In our first episode we talk with Dr. Tersa Rodgers & Dr. Rachel Freeman. Our discussion revolve around how Tiered Supports started in Missouri, how it works in Missouri, how tier support is being implemented across the nation by different states, and the strengths of the Missouri model. Please see show resources/notes below. 


Show resources

Missouri Department of Mental Health Tiered Supports: https://dmh.mo.gov/dev-disabilities/tiered-supports

Institute on Community Integration (ICI): https://ici.umn.edu

Tier 2 Summary: https://mnpsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Tier-2-summary-5-26-22-3.pdf

Home and Community Based Modules – https://mnpsp.org/hcbs-modules/

Minnesota Positive Support Practice - mnpsp.org

ICI Webpub System - Feature Issue on Person-Centered Positive Supports and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | Volume 29, Number 2 | Improving Quality of Life Outcomes Using a Statewide Tiered Implementation Approach: The Missouri Experience | Institute on Community Integration Publications (umn.edu)

Meeting Midway - Tier 2 Prevention (Ep1)

In our second episode we continue our discussion with Dr. Tersa Rodgers & Dr. Rachel Freeman. Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Freeman provide us with greater insight into what Tier 2 is, its barriers and offer additional resources for the audience explore on their own. Please see show resources/notes below. 


Show resources

Missouri Department of Mental Health Tiered Supports: https://dmh.mo.gov/dev-disabilities/tiered-supports

Institute on Community Integration (ICI): https://ici.umn.edu

Tier 2 Summary: https://mnpsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Tier-2-summary-5-26-22-3.pdf

Home and Community Based Modules – https://mnpsp.org/hcbs-modules/

Minnesota Positive Support Practice - mnpsp.org

ICI Webpub System - Feature Issue on Person-Centered Positive Supports and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | Volume 29, Number 2 | Improving Quality of Life Outcomes Using a Statewide Tiered Implementation Approach: The Missouri Experience | Institute on Community Integration Publications (umn.edu)

Meeting Midway - Tier 2 Prevention (Ep1)

MO Division of Developmental Disabilities

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