I like CLO’s philosophy about informed choices. CLO acknowledges the complexity of making choices, and no person’s planning should be based on light-weight thinking.
—Bonnie, Anna’s mother
About Us: Expertise
Creative Living Options founders CEO Joan Schmidt and Co-Founder Kathleen Campbell pioneered Supported Living Services (SLS). They are leaders in the SLS field, not only in California, but throughout the nation. They have mentored hundreds of families seeking to provide supported living services for their children entering adulthood.
Their experience includes:
• Consulting for the California Department of Education Special Education
Division.
• Writing the definitive manual for Single Household Vendors (See "Available for download" on the Links page.)
• Promoting inter-agency collaboration and working with schools, families,
and service providers to implement innovative transition programs from school
to adult life
• Testifying at all levels of legislature
• Serving as invited speakers and presenters for conferences nationwide
• Presenting hundreds of workshops
• Leading peer reviews of other SLS providers
• Reviewing grants for the US Department of Education
• Advocating in a variety of forums for people living with developmental
disabilities
• Planning conferences and large events
• Advising families and individuals with disabilities on supported living
related issues
• Consulting with SLS agencies on best practices
• Collaborating with national advocates to facilitate inclusive schools
and communities
