5-16-2013 Pikes Peak Interagency Transition Team Meeting Notes Facilitator- Meghan Hess Notetaker- Julie OBrien Introductions

were made of all attendees Presenter: Carol Lampe with Carmel Brain Centers This organization is a part of Carmel Community Living Centers that bought out the Brain Development Center. Carmel Brain Center provides a treatment option for Neuro-developmental or neuro-motor disorders. Uses a multi-modality treatment used throughout the world Includes a listening program (metronome system) Utilizes software for visual memory or auditory memory issues Also work with seniors with forms of dementia Carmel will be opening other centers throughout the state. Lego classes are up and running. Childrens program is doing well, but they are looking for more adults for the adult program. Program is offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month with the childrens class from 9:00 10:30 and the adult class from 11:00 -12:30. Cost is $15 per session. They are able to accept Medicaid (yet!).

Financial Report from the PPIAT Resource Fair Donna Patina from the ARC Beginning balance 1-12-2013 Revenue: Table Revenue: (80 at $15 and $5.00 donation) Sign Language Network for Banner Expenses: El Paso County (room space) $27.39 $160.00 $1205.00 $2911.44

Compass News Colorado Springs Independent (banner heading) Colorado Springs Independent (advertisement) Louies Pizza Sign Language Network (interpreters) Paul Chavez Total Expenses: Ending Balance 5-15-2013

$125.00 $160.00 $620.00 $187.00 $432.00 $207.08 $1758.47 $2517.97

Attendance at Fair:

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Review and discussion: Flow was better Spent more on advertising this year Date this year - had 3 other major events occurring same night No food this year Issue with table placards not all available until event was underway (next year will before event to be placed during set up) Signage purchased to be reused Feedback from attendees and participants Need water available! Conclusions and voting: Voted to remain at Citizens Service Center date is set. Angie Brown will send date to Cindy Discussion on price for tables voted to up to $20 Discussion on increased price to be able to pay for printing of the directories Discussed differing pricing options for profit and non-profit organizations voted to keep same price for all Need to have water available will check contract with CSC Client feedback happy, variety, surprise at services available, appreciative of having the fair

Discussion topics for 2014: Transportation after Metro hours (limited) possibility to agencies deliver to common drop are Water available Pay for printing of directories

Other Items: Transition Information forums will continue in 2013 -2014 sponsored by CSDB Information will be shared through PPIAT Goodwill Summer Camps new offering 2 week duration with a variety of activities (social and recreational ) Many classes offered through Carmel with Cindy Powell From Marsha Unruh funding has been approved to remove all children from the Childrens Extensive Services wait list. This will effect more than 80 children in the Pikes Peak region Note taker and facilitator sign ups went around Next meeting: June 20 at Citizens Service Center