Cecelia Ramsey, Executive Director of the Developmental Services Continuum, Inc. (DSC), became a passionate advocate for person with developmental disabilities through the lifelong influence of her brother Patrick, a gentle soul who passed away in 2001. She began her career as a Psychiatric Technician, working in three California Developmental Centers over 10 years. She later moved into community based care, serving in steadily advancing positions at service provider organizations in San Diego County. Before her current position of Executive Director at DSC she served as Director of Consumer Affairs for the organization. She continues to serve as an Instructor in the Certified Direct Support Professional program through the San Diego County Office of Education.
During this teleconference session Cecilia covered:
- Barriers to health care in the age of managed care
- Chronic medical and behavioral concerns
- Navigating the terrain of health providers “capacity” perceptions
- Teaching support personnel how to be an advocate for the people they serve
