WHAT IS BUILD A BETTER LIFE TOOLKIT?
BBLT's Life Skills + Staff & Family Consultation Resource is a training system for Care Providers that uses innovative techniques to teach the best support tools that each client needs to succeed.
Every Toolkit is custom-built for Each Specific Individual with a disability and gives Care Providers an interactive resource they can use every day—right in the moment—while supporting their client.
OUR APPROACH
Drawing from Best Practices out of Education - BBLT blends Evidence-Based Practices with interactive trainings to create a Person Centered system that empowers Care Providers to help their clients live their Very Best Life.
TOOLS THAT LAST
By working directly with the client and those who know them best, BBLT designs a custom training designed to be shared across support teams—targeting continuity, clarity, and consistency throughout the client’s journey.
I WAS WONDERING WHY ALL MY STAFF WAS SUDDENLY USING SIGN LANGUAGE WITH THIS CERTAIN CLIENT. — AND THEN I REALIZED, IT WAS BECAUSE THEY HAD ALL BEEN TRAINED BY THE TOOLKIT!
Michael Holloman; Supported Living Agency Director
I DIDN’T REALIZE THE CLIENT WAS USING SIGN LANGUAGE UNTIL I WATCHED THE TOOLKIT TRAINING AND LEARNED WHAT HE WAS SAYING. — NOW I'M ABLE TO SIGN WITH HIM AND HE'S SO MUCH HAPPIER.
Care Provider (DSP)
HOW WE TRAIN IS IMPORTANT
IT REALLY ISN'T SURPRISING, WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT
Care Providers are the Culmination of the Entire Service Delivery System for all care and support strategies in a client’s life.
- Every Special Needs Support Method
- Every Special Educational Tool and all of those Custom Tools that come from each client’s family
- Every single one of these things is CULMINATED within the important work that the Care Providers provide in the daily life of the client
So, doesn’t it just make Sense that we would want to invest the Very Best Strategies and Innovative Tools in HOW we train the ones that supports these individuals?
Build a Better Life Toolkit has picked up this challenge—and is committed to tackle this need head-on.
BUILD A BETTER LIFE TOOLKIT CAN HELP CARE PROVIDERS FORM A GOOD BOND WITH THE CLIENT AND ALSO HELP THEM WITH REDIRECTION.
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Doug Marks - President - Founder
• With a Foundation that began with 9 years in Education as a public school Teacher, Doug brings more than three decades of leadership development experience across education, contract services, and workforce training
• Former DCYF (DSHS/CA) Contract Provider & Supervisor (18 Years) overseeing multi-county service contracts supporting individuals and families, including those in the I/DD community
• Founded BBLT through over four years of research, development, and field implementation—creating cutting-edge, training solutions.
• Parent of a son with developmental disabilities and trusted coach to families navigating education, behavioral, and community care systems
BOARD OF ADVISORS
DR. YVONNE SWINTH - PHD, OTR/LFAOTA
• Professor of Occupational Therapy, University of Puget Sound
• Recognized expert in developmental disabilities, autism, sensory care and complex needs
• Perspective shaped by leadership in trauma-informed and sensory focus
Claire Brinkman
• M.Ed., Special Education
• 25+ years as a Special Education teacher and behavioral support
• Certified in Life Space Intervention and as a Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Trainer
• Equips teams with practical strategies for complex behavioral and emotional needs
CHRISTINA JONES - MSW
• Clinical social work experience supporting autism and trauma-impacted individuals
• Background in complex mental health and behavioral settings
• Experience serving underserved and underrepresented populations, including individuals in the I/DD community
MATTHEW ALLEN
• 40+ years of executive leadership in business and finance
• Expertise in organizational operations and fiscal oversight
• Guides strategic sustainability and long-term growth
JANETTE BERGEN
• Retired school administrator
• Former Special Education Teacher
• Extensive experience in educational leadership and intervention systems
I LIKE HOW THE TOOLKIT HELPS ME BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT THE CLIENT IS GOING THROUGH WITH THEIR DISABILITY SO THAT I CAN SERVE THEM BETTER AND MAKE THEIR LIFE EASIER.
Care Provider (DSP)