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Dr. Pomeranz has spent many years creating additional resources to supplement his trainings.


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In Place - Just In Time Training - DVD Series

Developed and presented by Dr. Thomas Pomeranz, a nationally recognized authority, trainer, clinician and consultant in the field of services for people with disabilities, this session is designed for supervisors, managers, clinical staff and staff trainers who hold responsibility for the competence of Direct Support Professionals. 6 Episodes on 3 DVDs (240 minutes, color), co-produced by ULS and OMNI Behavioral Health, Lincoln, NE 

Visit one of the following web sites for more information or to order the DVD Series: Fanlight Productions, Icarus Films or Program Development Associates


The Principles and Practices of Building Community- DVD Series

A seven part training DVD series that provides staff with best practice tools to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities. Each one hour DVD in the series addresses a critical topic related to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities. These topics are also those most frequently requested by agencies and States for which Tom works. Filmed while training staff of Tierra Del Sol, a highly respected not for profit agency located in Los Angeles, CA, the learning process is facilitated by the inclusion of the original and provocative power point slides Tom uses throughout his training sessions. This training series is a must use for newly hired support professionals as well as a wonderful refresher for seasoned managers and clinicians.


Principles and Practices of Universal Enhancement - 4 Books in 1

Through stories, poems and descriptions full of humor and compassion, learn about the difference between the autocratic and clinical restraints of past methods and the new Universal Enhancement way. View a copy of the brochure. Read book reviews. You can purchase the book by at Cherry Hill Books and Media or Amazon.




special features



PODCAST: Changing Hearts and Minds with Dr. Thomas Pomeranz. The Medisked Podcast, Episode 12. March 9, 2023.
In this episode, Dr. Tom Pomeranz joins us to discuss the progress – and where progress is lacking – in the disability rights movement over the past sixty years.


​Tom has published an article for the International Brain Injury Association, NeuroTrauma Letter

To read the article, "Overcoming Anomy: The Impact of Positive Rituals on Quality of Life" in the November 2008 edition of this Newsletter.


Transition: From Consumers to Producers, Principles and Practices of Building Community Series (7th DVD)

Staff will learn how to transition classic Day Program services to a work oriented service. Dr. Tom Pomeranz provides viewers with the values and vision that drive the Day Program from activities of little meaning (bead stringing) to a content of meaningful activities that engender dignity and respect. This new training DVD includes custom animation in the power point slides. The DVD will be available for purchase through Program Development Associates.


PODCAST: Positive Behavioral Supports in Traumatic Brain Injury. Podcast #14. Northeast Center for Special Care. December 2007

In this informative interview, Dr. Tom Pomeranz discusses the value and importance of Positive Behavioral Supports for people with Traumatic Brain Injury who struggle with behavioral challenges. Tom shares with the audience that the behavioral challenges with which many individuals with TBI must cope are commonly a function of their unmet needs. Diminished sense of self, frustration, loss, boredom and anger must be recognized and effectively addressed if we are to provide the person with TBI an improved quality of life. The theme of the discussion is “anger is a communication of unmet needs”.



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