Training

Supporting People Who Are Blind/Low Vision in OPWDD Services October 30th 10am-1pm Members $200/Non Members $275 In person at IAC This immersive three‑hour presentation provides attendees with exposure to practical, hands‑on skills to better support individuals who are blind, low vision, and those who are both visually impaired and non‑verbal. Designed for clinicians, frontline managers,… Read More »IN PERSON Supporting People Who Are Blind/Low Vision in OPWDD Services

Dates: November 3, 4 & 6th 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 November 2026

Date: November 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th & 18th 4:30pm – 7:30p Test Date: November 19th 8:30am – 4:30pm Members $450 / Non-Members $550 ONLINE VIA ZOOM Are you a nonprofit professional ready to learn and take on investigations at your organization? This training will be an immersive virtual training series that provides specialized investigative… Read More »ONLINE Incident Investigation Certification Training November 2026

Date: November 11th 9:30am - 4:30pm Members $150 / Non-Members $200 Those who have participated in IAC’s Incident Investigators training and have received a certification should be re-certified every 3 years. The course will include the following: Review of Protection of People with Special Needs Act and Reforms Social Service Law Section 488 OPWDD 624,… Read More »ONLINE Incident Investigation Recertification November 2026

Date: November 19th 10am - 1pm Members $70 / Non-Members $95 Presented by Kate Gould -The Visions Center for Creative Management  Motivating staff and building a team culture of support are essential in any program.  This class will focus on engagement and motivation strategies to help build a strong sense of shared commitment to the… Read More »ONLINE Addressing Motivation and Staff Initiatives

Date: November 30th & December 1st 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… Read More »IN PERSON SCIP Training November 2026

Date: December 3rd 10am – 5pm 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… Read More »IN PERSON SCIP Instructor Refresher Training December 2026

Date: December 7, 8, & 9th 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,… Read More »IN PERSON AMAP Training December 2026