Help Over Hurdles Help Over Hurdles is a

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Help Over Hurdles

Help Over Hurdles

Help Over Hurdles is a non-profit that serves to increase the stability, through funds

Help Over Hurdles is a non-profit that serves to increase the stability, through funds and resources, of professionals who provide daily service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Key To Success Mission A key to success for Help Over Hurdles is to ensure ongoing education is offered regarding successful support models, so Help Over Hurdles does not become a path of repeated assistance, but an avenue to recognizing that help through the organization is a road to stability and strengthening the profession as a whole.

Who We Are All participants in HOH are volunteers. Founder and Board President: Dr.

Who We Are All participants in HOH are volunteers. Founder and Board President: Dr. Lucy Klym – CSO at Opportunities For Positive Growth Executive Director: Jen Wilder – Manager of Program Services for LEL Treasurer: Michelle Steltz – Executive Director of Finance and Operations at Opportunities For Positive Growth Volunteer Coordinator: Yvonne Hammond - DSP

What is a Direct Support Professional? Someone who: Provides personal care with dignity and

What is a Direct Support Professional? Someone who: Provides personal care with dignity and respect Helps access community resources Supports independence within one’s home Advocates Completes person specific training Ensures health and safety Supports goal development Helps support people’s dreams

Need for Strengthening the Position According to a National Core Indicators (NCI) Survey, conducted

Need for Strengthening the Position According to a National Core Indicators (NCI) Survey, conducted annually within the State of Indiana: Turnover in positions supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities stands at 51. 6% 22. 5 % of DSPs leave before reaching 6 Months 17. 3% of DSPs stay up to 12 Months 60. 3% of DSPs stay after 1 year 71. 5% leave voluntarily 10% of all positions among providers remain open Average Hourly Rate is $11. 27 Help Over Hurdles conducted an initial needs assessment that showed 67. 74% people identify financial stress as the most challenging obstacle to being the best direct support provider

 Goal 1: Prioritize community settings and individualized approaches. Goal 2: Advance and maximize

Goal 1: Prioritize community settings and individualized approaches. Goal 2: Advance and maximize community and state resources and programs to be inclusive to all Hoosiers. 1102 Task Force Recommendations Focus on Sustainability Goal 3: Respond to individual and family needs. Goal 4: Include a wide array of supports and services that are sustainable, equitable, and available across all communities Specific Objectives: Competency curriculum to improve training and consistency State registry for DSPs to increase recognition and prevent harmful behavior

Ashley’s Story DSP for over a decade Incredible impact on many people’s lives

Ashley’s Story DSP for over a decade Incredible impact on many people’s lives

Help Over Hurdles By the Numbers In over 2 years we’ve been a registered

Help Over Hurdles By the Numbers In over 2 years we’ve been a registered non-profit, HOH has assisted 21 different disability professionals throughout Indiana with over $3, 212. 87 to date.

Education on financial stability Current Objectives Continue to fundraise Support 20 DSPs by then

Education on financial stability Current Objectives Continue to fundraise Support 20 DSPs by then end of the year

By 2020, we want to focus on sharing impact stories and importance of Direct

By 2020, we want to focus on sharing impact stories and importance of Direct Support Professionals as a position Strategic Objectives Through stories and statistics begin partnering for policy change Improved DSP Work Conditions Monitoring Burnout Monitoring and Tracking Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Mistreatment through a DSP Registry

Come to Portillo’s! Take a screenshot of this slide DSP Recognition Week is September

Come to Portillo’s! Take a screenshot of this slide DSP Recognition Week is September 8 th-14 th

DONATE THROUGH PAYPAL ON OUR WEBSITE. ANY LITTLE BIT HELPS! HELP SPREAD THE WORD

DONATE THROUGH PAYPAL ON OUR WEBSITE. ANY LITTLE BIT HELPS! HELP SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR DSP’S ABOUT HOH LIKE OUR PAGE ON FACEBOOK How You Can Help SHARE STORIES AND ARTICLES ON FACEBOOK THAT HOH POSTS EMBRACE AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR AMAZING PARTNERS LET YOUR LEGISLATURES KNOW ABOUT THE NEED FOR INCREASED WAGES FOR DSP’S

Questions Contact information Email: helpoverhurdles@gmail. com

Questions Contact information Email: helpoverhurdles@gmail. com