8/2/2018 Feeling Safe and Understood in the Community One State’s Experience with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Training of Law Enforcement Logos for the MD Department of Disabilities, the MD Police and Correctional Training Commissions and Loyola University of MD Objectives Describe the process of change by which law enforcement is trained on appropriate interactions with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from a grassroots movement to policy and statewide adoption. Identify the key stakeholders that contributed to the development of and actualized the vision for the Ethan Saylor Alliance (Alliance) for Self- Advocates as Educators. Articulate the valuable role people with IDD serve within law enforcement trainings and, ultimately, the communities in which they reside. 1
8/2/2018 Objectives Demonstrate how strong collaborative partnerships among various stakeholders contributed to the success and progress of the Alliance. Explain the components of entry-level and in-service law enforcement trainings on appropriate and effective interactions with people with IDD and how they differ. Discuss the Alliance’s proposed strategies , how it will collaborate with key stakeholders during the project duration, and provide an update on its activities. Speakers Patti Saylor, mother and advocate Erica Wheeler, self-advocate Robert Wagner, Training Director, MD Police & Correctional Training Commissions Jennifer Eastman, Director of Community Living Policy, MD Department of Disabilities Lisa Schoenbrodt, Ed.D., CCC-SLP Professor, Loyola University of MD 2
8/2/2018 A little about Ethan… Close up of Ethan Saylor smiling A little about Ethan… Ethan age six with siblings in white rocking chair smiling. 3
8/2/2018 A little about Ethan… Ethan in blue cap and gown, age 21. A little about Ethan… Ethan in black and red jacket holding keys to first apartment. 4
8/2/2018 A little about Ethan… Ethan age 23 kissing his sister on the cheek, both looking into the camera smiling. A little about Ethan… Handwritten note from Ethan, “I love you my Multicolor flower bouquets and notes covering Ethan’s chair at church the morning mom I love you my Adam From Emma From Ethan” after death 5
8/2/2018 Tragedy in a movie theater Tragic consequences resulting from lack of understanding, poor judgment, and lack of accommodations Evidence of lack of adequate training Man in police uniform with news banner underneath “Man with Down syndrome dies in Close up photo of Ethan, age 25, looking into police custody” camera smiling. Outrage spurs grassroots action Ethan Saylor Work Group formed March 2013 Partnership among Saylor family, disability advocates in DC and MD and organizational/agency representatives Demand for Training: ◦ Mandatory ◦ Comprehensive Framed photos of Ethan and memorial candle about headline from local TV news “#JUSTICE ◦ Cross-disability FOR ETHAN Movement Growing” ◦ Self-advocates led 6
8/2/2018 Positive strategies for change Traditional media ◦ Local newspapers, television Social media ◦ Facebook, Twitter #JUSTICEFORETHAN Change.org petition ◦ 379,000 signatures Engage high profile Saylor Family and other advocates stand at news podium in spokespeople front of Maryland State House, holding signs that say “340,000 want # JusticeforEthan ” ◦ Legislators, national organizations Advocacy leads to Governor’s Executive Order Governor’s Commission for Effective Inclusion of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Under the leadership of Tim Shriver. ◦ Reports issued December 2014 and December 2015 Regulatory action – Collaboration with law enforcement Legislative action – Establishment of Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self Advocates as Educators 7
8/2/2018 Regulatory track Important to reach out to state law enforcement/first responder leaders Identify key police training commission key players in state Gather information about status quo training programs Create grassroots consensus & demand for better training Self-advocates play key role in building relationships Collaboration and buy-in from law enforcement leaders may lead to voluntary adoption of training mandates Legislative track Determine scope of the bill ◦ If you have collaborative relationship with law enforcement and have built consensus around training – -- Saylor Alliance-type bill ◦ If you have not built consensus – -- mandatory training bill ◦ Recognize political realities Identify legislative sponsors ◦ Look for connections to disability community ◦ Bipartisan support Grassroots support and advocacy ◦ Cross-disability effort ◦ Engage local, state and national self-advocacy leadership ◦ Self-advocate participation in all meetings, hearings, testimony ◦ Enlist help of law enforcement/first responders to attend meetings and testify in support 8
8/2/2018 Maryland law: Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators Landmark Maryland bill establishes framework for preparing and supporting self-advocates to co-lead trainings ◦ Alliance has been established as part of the state government in the Department of Disabilities Central premise is “nothing about us, without us” Self-advocates will be prepared, supported and compensated to participate as co-leaders in local law enforcement and other public entity trainings MD Governor Hogan and large group of advocates pose for picture at bill- signing ceremony.” A Self Advocate’s Role: “We Can Do It” Presented by : Erica Wheeler 9
8/2/2018 The Journey Personal Experience Concept of Self Advocates – Trainers Benefits Personal Experience Governor's Commission Ethan Saylor Alliance Steering Committee Law Enforcement Training 10
8/2/2018 Governor's Commission My Role Listening T our Transition Ethan Saylor Alliance Steering Committee Role on Alliance MD State Senate Finance Committee Law Enforcement Commission Training Experiences 11
8/2/2018 Training Experiences Preparation Memorable Moments Self Advocates as Trainers Identify Preparation Monitoring Partnering 12
8/2/2018 Benefits Building Relationships Raising Awareness Developing Leaders “We Can Do It” “Where there is no hope in the future, there is no power in the present.” -John C. Maxwell 13
8/2/2018 Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions - Role Police Training Commission established in 1966 to set standards for police training - abolished and replaced September 30, 2016. Police Training and Standards Commission established October 1, 2016. ◦ Governed by the Public Safety Article. Correctional Training Commission established in 1971 to set standards for correctional training. ◦ Governed by the Correctional Services Article. Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions IDD Training Objectives Established collaboratively with members of the Maryland Commission for the Effective Community Inclusion of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, self-advocates, disability professionals and the community. ◦ Effective January 01, 2015 ◦ Mandated in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Objectives 09.15 – 09.22 14
8/2/2018 Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions Entry – Level Training (a.k.a. Academy) ◦ Recommended 8-hours. ◦ Self-advocates should be included as instructors. ◦ Combination of lecture and interactive. Role-plays Case studies Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions In-Service Training ◦ Veteran Law Enforcement ( 1 year – retirement) ◦ IDD implemented in 2016 through 2017 ◦ Minimum of 2 hours ◦ Training every three years ◦ Self-advocates are recommended ◦ Focus can be on all identified objectives or can be focused on one objective (depending on need) 15
8/2/2018 Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions Resistance ◦ Training schedules are already overloaded. ◦ Response – Already required to train on ADA. ◦ Response – Can be included in Communications objectives. ◦ Response – Demonstrate value to trainees: Victims of crime – underreported Opportunity to work collaboratively with family members and support agencies to decrease 9-1-1 calls. Proactive response e.g. Voluntary registration with 9-1-1 to advise police when responding to an address. e.g. Police change batteries in monitoring bracelets used by families. MD Department of Disabilities (MDOD) Only Cabinet-level department in the country with a cross-disability focus Coordinates disability policy across state government by providing advocacy and guidance to sister agencies Policy areas include: community living, transportation, employment, health/behavioral health, housing Houses the state technology assistance program 16
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