Once a month the support providers of Fairfield County gather together to learn, grow, and share ideas! Throughout 2023, we’re bringing you fresh ideas and perspectives from people across the state of Ohio.
May brings you:
Our Journey to Becoming a Trauma Responsive Agency
In this session you’ll hear what it took for one provider agency to not only understand the impact of traumatic stress but used the knowledge to transform their entire organization! Community Supports, Inc. is an agency committed to providing the very best supported living services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
Since this transformation, Community Supports Inc. has collaborated with Mary Vicario, Founder of Finding Hope Consulting, LLC in developing a Resilience Based De-Escalation Training. This was created to provide access and opportunity for staff at any level to learn and practice the most commonly used trauma-responsive strategies that keep everyone safe.
About the presenters:
Cindy Wright, Chief Executive Officer
Cindy is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Community Supports, Inc. She has been with Community Supports, Inc. for 24 years. As Chief Executive Officer she is responsible for the planning, organizing, staffing, motivating, directing, and management of the Supported Living agency committed to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Cindy is a cofounder of the Gold Standard Group, which has entailed building partnerships with HCDDS providers and HCDDS. She is also co-founder of the Building Capacity Through Trauma Informed Care grant in Hamilton County. Cindy is co-founder of the North Star Advantage: Pathways to Resilience series which assists other providers in Hamilton County to become trauma responsive. Additionally, Cindy created and implemented trauma-responsive training and support for Ohio’s eight Developmental Centers.
Andy Maidlow, Chief Operating Officer
Andy is a Certified Trauma Specialist and has been with Community Supports, Inc., for 8 years. As Chief Operating Officer he is responsible for day-to-day operations, program compliance, strategic planning, state/county collaboration, client acquisition, and training programs for a Supported Living agency committed to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Andy is also co-founder of the Building Capacity Through Trauma Informed Care grant in Hamilton County. He directly supervises Community Supports team members that are implementing Trauma Informed Care practices. He obtained his bachelor’s degree at The College of Mount Saint Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been in the DD field for over 18 years.
This is a FREE event open to anyone interested in creating a vibrant community where people lead fulfilling lives and make meaningful contributions!!
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MUI updates with Jen Walling!
Not able to attend in person? Email kthorne@fairfielddd.com for zoom login information!