs Supervising Attorney, Disability Law Center

Nate Crippes is the Public Affairs Supervising Attorney at the Disability Law Center (DLC). In his current role, he oversees the DLC’s outreach, intake, public policy, and communications teams. As the Public Affairs Supervising Attorney, he has greatly expanded the DLC's public... Read More →

Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm MDT
Beehive

Blue Circle, Breakout

2:10pm MDT

Fostering Healthy Relationships for Individuals with Disabilities: Resources for Professionals

Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm MDT

1241

This presentation aims to provide an array of resources and information tailored for professionals and caregivers assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in fostering and sustaining healthy relationships.

Speakers

Alex Schiwal

Researcher, Managing Editor DDNJ, Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice Utah State University

Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm MDT
1241

Green Star, Breakout

2:10pm MDT

Partnering to Ensure Success (Yours, Ours, and the Utahns We Serve)

Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm MDT

All Hands

To support a quality services system, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) through the Division of Licensing and Background Check (DLBC) and the Division of Continuous Quality and Improvement (CQI), support contracted, licensed and certified providers to ensure;

Health and safety of individuals

Administrative requirements are met

Quality service delivery.

This session will provide an overview of the responsibilities of the Division of Licensing and Background Checks and the Division of Continuous Quality and Improvement and how we coordinate our efforts to support a strong service system for Utahns.

Speakers

Carrie Bambrough

Director, Division of Continuous Quality and Improvement

Shannon Thoman-Black

Division Director, Utah Department of Health and Human Services Division of Licensing and Background Checks

Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Orange Triangle, Breakout

2:10pm MDT

Understanding Medicaid Waivers and DSPD Eligibility

Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm MDT

1242

This session will cover the eligibility process, wait list basics, and the five Medicaid Waivers DSPD manages

Speakers

Angie Pinna

Services for People with Disabilities

Jamie Douglas

Services for People with Disabilities

Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:10pm MDT
1242

Yellow Square, Breakout

3:10pm MDT

Break - Exhibitors and Networking

Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:10pm - 3:20pm MDT

TBA

Now is a great time to take a break and mingle with others at the event? It's a great opportunity to meet new people and have some interesting conversations. Enjoy your time getting to know others!

Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:10pm - 3:20pm MDT
TBA

Break, Networking

3:20pm MDT

Neighborhood Network: A Next Generation Service Model

Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:20pm - 4:30pm MDT

All Hands

As demand for care rises and the workforce shrinks, in-home care—the most preferred option—is becoming increasingly unreliable, costly, and difficult to access, especially for those with complex needs. Families are stepping in to fill gaps, with over 50% of care now self- directed and many states paying family caregivers. This session explores GoodLife’s innovative Safety Net and Neighborhood models, designed to overcome the challenges of in-home care by blending its benefits with the strengths of congregate care. Learn how GoodLife organizes scalable, person-centered community care, the core skill that promotes safety and independence, and the impact these models have had on outcomes, staff capacity, and policy.

Speakers

Dr. Mike Strouse

President & CEO, GoodLife Innovations, Inc.

Neighborhood Network pdf

Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:20pm - 4:30pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary

4:30pm MDT

Reflections and Feedback: The End of Day Wrap-Up

Wednesday May 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:45pm MDT

All Hands

Final thoughts and feedback about the day.

Wednesday May 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:45pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Plenary

9:00am MDT

Registration and Networking

Thursday May 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MDT

All Hands

Thursday May 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Registration

10:00am MDT

Safety Leadership Institute: Introduction to Human Factors and System Safety

Thursday May 22, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm MDT

Zions Bancorporation’s Midvale Technology Center

Participants explore the fundamentals of safety science, human factors, and system safety from a leadership perspective. The session provides a framework for understanding systemic safety and accountability, covering modern models of organizational learning, ethics, and decision-making. Leaders will examine how to respond to incidents and everyday performance challenges in a way that fosters improvement, rather than reinforcing punitive cycles. This two-day program provides a comprehensive understanding of safety science and practical leadership strategies for creating sustainable change. The Safety Leadership Institute engages leaders at all levels in supporting safety advancement, system improvement, and ethical responses to failure—ensuring they have the skills to lead effectively and cultivate a learning-focused culture.

Speakers

Collaborative Safety

Safety Leadership Institute Two Day Overview and Agenda pdf

Thursday May 22, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Zions Bancorporation’s Midvale Technology Center 7860 Bingham Jct Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA

Workshop

8:00am MDT

Registration and Networking

Friday May 23, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MDT

All Hands

Friday May 23, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047

Registration

9:00am MDT

Safety Leadership Institute: Language, Practical Application, and Supporting Culture Transformation

Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MDT

TBA

The second day focuses on applying safety science principles in leadership practice. Topics include the role of language in shaping staff performance,
strategies for responding to high-profile incidents, and methods for leading cultural transformation. Participants will also gain practical tools for engaging
with key stakeholders, including staff, the public, and external oversight bodies, to maintain trust and transparency. Additionally, the session provides
a roadmap for implementing the Collaborative Safety Model and sustaining long-term culture change within an agency.

Speakers

Collaborative Safety

Safety Leadership Institute Two Day Overview and Agenda pdf

Friday May 23, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MDT
TBA

Workshop

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