Remote supports are a hot topic in the disability services sector. Important questions are being raised about how remote supports are designed, implemented, and assessed. How can technology be effectively put in place to promote independence? What are the ethical considerations to explore? How can we ensure people receiving services are the decision-makers involving remote supports? When does technology start to become a rights restriction? What are the real-world implications in people’s lives?
In this free Q&A style webinar Remote Supports: ‘Ask The Expert’ with Envision Unlimited, you’ll receive guidance, tips, and insight from an agency that has successfully implemented remote supports. We’re welcoming Envision Unlimited’s Kristen Salkas (Director of Innovation), Tina Lowry (Director of Quality Assurance), and Jesse (person receiving services) to describe their journey, detail real-life experiences, and answer your questions. You can share your questions via the Zoom registration form or ask them during the live session.
CQL will be offering American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation during this webinar. We will also be using Zoom’s built-in live transcription (closed captioning) feature. If you need any other reasonable accommodations, you can share those in the registration form. Any requests need to be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date of the webinar.
Presenters / Moderator
Dr. Kristen Salkas
Envision Unlimited
Dr. Kristen Salkas is the Director of Innovation at Envision Unlimited. She earned her PhD in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago and brings over 12 years of experience in the disability field. Kristen has published in peer-reviewed journals, spoken at national conferences, and teaches as an adjunct instructor. Passionate about translating research into practice, she is committed to building inclusive systems that center the voices of people with disabilities.
Dr. Kristen Salkas
Envision Unlimited
Tina Marie Lowry
Envision Unlimited
Tina Marie Lowry is a quality assurance leader with a passion for building inclusive, person-centered systems with over two decades of experience in disability services. Tina brings a unique and valuable perspective to her work as an autistic professional. Currently, she is the Director of Quality Assurance at Envision Unlimited and a Quality Enhancement Specialist for CQL.
Tina Marie Lowry
Envision Unlimited
Jesse Brian McMorris
Advocate for Independent Living
Jesse Brian McMorris is 49 years old. He is originally from the west side of Chicago. Jesse currently lives in a remote support home with Envision Unlimited. He is an advocate for independent living options. Jesse believes remote supports help him achieve his goal of living independently. Jesse likes basketball, movies, video games, and shopping.
Jesse Brian McMorris
Advocate for Independent Living
Katherine Dunbar
CQL Vice President of Services and Systems Excellence
Katherine Dunbar oversees CQL’s core services and provides strategic direction involving accreditation, training, and certification. Katherine has decades of experience in the field, holding various leadership positions and was responsible for directing services in multiple states.
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CQL Vice President of Services and Systems Excellence