New Fall Workshops! We've a brand new series of workshops for families, Microboard members, Independent Facilitators and others supporting people with a developmental disability. All workshops begin in October. Registration is now open! Spaces are limited. See below for details, dates and registration, and the full line-up of fall workshops, or you can click here.
Microboards 202: Basics of Governance & Accountability This workshop will cover the basics on issues concerning governance and accounability with a Microboard. The role of directors, officers, the person supported as well as succession planning and sustainability. The workshop will also touch on important issues such as risk management and financial management. This workshop is presented by Saquiba Rahman of PooranLaw. Register here.
Microboards 203: Employing and Contracting Staff Recruiting, hiring and paying staff; understanding the difference between paid staff vs. hiring a private contractor and purchasing services from an agency are a few of the topics covered in this workshop, led by Cheryl Wiles Pooran of PooranLaw. Families and Microboard members who are, or will be hiring support workers will find this session helpful. To register, click here.
Microboards 204: The Role of Independent Facilitation in Microboards. This workshop will explore how an Independent Facilitator supports an individual and their role in the Microboard, and ensures Microboard members and directors understand the person-directed values and principles behind Microboards. An Independent Facilitator also supports future planning. This workshop is given by Kelly Casey, Independent Facilitator and Consultant. For dates and details, register here.
Returning Favourites!
Back this Fall are our introductory workshops: Microboards 101: An Introduction to Microboards and Microboards 102: Legal Aspects you need to know. Dates and space are limited so register early.
Are You A Legal, Financial or Insurance Professional?
Then you will want to attend About Microboards: For Legal, Financial and Insurance Professionals. This one-hour online workshop will provide professionals working in these fields with a detailed overview of Microboards, and an understanding of the framework in which they operate. This workshop will be presented by: Brian Cutler, CPA Brendon Pooran, PooranLaw Louise McConnell, Gallagher Insurance
Sessions will be offered on October 25 and November 22 at 12pm. Spaces are limited so register early.
