When
May 8th 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Where
This is an online event via Zoom.
For more information on the Zoom platform, please visit https://youtu.be/hIkCmbvAHQQ prior to the event.
Contact
Shaun Wood
shaun@gowise.org
The Fundamental Series:
Coffee and Conversation with Shaun Wood and
Josie Sparks
This 4-week series of Coffee Conversation series is an informative virtual, technical assistance forum for service professionals. We will meet weekly for a 1.5-hour session to connect and learn together. Conversations will include the fundamentals of IE and CI services, tools, problem solving, finding and developing new resources/opportunities in the community. Participants will be able to share virtual and in person strategies while also using each other as resources to share ideas and ask questions regarding Community Inclusion services.
Week at a glance topics:
Week 1- How we are continuing to support individuals through CI services
Week 2 - Discover and Research (what does that look like today)
Week 3 – Building a stronger and supportive community
Week 4 – Innovative and successful outcomes
In order to ensure we at Wise have accurate attendance records, we require each participant to register for each separate event they attend in this series. You must register for each event separately. You can find links to registration for each event in our Wise Calendar at gowise.org/calendar. The only way we can show proof of your attendance at an event is if you register for that specific event, and then sign into the Zoom platform using the same name that you registered under. Please send a message to Rob Van Oss in the Chat Box if you have questions or need support with this piece. You can also call him at (206) 501-9977.
*Please note: Wise maintains registration and attendance records for our events and training programs. Attendees that fully participate in events and/or complete training programs will receive a certificate to document full participation as back up for billing purposes. Wise is required to monitor participation in our courses and provide reports to our funding sources so that they may utilize these records in the course of their audits of programs. These reports may include actual time spent by attendee name, event/training title, county and state. Reports are provided to ensure there is documented proof of the appropriate use of government funds for the purposes of professional development.
There are no refunds for those that do not attend the scheduled webinar. If you do miss the webinar, we will provide you with a code to access the next webinar free.
Josie Sparks, Wise
Josie Sparks brings many years of experience leading teams utilizing her interdisciplinary background in Community Inclusion and Individualize Employment. It is her belief that community-based participation honors the experiences that each individual brings to the table, demanding inclusion from the ground up, and in the process, captures community values and encourages dialogue with social justice at heart. This keeps her motivated to deliver quality care and superior client outcomes to experience their full potential.
Josie is passionate about leading teams with the idea that opportunities for employment changes lives and creates a positive impact on the social-emotional health of an individual and the communities they live in. She is also passionate in delivering the message that every person is a contributing factor towards their community. In 2017, Josie Sparks had the pleasure of presenting and facilitating an engaging discussion on Community Inclusion and the Pathway to Employment at the TASH Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
In her personal time, Josie dedicates her time to family and competitive Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Paddling, representing the Pacific NW throughout the United States.
Phone: (206) 247-5482
Email: josie@gowise.org
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Shaun Wood, Wise
Shaun is all about jobs! He’s a community developer and has worked to support people with disabilities since 2002. He continues to work in schools, people’s homes, and job sites, helping to build inclusive communities. Shaun is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and a certified Employment Specialist. He served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Eastern Europe, and obtained both his M.Ed. (Applied Behavior Analysis) and B.A. (Political Science/Human Rights) from the University of Washington.
Shaun uses applied behavior analysis, emerging technology, reflective processes, and mentorship to drive employment outcomes. In his current role, he’s available to work in local communities across Washington State and beyond! He has active projects from Alaska to the southwestern U.S. and eastern Canada. Shaun loves languages, and is fluent in Bulgarian with experience in French, Macedonian, Turkish, and Romani (he’s currently studying Spanish). When he isn’t working, he likes to garden, brew espresso, stare into his aquariums, and jog circles around his adopted hometown of Burien, Washington.
Phone: 206-388-6307
Email: Shaun@gowise.org
