Summer Options Presented by Gary Shulman March 9th 10am-12pm Online Via Zoom What are all the issues you must consider when choosing an appropriate summer program for your child with a disability? How do you know your child is ready? How do you prepare your child for a summer experience? Should I choose a mainstream program or a special one?… Read More »Free Webinar: Summer Options – Presented by Gary Shulman
Dates: March 16th, 19th & 23rd from 9:30am-3pm Members $175/ Non Members $200 This course certifies trainees to administer medications in OPWDD-funded residential and day programs. This course follows the OPWDD approved AMAP curriculum and includes: responsibilities of AMAP certification, common medications, side effects, rights and responsibilities of administering medication measurement of vital signs, and… Read More »IN PERSON AMAP Training March 2026
Date: March 24th 10am – 4pm Members $150 / Non-Members $200 Presented by Kelly Nagy IN PERSON AT IAC Designed for frontline leaders, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary team members-but open to anyone interested in providing effective training-this dynamic workshop equips participants with the skills to confidently train others on what they know best. Whether you’re… Read More »Train the Trainer-Empowering Everyday Leaders to See Beyond the Powerpoint
March 25th and 27th 9am-6pm Members $375/Non Members $400 Participants will learn safe & effective approaches to working with individuals who exhibit aggressive behaviors. Participants will also learn appropriate calming techniques, preventive strategies to de-escalate adverse situations & proper techniques for physical intervention when all else fails. This training covers CORE techniques. Staff seeking training… Read More »IN PERSON FULL SCIP-R Training March 2026
Date: March 25th 10am-12pm Members $70 / Non-members $95 Online via zoom Presented by Briason Associates This session will explore how supervisors and HR professionals can move beyond annual reviews to create consistent, meaningful conversations that support performance, accountability, and professional growth. Participants will learn how to deliver constructive feedback, document conversations appropriately, support new… Read More »ONLINE Feedback Dynamics: Cultivating Growth through Constructive Communication
March 26th 9:30am-4:30pm Members $150/Non Members $200 This training meets in person at IAC. This training satisfies the requirement that SCIP Instructors recertify annually. Instructors must provide documentation of the following: -Initial SCIP Instructor Certificate -Current CPR/AED/FA certification through an accredited agency -Evidence of having taught at least one Full SCIP Core class (not Recert… Read More »IN PERSON SCIP Instructor Refresher March 2026
Date: April 15th 10am - 4pm Members $150 / Non-Members $200 Presented by: Margaret J. Gould, The Visions Center for Creative Management This training will explore the impact AI has had on employment options for people with disabilities. Like all new interventions, the field must respond to the changing marketplace and prepare the people we… Read More »Making AI Work: Employment Supports in 2026
Date: May 6th 10am - 4pm Members $150 / Non-Members $200 Presented by: Margaret J. Gould, The Visions Center for Creative Management What is really essential? Are you doing things that are producing the most important results, or is your day filled with “things to do?” Highly effective people are focused on what is essential… Read More »IN PERSON Essential: Focusing on What’s Most Important
Date: June 24th 10am - 4pm Members $150 / Non-Members $200 Presented by: Margaret J. Gould, The Visions Center for Creative Management There are numerous courses on recruitment and retention, but most organizations are still facing a workforce crisis in finding and retaining talented staff. Part of the problem is the lack of solid attraction… Read More »IN PERSON The Art of Attraction and Appeal: New Approaches to Attracting Staff in 2026