VCURRTC Webcast

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VCU-RRTC Webcast
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Dispelling the Myths of Conversion

• Suzanne HutchesonCEO of Tri-County TEC

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Changes

• Politics
• Funding Streams
• Lack of Conversion Efforts
• Economy
• 9/11

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The Same

• Services remain predominately facility
• based!
• Policy does not support employment
• Train and Place Model does not work!
• However Consumers still CAN and
• Want to Work in REAL Jobs!

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Mission Statement

• Helping People Succeed!

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ConsumerFocused

• Person Centered Planning
• Wants not needs
• Real Choice
• Balancing Family vs. Consumer Choice
• Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance. -
  Camus

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Prammatic/Fiscal Planning

• Management
• Staff
• Board of Directors

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Expect

• Fear
• Turnover
• Chaos
• Surprises

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Community

• Belong
• Participate
• Consumer Involvement
• Expert
• Market, Market, Market

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FundingPartnerships/Colaborations

• Outcome Based
• Performance Based
• Current Funding Sources
• New Funding Sources
• Diversified Funding Base

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Future

• Unclear We will survive if
• Recognize worth and ability of all
• Be a strong citizen business personal
• Be flexible and willing to change
• Never forget what our mission is..
• Helping People Succeed!