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Outcomes For Adults On The Autism Spectrum - Webinar
Valerie Bradley and Ari Ne’eman (president and co-founder of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network) recently presented a webinar entitled “National Core Indicators and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Putting the Data in Context.” Sharing NCI data on demographic characteristics and outcomes for adults on the autism spectrum who receive services from state I/DD systems, they provide policy and research recommendations that address the need for services and supports that encourage inclusion, integration, autonomy and decision-making, productivity, and independence. To watch the webinar, please use the following links: Part 1 Part 2... Read More
Yoshiko Kardell
Yoshi is a policy associate whose work is driven by a passion for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to live a good life in the community. Yoshi is particularly dedicated to working with public agency staff to create systems of support that align with a set of core values and promote best-practice models in service delivery. She is also highly skilled in developing effective means to communicate with stakeholders around systems change. In addition to supporting clients in systems transformation efforts, Yoshi also has experience working directly with people with disabilities and supporting statewide self-advocacy organizations. Prior to joining HSRI, Yoshi was a Planning and Communications Coordinator at the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities, supporting their mission to improve the lives of Oregonians with disabilities. Prior to that, she worked in the disability field providing direct services to individuals with disabilities in variety of settings—including group homes, day programs, an active rehabilitation center for individuals with traumatic brain injuries—as well as in-home supports for people with disabilities living in the home of a family member. In addition to her work at HSRI, Yoshi is a yoga teacher, with a specific focus on pre- and postnatal yoga offerings. When not at work, Yoshi enjoys practicing yoga, studying Eastern philosophy and traditions, and keeping up with her very energetic son, Elliott. Education Master of social work from Portland State University Bachelor of social work from the University of Nebraska – Omaha Recent Projects Reimagining support systems for people with IDD Pooling knowledge to advance best practices for supporting families Helping self-advocates direct their lives and shape public policy... Read More
Jami Petner-Arrey
Jami is a policy associate whose passion is to promote the autonomy of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and to make sure that systems are set up to help people with disabilities flourish. Jami's work acknowledges and furthers the expertise of people with disabilities, their families, advocates, and the professional community by collaboratively exploring what changes are needed and collectively developing plans to implement those changes. Jami’s work is focused on system changes that foster equity and promote self-determination through the development of individual budgets, expanding self-direction, modifying and developing services, and advancing policies and procedures towards greater reliability and transparency. Jami also works with the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS), teaches select courses at the University of New Mexico, and has significant experience working directly with people with IDD. Prior to joining HSRI, Jami held a post-doctoral internship with Queens University: Multidimensional Assessment of Providers and Systems (MAPS) to assess and develop quality indicators for IDD support services. Jami was a special educator, including a head teacher, for 11 years and a service coordinator and direct support provider for 4 years. Jami is also a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) fellow, has interned with Disability Rights New Mexico, and has participated in ethics training and on human rights committees. When not at work, Jami enjoys running, paddling, skiing, being in the wilderness, crafting, compulsively reading, and spending time with her favorite people in the world (Asa-husband, Ario-son, and Juni-daughter)! Education Doctorate in special education: social justice, advocacy, and public policy from the University of New Mexico Master's degree in special education: severe disabilities from the University of New Mexico Bachelor's degree in special education: language arts from Eastern New Mexico University... Read More