Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
I have spent over 30 years working with people living with cognitive and physical impairments. I provide direction, support, advice, and advocacy to individuals and families who are trying to navigate disability. In addition, I focus on addressing specific goals and needs of the individual. My clients have greater peace of mind knowing they are not alone on their journey.
I started Disability Consulting Solutions to help relieve individuals and their families of the burden of obtaining appropriate support and services following a life-altering event. My passion is to help seniors and people with special needs manage their lives and relieve them of additional stress when facing a physical or cognitive impairment. However, at the onset of an accident or chronic illness the person and their family often feel overwhelmed and confused. They are uncertain about their options and what steps they should be taking. There is a sense of not knowing everything they need to know. The individual also requires essential services and supports that promote optimal safety and stability while living in their home. I provide the encouragement and expertise they need for exploring all their options. I also help calm their anxieties by coordinating all necessary services and providers that promote the person's safety and independence while living at home. They are appreciative and relieved that someone is both advocating for and working on their behalf. They also experience greater peace of mind knowing that their loved one is in the best possible living situation. Services include: CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT PLANNING - Design of person-centered plan that includes: services, resources, providers and a risk management plan that contributes to the overall wellbeing of the individual and family. It is a road map that promotes safety and stability while living at home. I assist clients with MEDICAID APPLICATIONS by completing necessary paperwork and provide consultation throughout the entire process until approval. Individuals are relieved of both time and confusion having to figure it out themselves. COACHING & CONSULTATION provides guidance and direction for managing challenges and overcoming obstacles. The person receives the needed support while being informed of their options. Contact me for a FREE 30-minute consultation to determine your best option.
• Demonstrated case management and taught independent living skills that empowered 90 percent of clients achieve increased independence. • Designed and implemented individualized service plans to support clients in achieving personal goals. • Advocated for clients in civil, legal, and housing matters. • Initiated job-seeking strategies that enabled individuals from various ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds obtain meaningful employment. • Collaborated with network of housing agencies to help over 75 percent of clients with homelessness and criminal backgrounds obtain subsidized housing. • Helped clients gain access to public and private service providers that gave them greater flexibility in community integration and supports.
• Taught ex-patriot professionals conversational and written English, helping them to improve their fluency, writing and comprehension. • Delivered creative and engaging lessons in cultural competence that stimulated students’ learning and participation.
• Managed and trained resident counselors to deliver personalized care to adults with developmental disabilities. • Executed training curriculum in behavior management and community integration.