Article 9
OMNEAN
Article 9 is the authority when it comes to Direct Support Professional’s (DSP’s) that are funded through Az DES/DDD in Arizona.
$45.00
In Person Class
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Covered in class are teaching techniques that require approval and techniques that are never allowed by a paid professional. The student will not only learn about the rights of people with developmental disabilities but how to assist someone in expressing those rights. The class will also give the student tips on how to positively support someone when teaching a new skill. The student will learn about what a behavior plan is and why they are used. Ultimately, the learner will leave Article 9 class understanding that Article 9 in practice is about assisting another person in not only maintaining dignity but finding more of it.
Classes
Venues
OMNEAN (PTS) Chandler
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3130 N Arizona Ave.
Suite 102
Chandler, AZ 85225
Suite 102
Chandler, AZ 85225
OMNEAN (PTS) Phoenix
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2432 W Peoria Ave
Bldg 4 Suite 1062
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Bldg 4 Suite 1062
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Instructors
Chris Garcia
Senior Instructor at Practical Training Solutions and AZ DDD Lead Instructor - Chandler Arizona
Estela Hunt
Instructor - Tempe
Heidi Lewis
Instructor at OMNEAN and AZ DDD Lead Instructor - Phoenix Arizona
Amanda Godek, NREMT
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician, Instructor - Chandler Arizona
Michael Kiel
Reviews
Janelle M
Great teacher, great attitude, excellent class!
Jan 15, 2026
Chris was an AMAZING teacher, he really sets you up for success, relays the information in a streamlined, simple way. He's motivating and in every moment, you know he wants each of you to pass, and genuinely succeed in taking care of the most vulnerable populations among us.
Sarah W
Great Class
Jan 15, 2026
Loved this class because it was very well taught and I was able to take lots of notes. I learned a lot about the movement of rights for people with disabilities that is ongoing. Love to be apart of this movement.
Desislava S
LHA
Jan 15, 2026
A great coach!
Marianne N
Chris is amazing
Jan 15, 2026
I want to say Chris is a great teacher and made the class interesting and super informative. He made sure everyone understood the class and answered everyone’s questions.
Azleena A
Great
Jan 15, 2026
I learned a lot in this class. It's motivate me to helps others. Thank you Chris. It was awesome
Margie S
not sure what you need here
Jan 15, 2026
Chris is such an excellent teacher, and such a genuine and caring person!
John G
Chris Rocks!!
Jan 15, 2026
I just want to say thank you to Chris who showed us how passionate and inspiring he was throughout the entire class. The class he taught will be something that will stick with me and hopefully everyone else to share this experience and knowledge to those around us as well. Thank you again Chris for everything you do and continue to inspire those like us to push us to be a better version of ourselves. :)
Haley G
Great Experience
Jan 15, 2026
Chris made the class interactive and engaging. Chris' passion for protecting disabled people was very clear and inspirational.
Francine K
Article 9
Jan 14, 2026
Good
Kimberly F
MORE THAN JUST INFORMATION
Jan 14, 2026
I REALLY ENJOYED TAKING THIS CLASS. I'VE GAINED SO MUCH AWARENESS WHEN IT COMES TO TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. I HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WILL DEFINITELY BENEFIT FROM ME TAKING THIS CLASS AND I'M SO GLAD TO NOW KNOW HOW I CAN BE MORE SUPPORTIVE WHILE BONDING WITH THOSE FAMILY MEMEBERS. THE HOST CHRIS GARCIA DID AN AMAZING JOB ARTICULATING AND DRAWING PRESPECTIVE AND THAT'S GREATLY APPRECIATED. I FEEL MORE PREPARED AND AM EXCITED TO HOP ON THIS BUS!
Wellesina T
Art 9
Jan 14, 2026
Excellent instruction very interesting too
Zaynah M
educational and helpful!
Jan 14, 2026
thank you! i feel like i learned a lot and was able to have a lot of takeaways from this course.
Griselda D
Informative class!
Jan 14, 2026
It was a great class and good intro into what the expectations are. Also to connect to the humanity of what clients we serve.
Leah B
Chris is the best!
Jan 14, 2026
Chris is extremely knowledgeable and you can tell he cares deeply about the content of his classes. This is my fourth time taking article 9 from Chris and I always recommend him to all new providers at my agency and whenever people need to recertifiy. Thank you Chris for taking the time to making the class easy to understand and for the information that you compile.
Argelia O
Great class.
Jan 14, 2026
This was an excellent class. I truly appreciate how you made the material easy to grasp and enjoyable.
Sylvia M
Great class !
Jan 14, 2026
Very informative and right to the point.
Damion L
Article 9 Training
Jan 14, 2026
Love the instructor and his passion for the field..it was a pleasure taking the class.....awesome instructor
Karli W
Great job
Jan 14, 2026
Chris was a good teacher
Eyvon K
Training
Jan 12, 2026
enjoyed doing my annual training with Omnean,staff are knowledgeable and well informed in their trainings.
Teresa K
9
Jan 10, 2026
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