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
Director of Training at OMNEAN 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
Piotr B
direct provider.
Mar 5, 2026
Best course ever !
Phu C
Review of Article 9 Class
Mar 5, 2026
Class was informative and interesting the whole way. I loved the history section.
Tammy P
very educational
Mar 5, 2026
Thank you so much for this training, it was very educational, interesting, appropriate. Very helpful. Ms Heidi made it interesting, application examples were extremely helpful. Time went by very quickly. Very informative. Thank you. Tammy Posey
Rachel G
Article 9 course
Mar 5, 2026
instructor was very kind and accommodating, she had very interesting and helpful anecdotes!
Kyrene L
Passed on spot
Mar 5, 2026
Best instructor I'd say thank you 😁
Heather B
Great Instructor!
Mar 5, 2026
Enjoyed all the info and videos, this class was different than ones with other agencies and I actually learned new information. Ty!
Vicky M
Article 9
Mar 5, 2026
Great Instructor
Jane K
Caregiver
Mar 4, 2026
Well explained, instructor was to the point.
Martha G
Great class
Mar 4, 2026
I cannot recommend this class enough. the things talked about in the class are very important and I feel everyone should take this class. No matter if you are getting paid or not. This helps others identify abuse as well. Very Important information. Chris, thank you for taking the time to be the instructor, to give examples and to continue being a protector. Love the class!
Meghan A
Class
Mar 4, 2026
The person presenting the information genuinely cared about the subject matter at hand.
Merci N
Chris
Mar 4, 2026
Amazing teacher
Brittany M
YOURE AWESOME
Mar 4, 2026
Thank you for being understanding of my situation. You did a great job and I learned a lot! (:
Ashleigh M
Thank You
Mar 4, 2026
I had such an awesome experience and class. I really appreciate your time Chris. Thank you, I can tell you're passionate and dedicated to the work you do.
Sierra S
Thorough and Passionate
Mar 4, 2026
The course covers all of the basics to know regarding article 9 and then some. The instructor was passionate about the subject and provided plenty of examples both general and personalized to add to the course content.
Christopher S
Thank you Mr. Chris
Mar 4, 2026
I really appreciated the involvement in the intentionality of how article 9 was taught by Mr. Chris. He added a fun humor to it, but also a serious intentionality to allow us to see things from his perspective on why he does what he does so that maybe in hopes, it encourages us to choose our seat. Thank you for your class today Mr. Chris.
Martha G
Awesome
Mar 4, 2026
I have taken this course many times since 2016. I usually take the class in person, but this was my first time doing it online Livestream. I feel it was so much better to take it online and I saw no difference in how the class was taught. I will try and take it online from now on. Also side note, Mr Chris Garcia is an actual instructor teaching live classes! What a surprise! I legit thought he was only on the videos. It was a good class to be taught by none other than Mr Chris Garcia himself. All Good information and loved all the different examples he gives.
Ebony B
Article 9
Mar 4, 2026
Great class
Matthew S
Mr Chris Garcia was great
Mar 3, 2026
Thank you for teaching me about the Article 9 stuff. Well worth it.
Heather C
Love
Mar 3, 2026
Great class!! Chris was awesome! Took 5 minutes to take the test and passed with 100%
GUEORGUI M
Mr.
Mar 3, 2026
Thank you Mr. Garcia !