SHEDD Webinar Series

Building Our Tool SHEDD

Friday, November 19, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EST

The purpose of this webinar is to introduce a housing design tool (the SHEDD tool) used to help modify built environments for people with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behaviours that challenge.

Moderator

• Yani Hamdani, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Clinician-Scientist, CAMH

Panelists

• Robert Balogh, PhD Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University
• Kristin Dobranowski, MHSc Graduate Thesis Coordinator Ontario Tech University
• Jane Casson, MArch SHEDD Project Coordinator, Intern Architect

Resources

• Housing Design and Modifications for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Complex Behavioral Needs: Scoping Review

Built Environment Stories from Group Homes

Friday, January 28, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EST

The purpose of this webinar is to share examples of group home buildings for people with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behaviours that challenge. These buildings were specifically designed to support people with developmental disabilities and behaviours that challenge and promote their wellbeing and participation in daily life activities at home and in their communities.

Moderator

• Yani Hamdani, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Clinician-Scientist, CAMH

Panelists

• Chanelle Salonia; M.A., BCBA Director of Clinical and Educational Services for Vita Community Living Services and Mens Sana Families for Mental Health, PhD candidate in clinical psychology
• Simon Sodhi; HSC, RSSW Direct Support Supervisor at Reena
• Gabriela Severino, CYC; Supervisor at Vita Community Living Services and member of the NADD Board of Directors

Webinar 3: Person-directed Planning for Housing: Built Environment Stories from Families

Friday, March 25, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EST

The purpose of this webinar is to explore housing design and person-directed planning for people with developmental disabilities. Families will discuss their journeys to finding housing that supports their adult children’s wellbeing and participation in daily activities in their homes and communities.

Through this guided discussion, families will share their experiences of finding partners, accessing funding, exploring housing options and considering timelines and other factors for creating sustainable, person-directed housing for their family members.

Moderator

• Yani Hamdani, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Clinician-Scientist, CAMH
• Jane Casson, MArch; SHEDD Project Coordinator, Intern Architect

Panelists

• Bonnie Heath; Family advocate
• Marge McCabe; Family advocate
• Carolyn Fast; C Fast Consulting, Consultant for Partners for Planning