{"product_id":"centering-your-support-and-services","title":"Centering Your Support and Services","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  p {\n    margin: 1rem 0;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n  }\n  h4 {\n    margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does person-centered support look like in everyday life?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the disability services field, we hear it all the time: everything should be person-centered. But what does that actually mean? For many people, it feels vague and abstract, like something you’re expected to understand without ever being shown how to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course takes the mystery out of being person-centered and makes it practical, tangible, and easy to put into action. Included in the course are downloadable Discovery and Person-Centered Planning tools that give you a natural place to start and help you build a real connection while learning what supports a person’s goals, dreams, and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever wondered what being person-centered really looks like, this course bridges the gap by showing you not just the philosophy but the \"how.\" Join Wise instructors, Katherine Titus and Dan Rutten, in an exploration of meaningful, person-centered support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is designed for anyone in a support role, whether you’re brand new to the field or have years of experience. It’s a great fit for supported employment specialists, community inclusion consultants, residential staff, family members, friends, and allies who want to strengthen their person-centered practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCourse Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course offers 2.5 hours of on-demand learning and comes with four downloadable tools you can use right away. It is pre-approved for 2.5 CESP continuing education credits, and you’ll have full access to the course for six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePresenter Bios:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"218\" width=\"218\" alt=\"Dan Rutten Profile Picture.\" src=\"https:\/\/gowise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dan-Rutten-Profile-Picture.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Rutten has been dedicated to the field of Supported Employment since 2004, bringing over two decades of experience in empowering individuals through meaningful work. Throughout his career, he has served in various roles including Job Coach, Employment Consultant, and Program Manager, consistently advocating for inclusive employment practices. Since 2021, Dan has also served as a Certified Benefits Planner with the BenefitU program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Katherine Titus Profile Picture\" height=\"251\" width=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/4569\/3612\/files\/Katherine-Titus-Profile-Picture.jpg?v=1764790235\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatherine Titus has more than 25 years of experience working with individuals who are planning for work and full lives of thriving, opportunity, and joy. Katherine has worked with individuals, families, counties, the Developmental Disability Administration, DVR, employers, provider agencies, and schools to promote equity and empowerment in lives, opportunities, and employment for all. Some of her experience includes facilitating person-centered employment plans and working with service providers and individuals to transform services and expand person-centered, equitable employment practices. Additionally, she appreciates the opportunity to provide in-person and online training on person-centered plan facilitation, customized and supported employment practices, discovery, values and beliefs, and self-determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatherine holds an MSW (Master of Social Work) degree, and her strengths include supporting individuals through system navigation, person-centered planning, and advocating side-by-side with other advocates. She believes in working with a high level of optimism, discipline, and energy in all areas of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatherine believes that when we stay grounded in values and flexible in approach, we can be steadfast and determined in our work to dismantle systemic ableism and create true opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WISE LEARNING CENTER REGISTRATION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45093530632364,"sku":"2856095-A","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/4569\/3612\/files\/LearningCenterThumbnails_5.png?v=1764779895","url":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.gowise.org\/products\/centering-your-support-and-services","provider":"WISE LEARNING CENTER REGISTRATION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}