Effective Relationships with Teams

Speaking up to help home feel like home by Elizabeth Rowntree. A three-story light gray house with white trim. There is a long ramp running from the front porch directly out toward the sidewalk. The ramp has several large areas of chipped paint on the handrails. The ramp itself is painted gray like the house. The porch has 5 white pillars, also with chipped paint. The shingles on the roof of the porch are black. Under the handrail is a newer-looking cedar thatched fencing that closed off the bottom of the porch to the ground. There is no grass for about 6 feet around the bottom of the house. The house has a front door and two windows. There is a set of steps on the right side of the porch. The second floor has three windows, and the third floor has two windows. All windows have white shutters. There are two hanging baskets on the front porch.

Fostering safety, support, connection, and contribution by Jason Colvin. Jason’s body is turned to the right, and his head is turned toward the camera. He has a big smile behind his white and brown mustache and beard. He has black-rimmed glasses and is wearing a rimmed Patagonia hat that is black and gray with an image that has silver, orange, blue, and black in the design. He is standing outside in front of a tree that has no leaves, with a dark grey t-shirt and a half-zip pullover.

Limiting potential in a risk-averse system by Cheryl Dougan. A man with light skin and curly brown hair is standing outdoors on a dirt path surrounded by a lush forest. He is wearing a black shirt with white trim and is leaning on a wooden fence, smiling at the camera. The path is lined with trees, and sunlight filters through the foliage, creating a serene and natural setting. He is standing with his hands on a fence.

Showing up: Success in Supporting Opportunities for People with Disabilities by Callie Hall. Two individuals are standing behind a large container filled with green apples. The person on the left, appearing to be male, is wearing a gray T-shirt, glasses, and gloves, holding an apple. The person on the right, appearing to be female, is wearing an orange T-shirt with text that reads 'This is my Halloween costume' and also has gloves on. Both are smiling and appear to be participating in a food-related activity in a room with a modern design.

Tips for teamwork between DSPs and people supported by Katrina Simons. A woman with light skin and dark curly hair is seated in a motorized wheelchair. They are wearing sunglasses, a sleeveless top with a colorful heart design, dark pants, and sneakers. They are smiling, and the background consists of a series of stone steps.

The impact of the mentor and supervision specialty at Ability Beyond: Building stronger leaders by Giselle Lemus. Three individuals are participating in a celebratory event in a room. One person, wearing a white graduation cap and gown, is standing in the center. Another individual, dressed in a red blazer, is presenting a certificate to a person in a patterned dress. Balloons and a congratulatory sign are visible in the background, along with a podium displaying the text 'Ability Beyond'.

The dream builders team helps people realize their dreams by Kelly Burgess. Roselin and Becky are standing side by side, smiling at the camera. Roselin is on the left wearing jeans and a black hoodie that says Providence Student Union with PSU in the shape of a megaphone. Roselin has dark hair that appears to be pulled back. Becky is on the right. She is wearing black jeans and a sweater, with a white and black top that has diamond shapes and diagonal strips. She has dark hair that is pulled back in a ponytail and is wearing black rimmed glasses. Roselin has her left arm around Becky’s shoulder.

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, Making a World of Difference in People's Lives, and Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

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