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In this first installment, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) discuss the role of Support Broker with Jamie Brodnax, who recently transitioned from Coordinator of Community Service (CCS) to running her own Support Broker agency. The team of three work to clarify the differences between support brokers, the CCS & day-to-day administrators. They emphasize the support broker's role in self-directed services, while Jamie explains some of the tasks her position asks for, including attending PCP meetings, budgeting, and creating newsletters to keep teams informed. They also talk about the importance of early planning and accurate information sharing, especially amidst frequent policy changes. Join the conversation!

Episode Keywords:
support broker, self-directed services, DDA, person-centered planning, budgeting, compliance, day-to-day administrator, transition coordinator, newsletter, advocacy groups, fiscal management services, IEP, PCP meetings, family support

Links:
Acronyms/Definitions (page)

Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Achieving Independent Support Services (site)
DDA Connection (page)

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Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.