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The Post Secondary Transition Podcast034. Self Direction Deep-dive with CCS Jamie Brodnax_Full DiscussionSend us a textBonus: We cut together the two episodes of our deep-dive discussion with Jamie into one; it includes discussion on benefits of self direction versus the traditional Agency model, hiring friends/family, recent challenges around Fiscal Management Services, budgeting, Patrick saving families from acronym-vomit and lots more!Episode Keywords:families, provider, fiscal management, person centered, self directed, support, services, staffing, coordinator, DDA, agencies, challengesLinks:Self Directed Services (page)Service Coordination (site)Support the showTo download a copy of a transcript for t...2023-10-2350 minThe Post Secondary Transition Podcast033. Self Direction Deep-dive with CCS Jamie Brodnax Pt. 2Send us a textHosts Meghan (Smallwood) & Patrick (Cadigan) return and continue their deep-dive discussion into Self Directed Services with Coordinator of Community Service, Jamie Brodnax. Topics include the benefits of Agency model, budgeting, tips/advice when starting services and Patrick saving everyone from more acronym vomit. Join us in the conversation.Episode Keywords:families, provider, fiscal management, person centered, self directed, support, services, staffing, coordinator, DDA, agencies, challengesLinks:Self Directed Services (page)Service Coordination (site)Well That's Helpful: Charting the Lifecourse (site)Do...2023-10-1629 minThe Post Secondary Transition Podcast032. Self Direction Deep-dive with CCS Jamie Brodnax Pt. 1Send us a textThis week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) & Patrick (Cadigan) are one again joined by Coordinator of Community Service, Jamie Brodnax. Together they do a deep-dive into talking about Self Directed Services. Topics of discussion include benefits of self direction (versus the traditional Agency model), the ability to hire friends/family, recent challenges around Fiscal Management Services and so much more. Join us in the conversation.Episode Keywords:families, provider, fiscal management, person centered, self directed, support, services, staffing, coordinator, DDA, agencies, challengesLinks:Self Directed Services (page)Service Co...2023-10-0229 minThe Post Secondary Transition Podcast030. Transition EXIT YEAR! What To ExpectSend us a textHost's Meghan and Patrick discuss what parents of students with disabilities can expect from the exit year. They cover some of the milestones to watch out for, tips on communicating/collaborating with your Coodinator of Community Service and discuss a timeline of events throughout the school year. Episode Keywords:coordinator, DDA, parents, young adult, conversation, specialist, waiver, exit, resource, funding, families, DORS, agencies, self-directed, Hussman FoundationLinks:SSI (page)Medicaid (site)Acronyms & Definitions (page) - CCSP2Transition Podcast Ep.16 - Interview w/ CCS...2023-09-0435 minThe Post Secondary Transition Podcast016. Interview: Coordinator of Community Service (CCS) Jamie BrodnaxSend us a textHosts Megan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) interview Jamie Brodnax who works as a Coordinator of Community Services. Jamie shares her insights into a world that so many families are focused on right now. We discuss what benefits coordinators offer to families, what self-direction looks like from a coordinators perspective, and tips/tricks that families can use to stay organized & stay ahead of the curve. Episode Keywords:support, transition, families, parents, coordinator, people, individual, direction, DDA, agency, self directed, services, staffing, fiscal management and counseling, hard conversations, responsibilities, conversations, planning2023-02-2041 min