Working in Oils, Acrylics, Pastels. Landscape, figure-work, and still-life.~ Member of the Lawrence Art Guild ~ Featured in numerous private collections in the Midwest; including the Wood County Hospital. Bowling Green, Ohio~ Contributor to the creative publication: "House of Belief: Creating Your Own Personal Style" Kadtillac, Kelee. House of Belief: Creating Your Own Personal Style . Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith Publisher, 2000. ~Oil Paintings featured on The Oprah Winfrey… Show more Working in Oils, Acrylics, Pastels. Landscape, figure-work, and still-life.~ Member of the Lawrence Art Guild ~ Featured in numerous private collections in the Midwest; including the Wood County Hospital. Bowling Green, Ohio~ Contributor to the creative publication: "House of Belief: Creating Your Own Personal Style" Kadtillac, Kelee. House of Belief: Creating Your Own Personal Style . Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith Publisher, 2000. ~Oil Paintings featured on The Oprah Winfrey show (2002) related to Kelee's Best selling book Show less

Combined with strong and dedicated local ownership and staff, Grapes & Paints has the passion to provide each customer with an experience that they will never forget. Emphasizing “fun art” not fine art, Grapes & Paints pairs groups of novice painters with enthusiastic local artists who guide them stroke-by-stroke through creating their own version of a featured art work. The relaxed, laid back environment is more of an art party than an art class. Painters are encouraged to bring in their… Show more Combined with strong and dedicated local ownership and staff, Grapes & Paints has the passion to provide each customer with an experience that they will never forget. Emphasizing “fun art” not fine art, Grapes & Paints pairs groups of novice painters with enthusiastic local artists who guide them stroke-by-stroke through creating their own version of a featured art work. The relaxed, laid back environment is more of an art party than an art class. Painters are encouraged to bring in their favorite appetizer and adult refreshments, making it an ideal venue for occasions such as team buildings, date nights, birthday celebrations or a girls’ night out. Basically a place that can be enjoyed by everyone! PHONE: (913) 314-2650EMAIL: GrapesAndPaints@gmail.com Show less

Introducing training opportunities for Home and Community Based Agencies serving those diagnosed with disabilities.We’ll work with your business to ensure support professionals have the tools they need to provide the best care and quality of life for everyone you serve. Choose from the following:Rights and Responsibilities…We all share the same rights. We’ll explain the duty we, as professionals, share in understanding and defending them for those we serve, while also… Show more Introducing training opportunities for Home and Community Based Agencies serving those diagnosed with disabilities.We’ll work with your business to ensure support professionals have the tools they need to provide the best care and quality of life for everyone you serve. Choose from the following:Rights and Responsibilities…We all share the same rights. We’ll explain the duty we, as professionals, share in understanding and defending them for those we serve, while also encouraging responsibilityAbuse, Neglect, and ExploitationThe evolution of our services, and your role in recognizing A,N,&E. Each category is defined, and our duty as mandated reporters is detailed.Person-Centered PlanningHow we help the people we serve live life to it’s fullest. Instruction in planning, development, and implementation of goal-oriented strategies.Rights, Risks, and RestrictionsWhat is a “risk assessment? What is a “rights restriction”? Identifying risks and the processes we use in determining when to limit a person’s rights are outlinedListening to Behavior: Behavioral Support Planning and ImplementationYou’ll learn the best ways to begin gathering behavior-related information, and how to develop strategies to help your clientsUnderstanding Prader-Willi Syndrome (Supports for Severe Eating Disorders) For some, The compulsion to eat is not simply a “behavior”. By learning the facts about PWS, you can help reduce the risks. We discuss ways to protect the people we serve against potential consequences related this complex genetic condition Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder The Center for Disease Control estimates that FASD affects up to 1 in 20 (CDC Vital Signs, February 2016). The effects are lifelong, and present challenges that most providers are unprepared for. Learn about these challenges, and how best to support those suffering from this completely preventable disorder Show less

Service Coordination for adults and children with disabilities, including those with mental health and substance abuse challenges.~ Experienced service coordination for adults and children eligible for Medicaid Waivered MR/DD services including: ~ Four years of experience as a Certified Independent Living Counselor for the Kansas W.O.R.K. program.~ Active participation and coordination for the Kansas Medicaid Transition to the Managed Care Model of 2013~ Assisted… Show more Service Coordination for adults and children with disabilities, including those with mental health and substance abuse challenges.~ Experienced service coordination for adults and children eligible for Medicaid Waivered MR/DD services including: ~ Four years of experience as a Certified Independent Living Counselor for the Kansas W.O.R.K. program.~ Active participation and coordination for the Kansas Medicaid Transition to the Managed Care Model of 2013~ Assisted in the expansion of licensed services in Johnson, Wyandotte, and Miami Counties ~ Development of Agency wide forms for internal and external distribution to support company growth~ Specializing in the development and management of Positive Behavioral Supports that work in tandem with an Individualized Education Plan, Justice Plan and/or Person-Centered Support Plan ~ Extensive experience in the creation of supports for individuals who have been diagnosed within the Autism Spectrum, and with Prater-Willi Syndrome Show less

~Administrative Employee of the Year, 2010 for exceptional dedication, innovation, and commitment to quality service~Experienced service coordination for 29 adults and children eligible for Medicaid Waivered MR/DD services ~Received specialized training on supports for persons diagnosed with Prater-Willi Syndrome at ~The Children’s Institute’s Prater-Willi Syndrome Clinic: A Nationally-recognized PWS acute care facility~Assisted in the expansion of licensed services in neighboring… Show more ~Administrative Employee of the Year, 2010 for exceptional dedication, innovation, and commitment to quality service~Experienced service coordination for 29 adults and children eligible for Medicaid Waivered MR/DD services ~Received specialized training on supports for persons diagnosed with Prater-Willi Syndrome at ~The Children’s Institute’s Prater-Willi Syndrome Clinic: A Nationally-recognized PWS acute care facility~Assisted in the expansion of licensed services in neighboring Wyandotte County by accepting 90% of all initial Wyandotte County case referrals~Contributor to a 2 year/ 26% growth rate of person’s served by the agency’s case management department~First Bethesda Targeted Case Manager to transition consumers from Intermediate Care Facilities to community residential settings via the National “Money Follows the Person” program Show less

ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR, RECREATIONAL LEADERCommunity Living Opportunities May, 2001 - February, 2007• Assistant Supervisor, recreational day services for intellectually disabled adults• Class instruction, curriculum development, lesson planning and implementation for approximately 50 consumers receiving activity-based day services • Designed and built fully-functional Sensory Room for clients with autism• Addressed the 2000 Kansas Legislature to promote direct support staff… Show more ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR, RECREATIONAL LEADERCommunity Living Opportunities May, 2001 - February, 2007• Assistant Supervisor, recreational day services for intellectually disabled adults• Class instruction, curriculum development, lesson planning and implementation for approximately 50 consumers receiving activity-based day services • Designed and built fully-functional Sensory Room for clients with autism• Addressed the 2000 Kansas Legislature to promote direct support staff retention, wage increases and equity• Promotional material development and creation, including flyers, logos, and advertisements. • Interactive learning material development, design, and printing; worksheets, games, & artistic media designed to enhance cognitive and fine/gross motor development• Active participation in BASIS assessments & person-centered plan meetings• Responsible for the training of new day service staff• Assisted with Day Service Budget supervision and implementation• Management of communication between staff, supervisors, family members, case management, employment, medical personnel, and community resources. Show less

• Assistant Supervisor, residential services for mentally disabled adults. • Developed home-based art class program to promote recreational therapy & cultural awareness• Participation in numerous administrative committees, including Human Rights, Agency Mission Development • Managed daily living, employment, and community integration for 12 residential consumers• Coordinating the Implementation of individualized support & service objectives• Active participant in the… Show more • Assistant Supervisor, residential services for mentally disabled adults. • Developed home-based art class program to promote recreational therapy & cultural awareness• Participation in numerous administrative committees, including Human Rights, Agency Mission Development • Managed daily living, employment, and community integration for 12 residential consumers• Coordinating the Implementation of individualized support & service objectives• Active participant in the support and service objective planning process• Individualized budget creation, supervision and implementation• Medical Service Coordinator: Attended appointments and provided relevant data to medical personnel. Show less