Article 9

OMNEAN
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (3464 Reviews)
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

Mar
4
Wednesday
01:00 PM
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05:00 PM
MST
Live Stream
Chris Garcia
107 Seats Left
$45.00
Mar
5
Thursday
08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
MST
Live Stream
Heidi Lewis
115 Seats Left
$45.00
Mar
7
Saturday
08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
MST
Live Stream
Heidi Lewis
110 Seats Left
$45.00
Mar
10
Tuesday
08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
MST
Live Stream
Heidi Lewis
134 Seats Left
$45.00
Mar
12
Thursday
01:00 PM
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05:00 PM
MST
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Heidi Lewis
140 Seats Left
$45.00
Mar
14
Saturday
08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
MST
Live Stream
Chris Garcia
137 Seats Left
$45.00
Mar
16
Monday
08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
MST
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Heidi Lewis
146 Seats Left
$45.00
Mar
18
Wednesday
08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
MST
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Chris Garcia
148 Seats Left
$45.00
Mar
19
Thursday
01:00 PM
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05:00 PM
MST
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Heidi Lewis
148 Seats Left
$45.00
Mar
21
Saturday
08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
MST
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Chris Garcia
149 Seats Left
$45.00

Venues

OMNEAN (PTS) Chandler View Class Calendar
3130 N Arizona Ave.
Suite 102
Chandler, AZ 85225
OMNEAN (PTS) Phoenix View Class Calendar
2432 W Peoria Ave
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

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (3464 Reviews)
Meghan A
Rating: 5 out of 5
Class
Mar 4, 2026
The person presenting the information genuinely cared about the subject matter at hand.
Merci N
Rating: 5 out of 5
Chris
Mar 4, 2026
Amazing teacher
Brittany M
Rating: 5 out of 5
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
Rating: 5 out of 5
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
Rating: 5 out of 5
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
Rating: 5 out of 5
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
Rating: 5 out of 5
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
Rating: 5 out of 5
Article 9
Mar 4, 2026
Great class
Matthew S
Rating: 5 out of 5
Mr Chris Garcia was great
Mar 3, 2026
Thank you for teaching me about the Article 9 stuff. Well worth it.
Heather C
Rating: 5 out of 5
Love
Mar 3, 2026
Great class!! Chris was awesome! Took 5 minutes to take the test and passed with 100%
GUEORGUI M
Rating: 5 out of 5
Mr.
Mar 3, 2026
Thank you Mr. Garcia !
Savannah O
Rating: 5 out of 5
Awesome instructor!
Mar 3, 2026
Very good instructor, excellent class. Thanks! :)
Lilie P
Rating: 5 out of 5
ARTICLE 9
Mar 3, 2026
Chris was an amazing teacher.
Jennifer S
Rating: 5 out of 5
Great class
Mar 3, 2026
Chris was great! Easy to listen to and learned a lot from him.
Brandilyn C
Rating: 5 out of 5
The best Article 9 Class I have taken!
Mar 2, 2026
This class was done so well! I didn't get bored, the content was relevant and important to all people who interact with people with disabilities. I do a lot of advocating at the capital and one thing I would love to see is our legislators needing to take this class as they make extremely important decisions regarding this population and I strongly believe they should have this foundation of understanding! Thank you!
Erica S
Rating: 5 out of 5
Great instructor
Mar 2, 2026
Enjoy the class
Giada L
Rating: 5 out of 5
very engaging
Feb 28, 2026
Having an instructor teaching something they're passionate about really makes a difference!
Brittany B
Rating: 5 out of 5
One of the Best Trainings I’ve Taken ⭐
Feb 28, 2026
I just finished Chris’s Article 9 class & it was truly excellent. Chris did an amazing job presenting the material in a way that was clear, engaging, & incredibly empowering. You can tell he genuinely cares about the subject matter & about the people taking the class, which made a huge difference in how impactful the training felt. He created an environment where participants felt encouraged to think critically, ask questions, & really understand the importance of the concepts being discussed. Instead of just going through the motions, Chris made the material feel meaningful & relevant to real-life situations. This was easily one of the most empowering & well-taught trainings I’ve attended. Highly recommend taking this class with Chris if you have the opportunity!
Nnenna O
Rating: 5 out of 5
Chris is an awesome instructor
Feb 28, 2026
I loved the class. Chris explained everything in a way that kept me engaged. The 4 hours went by fast! Would definitely take another class with him. 10/10
Claire G
Rating: 5 out of 5
Article 9 with Chris
Feb 28, 2026
Great class, great instructor! Thanks!