Training San Francisco

Jennifer WalshCOMAAT - Changing One Mind at a Time

**** ** ****** ****, ***** 2134 ( Colma, CA 94014

Phone: 650-***-**** ( www.comaat.biz ( Email: ****************@***.***

Professional Accomplishments Founded COMAAT in 2010

Developed trainings in Disability Awareness, Communication, and Emergency Preparedness

Contracted as a vendor through the Golden Gate Regional Center

EducationMA in Administration and Park Management, Chico State University, 2007

Graduate of California Partners in Policymaking, 2007

Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, 2002

BA in Recreation and Leisure Studies, emphasis Therapeutic Recreation, San Francisco State University, 1995

Experience

Universal Ability Training

Training Academy for Personal Caregiver and Assistants

2010 - Present

Develops and conducts monthly workshops, in English and Spanish, for IHSS providers

Golden Gate Regional Center

2011 - Present

Works one-on-one with clients of the GGRC and their families on advocacy goals

Casa Allegra Community Services

2010 - Present

Provided Supported Living and Day Services staff training

Provided board of directors Disability Awareness and Communication training

Connection for Healthy Aging (CLC)

2012 - Present

Provides Disability Awareness Training

Community Employment Services

2006, 2012

Provided a workshop on Assistive Technology Act (2006)

Provided a workshop on Equal Expectations for CES staff (2012)

Supported Life Institute

2012

Conducted "People First: More Than Just Language", a training workshop at SLI conference

San Francisco Human Services Agency

2011

Partnered with Bruckner Associates to conduct Disability Awareness Training

Inclusive Community Resources, Berkeley, CA

2008

Adapted Individual Service Plan materials for inclusion, and created an accessible survey

Partners in Policymaking California, Bakersfield, CA

2008

Created user-friendly training session material using icons and simplified key concepts

Created group activities when requested and consulted on topic presentation

CAL-TASH, Burlingame, CA

2005

Conducted "AT: A method not a Cure", a workshop on Assistive Technology

Adapted conference program for inclusion

Community Connector

2008 - Present

Community Living Campaign, San Francisco, CA

Builds support network for isolated individuals

Identifies their present and future wants and needs, recruit potential network members

Facilitates an open lab computer workshop for residents of Laguna Honda Hospital

People First Advisor

2004 - Present

San Francisco and Northern Alameda Chapters

Supports Board of Directors in decision-making and facilitating Board meetings

Adapts agenda and other meeting materials for inclusion

Peer/ MentorIn-Home Supportive Services, Public Authority, San Francisco, CA

2008 -2011

Mentored Laguna Honda Hospital residents moving into the community

Educated residents in community services to support all aspects of life

Supported residents in finding appropriate benefits and legal resources

Community Leadership and Advocacy in Mentorship (CLAIM), San Francisco, CA

2004 - 2005

Supported Emerging Leaders in achieving community leadership goals

Program Support Specialist

2001 - 2003

The Bridge School, Hillsborough, CA.

Worked with children and young adults using Alternative Augmentative Communication

Adapted computer and reading materials into accessible formats

Developed integrative recreational programs for students with and without disabilities

Facilitated discussion groups and activities with young adults

Committee MembershipArea Board V on Developmental Disabilities (2004-2012)

Bay Area Quality Management System Commission (2008)

Department of Rehabilitation s Assistive Technology Advisory Committee (2004 - Present)

Golden Gate Annual Self-Advocacy Conference Committee (2004 - Present)

San Francisco s Long Term Care Coordinating Council (2004 - Present)

State Council on Developmental Disabilities (2009 - 2012)

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