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SUMMARY:Southern Minnesota Regional Capacity Building Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to kick off Regional Capacity Building in your region! \nDuring this meeting\, we will: \n\nReview what has been done so far in the region.\nGather input from attendees about their priorities for Positive Supports.\nDiscuss what’s next for the region.\n\nConsider attending: \n\nIf you want to learn more about Regional Capacity Building.\nIf you have ideas about what Regional Capacity Building should look like in your region.\nWhether or not you want to be involved long term.\n\nEmail cortneykressin@arcminnesota.org to receive the Zoom link for this event.
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/southern-minnesota-regional-capacity-building-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Capacity Building
ORGANIZER;CN="Cortney Kressin":MAILTO:cortneykressin@arcminnesota.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
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SUMMARY:West Central Regional Capacity Building Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to kick off Regional Capacity Building in your region! \nDuring this meeting\, we will: \n\nReview what has been done so far in the region.\nGather input from attendees about their priorities for Positive Supports.\nDiscuss what’s next for the region.\n\nConsider attending: \n\nIf you want to learn more about Regional Capacity Building.\nIf you have ideas about what Regional Capacity Building should look like in your region.\nWhether or not you want to be involved long term.\n\nEmail cortneykressin@arcminnesota.org to receive the Zoom link for this event.
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/west-central-regional-capacity-building-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Capacity Building
ORGANIZER;CN="Cortney Kressin":MAILTO:cortneykressin@arcminnesota.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20240416T214927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T214927Z
UID:10000351-1715621400-1715626800@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:Metro Regional Quality Council Employment Presentation Series: Avivo
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join the first event in our Metro Regional Quality Council Employment Services Presentation Series. This series highlights a variety of organizations who offer employment services for individuals with disabilities seeking and maintaining employment of their choice. \nThe first event in the series highlights the organization Avivo and the kinds of employment services the provide to individuals\, including individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions. Their services help unemployed and under-employed individuals find and maintain customized employment with a holistic approach. \n 
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/metro-regional-quality-council-employment-presentation-series-avivo/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Metro Events,Statewide Event
ORGANIZER;CN="JoAnn Leppink":MAILTO:joannleppink@arcminnesota.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20240429T213730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T220742Z
UID:10000269-1715605200-1715612400@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:West Central Culture of Safety Data Action  Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this group is to review regional critical incidents in 245D settings and evaluate the systemic influences that contribute to them. The group will make recommendations for change to DHS’s Culture of Safety Action Group.  The goal is to help organizations move from a culture of fear to a culture of safety.
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/west-central-culture-of-safety-meeting-2-2/2024-05-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:West Central Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20240405T204408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T160556Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Capacity Building for Positive Supports Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Regional Capacity Building for Positive Supports Lunch and Learn \nJoin staff from The Minnesota Department of Human Services\, The Institute on Community Integration\, The Arc Minnesota\, and The Arc Northland on May 1st at 12:30PM. \nWe will learn about: \n\nThe history of Regional Capacity Building for Positive Supports.\nWork that has already been done.\nPlans for the future.\n\nRegional Capacity Building for Positive Supports is supported by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. It is a statewide initiative with regional work being done in the Arrowhead\, West Central\, Metro\, and Southern regions of Minnesota. The purpose of Regional Capacity Building is to promote and share information about Positive Supports for people with disabilities regionally\, and share recommendations with state leaders. Positive Supports are practices that improve quality of life and cultural responsiveness. Each region will form a network to build partnerships and help strengthen their communities. \nTo learn more about this important work\, join our Lunch and Learn or visit: www.qualitycouncilmn.org/regionalcapacitybuilding/ \nRegister here: https://arcminnesota.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAufumprz8qG9LnsshtXv_kTQGlJTBvFLNj
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/regional-capacity-building-for-positive-supports-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Capacity Building,Statewide Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cortney Kressin":MAILTO:cortneykressin@arcminnesota.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20240402T150338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T205301Z
UID:10000347-1714500000-1714505400@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:Transition Services Basics
DESCRIPTION:Transition from school to adulthood is a big time in a youth’s life. Youth with disabilities may need extra support to be successful during this time. \nThis webinar will review the basics about transition services and how different programs work together to support youth and families. \nRepresentatives from Vocational Rehabilitation\, Minnesota Department of Education\, Waivered Services\, and the State Services for the Blind will highlight how they can help in the transition. \nRegistration https://forms.gle/MRnKEdDYtLWrGWuL6 \n \nQuestions? Contact Donna Atherton \nRecording -https://tinyurl.com/2rhwvv25  Passcode: YSC*2#?5 \nPowerPoint  Transition Services Basics 4-30 2024
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/transition-services-basics/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:West Central Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T123000
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CREATED:20231220T213002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T200948Z
UID:10000330-1714042800-1714048200@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Workforce Shortage meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings of Council members from all 4 Quality Council Regions. \nPurpose is to promote the value of direct care workers and address the workforce shortage to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/statewide-workforce-shortage-meeting-2-3/2024-04-25/
CATEGORIES:ARQC Meetings,Metro Meetings,Region 10 Meetings,Statewide Event,West Central Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20240119T201318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T214000Z
UID:10000712-1713294000-1713294000@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:West Central Regional Quality Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quality Council meetings with Employment and Transition Workgroups \n\n45-minute full council meetings\n1 hour employment and transition to adulthood workgroups\n\nThe meeting is hybrid (in-person or via zoom). Please contact us for the meeting invite. \n 
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/west-central-quality-council-meeting-04-15-25/2024-04-16/2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:West Central Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20240119T201318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T214000Z
UID:10000639-1713254400-1713286800@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:West Central Regional Quality Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quality Council meetings with Employment and Transition Workgroups \n\n45-minute full council meetings\n1 hour employment and transition to adulthood workgroups\n\nThe meeting is hybrid (in-person or via zoom). Please contact us for the meeting invite. \n 
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/west-central-quality-council-meeting-04-15-25/2024-04-16/1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:West Central Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20240119T201048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T201048Z
UID:10000268-1712581200-1712588400@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:West Central Culture of Safety Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/west-central-culture-of-safety-meeting-2/2024-04-08/
CATEGORIES:West Central Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20231220T213002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T200948Z
UID:10000329-1711623600-1711629000@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Workforce Shortage meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings of Council members from all 4 Quality Council Regions. \nPurpose is to promote the value of direct care workers and address the workforce shortage to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/statewide-workforce-shortage-meeting-2-3/2024-03-28/
CATEGORIES:ARQC Meetings,Metro Meetings,Region 10 Meetings,Statewide Event,West Central Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20240119T201048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T201048Z
UID:10000267-1710162000-1710169200@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:West Central Culture of Safety Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/west-central-culture-of-safety-meeting-2/2024-03-11/
CATEGORIES:West Central Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20240119T194402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T162719Z
UID:10000338-1708626600-1708630200@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:Financial Planning
DESCRIPTION:Financial planning workshop. \nLearn about Special and Supplemental Needs trusts\, ABLE accounts and other considerations that will not impact your benefits.  Presented by Brandon Erickson\, attorney. \nVirtual. Contact Donna Atherton for Zoom link.
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/estate-planning/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:West Central Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20231220T213002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T200948Z
UID:10000328-1708599600-1708605000@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Workforce Shortage meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings of Council members from all 4 Quality Council Regions. \nPurpose is to promote the value of direct care workers and address the workforce shortage to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/statewide-workforce-shortage-meeting-2-3/2024-02-22/
CATEGORIES:ARQC Meetings,Metro Meetings,Region 10 Meetings,Statewide Event,West Central Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20240119T201048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T201048Z
UID:10000266-1707742800-1707750000@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:West Central Culture of Safety Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/west-central-culture-of-safety-meeting-2/2024-02-12/
CATEGORIES:West Central Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20231220T213002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T200948Z
UID:10000326-1706180400-1706185800@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Workforce Shortage meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings of Council members from all 4 Quality Council Regions. \nPurpose is to promote the value of direct care workers and address the workforce shortage to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/statewide-workforce-shortage-meeting-2-3/2024-01-25/
CATEGORIES:ARQC Meetings,Metro Meetings,Region 10 Meetings,Statewide Event,West Central Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T063307
CREATED:20230830T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T211040Z
UID:10000321-1699986600-1699992000@www.qualitycouncilmn.org
SUMMARY:Supported Decision Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Rethinking Guardianship for Transition Age Young Adults with Disabilities: \nThe Promise of Supported Decision Making. \nCommonly\, parents of children with developmental disabilities are encouraged to seek guardianship when their child is approaching age 18. But that may be overly restrictive. \nLearn how Supported Decision Making can increase choice for a person with disabilities. We will also address concerns about vulnerability. \nObjectives: \n\nExplore reasons why families are often encouraged to seek guardianship and how to address concerns\nUnderstand the benefits and potential downsides of guardianship\nDescribe decision making options\n\n\nPresenter: Anita Raymond\, Center for Excellence in Supported Decision Making \nContact donnaatherton@arcminnesota.org for Zoom link. \nRethinking Guardianship for Transition Age Young Adults with Disabilities
URL:https://www.qualitycouncilmn.org/calendar/supported-decision-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:West Central Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Donna Atherton":MAILTO:donnaatherton@arcminnesota.org
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