PPRIT Meeting Minutes 1/15/15

Presentations:
Person Centered Learning (A Different Drum
Reading Program) Amy Abourezk, PCL
Coordinator
This is reading instruction that is: confidence
building, student-centered, focused on success and
meaning based. Positive reinforcement is a big part
of the program. They use questioning strategies for
students to figure out when something isnt right. It
usually takes 12-16 months to show reading
progress. Program helps build confidence back up.
Students are typically adults with disabilities,
school districts and some kids. Program does not
have Medicaid/Medicare.
$160.00 for 12 sessions if student is with school
district or agency. Free for students not with an
agency or school district.
Person Centered Learning is looking for a new
home. They would like to be part of an agency and
need 2 quiet rooms with a table and chairs. It
would be ideal if one room could also be a safe and
secure place to store materials and confidential
files. Must be wheelchair accessible. Internet
access and use of a copier will also help to

enhance the services that we provide for our

students. Needs to be on the bus route/Metro
mobility. PCL has no funds available to pay rent.
The space provided to them will have to be
donated.
Ph: 719-357-0381
tutorsPCL@gmail.com or
Amy.abourezk@acesofoundation.com
DDHC Developmental Disabilities Health Center
Crystal Fields-Burdeck
Healthcare for adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities (IDD). This innovative
health home model features multidisciplinary,
integrated primary care, that is customized to the
needs and experiences of people with IDD. DDHC
partners are Peak Vista Community Health Centers,
The Resource Exchange, Aspen Pointe and New
Heights Behavioral Health.
Group Classes: Healthy Relationships, Sexual
Awareness and Knowledge, Mind Over Mood,
Family and Caregiver Support Series for Intellectual
Disability and Psychiatric Needs.
Case Management Role at DDHC:

Primary tasks Preparing PMIPs, outreach, waitlist

support, liaison for those in active service. Watch
for change appointments are more available,
patient paperwork is available at website, HIPPA
consent forms/privacy practices, collaboration with
community partners.
Clinic is housed in Peak Vista. Call 344-6155 to
register.
cfields@TRE.org
CHS Martial Arts, LLC Programs Sterling Chase, Sr
Martial arts instruction along with history,
language, customs and courtesy to instill a solid
martial arts foundation. Every student receives
personal training in a group environment. Classes
meet 3 x week. Has Taekwondo for Exceptional
Needs Children, Ladies Self-Defense, Medical
Professional Self-Defense, Hiker and Joggers SelfDefense, Hwarang Seed. Will also develop program
specifically for agency needs.
Ph: 232-7766
7868 N. Academy Blvd
CS, CO 80920
Announcements:

Discover Goodwill Pursuits Program starting

February 2, 2015.
Community to End Homelessness Point in Time
Survey (January 26, 2015) If school districts know
of any homeless youth, please provide that
information.
Ph: 572-7486 Regina DiPadova
rdipadova@cheyennevillage.org
Innocaption David Winney
Allows deaf people to talk on smart phones.
support@innocaption.com or www.innocaption.com
TRE SLS Supported Living Services Marsha Unruh
There are only 80 more people on the wait list for
SLS. As people are turning 18 year, they are doing
assessments and offering services. If you know of
someone who has not received a letter, notify
Marsha.
PPLD Pikes Peak Library District Christine
Library Explorers monthy program for adults with
disabilities that takes place at 6 libraries:

Cheyenne Mountain, East, 21C, Penrose, Ruth

Holley, Sand Creek.
Ppld.org
DVR- D11 SWAP Coordinator
DVR has let 1000 more people off the wait list. By
March there should be no wait list.
Other Business:
If anyone knows of an agency to speak at monthly
meeting contact Carol Lampe.
Request for The ARC to speak on the budget but
nobody was present at the meeting.
Inquired about food being paid for out of budget for
CSDB parent nights. Marsha informed that this was
in the budget and was approved by all. Tera Lynn is
to send invoice for food to Will at the Arc.
Resource Fair:
We know vendors have already signed up but not
sure how many to date.
On the the website the date on top is 2014 and
needs to be changed to 2015.
Agencies need to register to be in the fair/directory
and use pay pal to do so.

February 19 meeting
Chris Brandt, Facilitator
Mary Ann Cooper, Notetaker
Kim Van Valkenburg, Notetaker