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Forward Brightly offers 1:1 coaching & consulting; in-person workshops, and online courses to anyone experiencing life transitions. We specialize in working with people who have intellectual & developmental disabilities, including autism and their families as well as those in recovery from substance use disorder. Forward Brightly also offers training and technical assistance to educators and other professionals working with individuals experiencing life transitions.

Provides leadership on a range of projects and initiatives focused on building the capacity of organizations providing inclusive education and supports for individuals with disabilities. Develop online and face-to-face (direct) training programs and deliver training and technical assistance to secondary educators, post-secondary faculty, human service professionals, provider agency personnel, family members, youth (ages 14-25) employers and community members on services and supports for individuals with disabilities. Promote valued roles and post-secondary outcomes in inclusive education. Development of universally designed curricula and associated, accessible mapping, reflective practice and group problem solving. Coordinates state and federal projects as required and collaborates with project team. Conducts outreach and builds partnerships with a wide range of state agencies and community organizations. Responsible for the development of training information and the dissemination of these materials through multiple formats including journals, public media, conference presentations, individual seminars, classroom lectures and distance education. Works with team in development products which will be disseminated locally and nationally addressing the issues related to supporting improved post-secondary outcomes for all youth, especially those with significant disabilities.

Help Cutting Edge students become acclimated to college life, including campus activities, resident hall life, and negotiating relationships with other students and staff. Recruit & supervise Resident Hall Peer Mentors for Cutting Edge students. Liaison between Cutting Edge program and Resident Life and Parent Advisory Group. Recruit Selection Committee members and coordinate interviews for CE candidates. Coordinate application & admissions process. Recruit & supervise in-class peer mentors and maintain contact with professors of CE students. Teach Independent Living class. Manage special projects. Exhibit and present at local and regional conferences. Academic and administrative support.

• Assist clients at their job sites – training, motivating, coaching• Provide transportation and personal cares as needed• Assure safety in the community and workplace• Liaison from job site to home and Advanced Employment

• Created Educational Coaching Plan for an individual with autism• Created and facilitated a social skills group• Facilitated social connections between young adult members of LOV • Assisted with People 1st meetings

• Assist customers in daily living skills, including some personal cares. • Provide companionship and facilitate community participation. • Monitor and report medications, health status and behaviors.