On August 18, 2014, the eight private organizations selected
to be part of the Living the Mission Mentorship program, including Marrakech,
gathered with our Department of Developmental Services (DDS) State partners at
Middlesex Community College, where the original kick off took place one year
ago.
Lead by Patrica Dillon of DDS, the organizations shared the
small and large steps taken towards the State's transformation to Person-Centered
Thinking, including individual success stories, learning achievements and our
collective hopes for the future.
Because of this project, it is becoming a more common occurrence
that we are able to spend time with our colleagues not to discuss rules,
regulations and policies, but to discuss what matters most to all of us collectively;
the State of Connecticut providing the greatest person-centered supports for
individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Many of the problem
solving, brain storming, outcomes and action items developed at this meeting,
along with past work groups for this purpose, have already been implemented at
Marrakech.
The “map” above was created during Marrakech’s internal kick
off meeting with facilitators Michael Smull and Patti Scott on February 18,
2014. This hangs in the office of Marrakech President & CEO, Heather LaTorra, as a constant reminder to stay focused on our priorities and to always
be Living the Mission.
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