Testimonials
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“Participation in this program has given me a broader perspective to what community resources and supports are available. I am also more in tune with my spontaneous comments and how others might react to what I say.” -– Shayla Cannon, CAP credential candidate |
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| "Our Direct Support Professionals are the key to Toward Independence’s success in providing high quality supports to individuals we serve, which is why we encourage and support our staff to participate in the Ohio PATHS Program. The staff who have participated in this program are demonstrating greater competence and job satisfaction. Ohio PATHS is an effective staff development program and our agency plans to continue to benefit from participation in Ohio PATHS." Robert L. Archer, Executive Director, Towards Independence. |  |
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"I thought I knew a lot of this before, but participating in the PATHS program has made me an even better MRDD professional. I have been able to be much more effective with the individuals I serve and it has given me a renewed enthusiasm for the work I do." Regina Webb-Dixon, Independent Provider |
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| “Participating in PATHS makes you look at work situations differently.” Regina Holley, CAP Credential Candidate. | |
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“PATHS has helped our staff to become more confident in their skills. Being part of this program has empowered them to make creative changes in how they do things, Which has made life better for the individuals served.” – Barb Sweeney, OVRS, Training Coordinator |
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| “I am happier with my staff since they have been in this program. They listen to me more, and I feel like I am more in control of my life. They are more creative and I am learning more now.” - Nakiea Spaulding, Self Advocate | |
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The PATHS candidates are much more creative in the way they provide supports since developing their PATHS Portfolios.” Cathy Graf, CORE, Inc. | |
| “The PATHS program is a great way for organizations to create a foundational level of knowledge for their employees. The outcome nature of the program provides consistency to the staff training and enables a “culture” to be developed around the 12 core competencies that make up the program. Our organization has taken an extra step by incorporating those competencies into the job descriptions and performance evaluations of our direct support professionals. I highly recommend the PATHS Program.” - Scott Osterfeld, Director, Program Operations, LADD, Inc. | |
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