22-2023 Wise Webinar Series

Dear Professional: Some Tips on Being Person-Centered Part II

Join us on Wednesday, April 19^th for another wonderfully informative webinar with Deb McLean and Katherine Titus. In Part II of the series will feature a panel who will be sharing their experience with PCP’s and talk about way in which it has had an impact in their lives and the lives of others. We're excited to be joined by Cathy Murahashi, David Murahashi, Lisa Robbe, and Resa Hayes!

Learning Objectives

The History of Person-Centered Philosophies
Components of the PCP Process
Utilizing PCP’s to gather information
Utilizing information gathered to improve quality of life through greater community access and inclusion

Katherine Titus

Katherine Titus has 18+ years of experience working with individuals who are planning for work. Katherine has worked with individuals, families, Counties, the Developmental Disability Administration, DVR, employers, and schools to promote equity and empowerment in lives, opportunities, and employment for all. Some of the work Katherine is experienced with include facilitating person-centered employment plans, working with service providers and individuals in WA state and North Dakota to expand person Centered Planning practices, training to groups of 40+ on both Person Centered Planning and self-determination. Katherine also works with employers in Spokane who are looking to expand their work force. In addition, Katherine is a part of the event planning team at WISE, working on conferences around the state that provide information to anywhere from 100-1000 people.

Katherine’s strengths include supporting individuals through system navigation, person-centered planning, and advocating side-by-side with other advocates. She believes in working at a high level of optimism, discipline, and energy in all areas of life. Katherine enjoys spending free time with her family and large family of friends, is immersed in college football (Roll Tide) and will jump at any opportunity to travel and see new places

Debra McLean

Debra is passionate about seeing all people obtain employment. She has been intrigued with community building and person centered planning as a way to see individuals with disabilities succeed in jobs that fit them since 1988. She has worked on a number of projects involving people with disabilities and employment. Debra provides training and consultation on employment and person centered planning in Washington and Oregon, and she has taught classes on these topics at Portland State University in the Teacher Education Program and for Highline Community College. She has worked with schools, families, agencies, businesses, and individuals, both in the U.S. and in Australia. Debra holds an MS in Rehabilitation Counseling and Deafness, and she is an enthusiastic walker and family member.