About

Bettie Bell 

MA, PBSF, ATP, BCBA, LBA

Bettie offers person-centered services to people living with disabilities and their support networks as well as conduct behavior and assistive technology assessments, develop support plans, facilitate trainings and community groups to build connections that create change. Bettie has been active in personal advocacy and violence prevention for over two decades. In addition to over 10 years of consultative services to people with disabilities, she has served as a Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Hotline Coordinator, Abuse Prevention Facilitator, and a foster/adoptive parent. Bettie provides relationship focused support from a trauma informed perspective and focuses on crisis de-escalation and violence and abuse prevention. Her unique professional and personal experiences help her to provide supports that respects the dignity and lived experiences of individuals with disabilities throughout their lifespan. Bettie provides trainings that combine instruction and experiential learning to help groups explore and build skills together. She has provided dozens of trainings to community groups, educators, professionals, support teams, and students.

Education and Professional Certifications

University of Mary Washington, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Ball State University, Masters of Arts in Special Education Teaching with a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis

Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Partnership for People with Disabilities, Endorsement as a Positive Behavior Support Facilitator

University of South Florida Muma College of Business

  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion Certificate
  • Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate
  • Workplace and Personal Wellness Foundations Certificate

Positive Behavior Support Facilitator (PBSF)

RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)

International Behavior Analyst (IBA)

Licensed Mental Health Provider (LMHP)

Certified Trauma Professional (CTP)

Certified Digital Health and Wellness Professional Level1 (CDHWP)

Certified Human Rights Consultant

Sexuality Educator and Trainer (Certified through Elevatus Training)

Certified MyGuide Clinical TechMentor

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Hampton, Virginia
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