The Power of Choice - Choice Advising
This session is a collaborative effort between ODDS and the CMEs. In this session, you will understand what Choice Advising is and how it works, present information in a professional and unbiased way, and empower people and their families/representatives to make informed decisions.
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Straub Hall, Room 245
Classroom/lecture w Facilitated Conversation
General Skills
All ages
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Presented by

Learning and Development Specialist Lead
ODDS
Mike Etzel is a dedicated Training and Development Specialist with the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS). With over 12 years of experience in education, his work focuses on the careful design and implementation of training to support ongoing learning and development.

Training Unit Manager
ODDS
Andrea Muzikant is currently the ODDS Training Unit manager and has supported people with I/DD for over 25 years. Andrea in the past has worked for Lane, Washington and Multnomah counties.

Director of Brokerage Services for UCP Oregon
UCP Connections and UCP Mentors
Sarah Noack (They/She) is the Director of Brokerage Services for UCP of Oregon, where she oversees in-home support services for both of UCP’s brokerages. Sarah has been involved in IDD services since 2001, and has worked as a Personal Agent, Lead, Operations, Provider Coordinator, and Brokerage Director. Throughout all these experiences, she has learned many personal and professional skills around case management, non-profit management, facilitation, advocacy, the impact of disability, navigating systems, change management, accessibility, and the amazing things that can be accomplished through collaborative partnerships.

Lead services coordinator
Washington CDDP
I started with Washington CDDP during July 2021, and am currently a lead services coordinator on our adult in-home team. Prior to working at Washington CDDP, I was a PA and lead PA at a brokerage serving the Portland metro area.
Handouts
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Straub Hall, Room 245
Classroom/lecture w Facilitated Conversation
General Skills
All ages
Scroll down to view handouts.