ABOUT IIDC
Peg received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Iowa State University in Leisure Studies and her Master of Science in Recreation Administration from Indiana University.
She has provided technical assistance and support to agency staff and older adults with developmental disabilities around the topics of community membership and self-determination. Peg has co-written and produced videos on person centered planning, community membership and self-advocacy. She has also co-authored several articles, training guides and provided training at the national, state and local level.
Peg is the videographer for the Center on Aging and Community Story Tent. She assists in collecting, editing and producing interviews. The story tent has gathered a variety of stories, including senior living, disabilities, self-advocacy, volunteerism, and relationships.
Education
- Indiana University | M.S. in Recreation Administration
- Iowa State University | B.S. in Leisure Studies
Presentations & Publications
- Holtz, P. (Producer). Stafford, P., Todd, J., and Harlan- Simmons, J. (2011). CAC Voices Story Tent: Self-Advocates of Indiana 2011 Conference.
- Holtz, P. (Producer). Stafford, P., Todd, J., and Harlan- Simmons, J. (2011). CAC Voices Story Tent: Autism NOW Midwest Regional Summit.
- Holtz, P. (Producer). Stafford, P., Todd, J., and Harlan- Simmons, J. (2011). CAC Voices Story Tent: Senior Expo, Food for Thought.
- Holtz, P. (Producer). Stafford, P., Todd, J., and Harlan-Simmons, J. (2011). CAC Voices Story Tent: Love and Friendship.
- Holtz, P. (Producer). Stafford, P., Todd, J., and Harlan- Simmons, J. (2010). CAC Voices Story Tent: Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities Conference.
Areas of Expertise
- Community Building
- Oral History
- Self-Advocacy
- Video Editing