Residential Committee Meeting
2024-05-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Online via Zoom

ONLINE Picking Your Battles
2024-05-23 10:00 - 13:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
presented by Katherine Gould-The Visions Center for Creative Management
May 23rd 10am-1pm
Members $70/Non Members $95

Numerous challenges face managers every day. Sometimes, managers must speak up and fight for changes that are necessary or advocate for program needs. The problem is that managers can’t take on every battle. So how do you determine where to put your energy? This class will help you identify levels of importance and how to advocate in a manner that will produce results. Managers cannot solve every problem, nor can they be everything to everyone. However, we can utilize tools such as negotiation, documentation of needs, and present arguments in a positive way to get to yes. This class offers practical advice and strategies to help managers pick their battles and produce desired results.

IN PERSON AMAP TRAINING MAY 2024
2024-05-22 09:30 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Members $150 Non Members $185
Dates: May 22, 23, 24 9:30am-4:00pm
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 common abbreviations used in the medical field.

Participants must attend each day and must score 80% or above on exams.

Final certification follows successful demonstration of skills (observation of pouring and vital signs) at the trainee’s agency, supervised by the agency’s Registered Nurse.

Annual Manhattan Family & Professional Resource Fair
2024-05-21 09:00 - 14:00
FREE ADMISSION AND WORKSHOPS
Learn more about programs and services
Connect with Service Provider Organizations
Enter a Cash Prize Draw
Enjoy complimentary food!

New York Foundling Open House in Chelsea
2024-05-16, 2024-04-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-11
In celebration of the expansion of Day and Work Services into Manhattan, NY Foundling is hosting a series of open houses for families and advocates to tour their new Day Habilitation and Employment Services hub located at their headquarters in Chelsea, NYC. Families can tour the space, meet with our program staff, and learn about eligibility into their programs.
Dates:
Thursday, April 11
Thursday, April 25
Thursday, May 16
Thursday, May 30
Thursday June 6
Sign up: forms.office.com/r/xCjAfNCRRH

IAC's 12th Annual Conference-Neurodiversity Rules!
2024-05-15 08:00 - 2024-05-16 15:00 | UJA Federation, 130 East 59th Street, New York, NY, United States
Conference website:
https://12thannualconference2024.sched.com/login

VIRTUAL TIME MANAGEMENT TRAINING
2024-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
presented by Hopper Trainings LLC
May 14th 10am-11:30am
Members $60/Non members $85

The last several years have presented us with challenges that sap away more of our time than ever before. Staff are required to take on more tasks as staff recruitment and retention remain problematic. In this webinar, staff will learn various concepts that they can utilize and pass on to other staff members to effectively handle more responsibilities by eliminating “time wasters” that will reduce stress and make you perceived by others as the staff who is able to get the results your organization needs.
Training/Workshop Objectives:
o To present some ideas that can help management streamline many tasks and responsibilities
o Ideas that can be presented to staff to improve productivity and effective communication
o Various time management tips
o The importance of conscientiousness

CLINIC-IPSIDD Committee Meeting
2024-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom

Small Business Workshops for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-17 18:30 - 20:00

ICS Committee Meeting
2024-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

IN PERSON FULL SCIP-R May 2024
2024-05-06 09:00 - 17:30 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Members $350 / Non Members $375
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 must work in OPWDD-certified settings.
Class Dates: May 6 & 7th 9:00am-5:30pm

HR Committee Meeting
2024-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

ONLINE-Incident Investigation Recertification
2024-05-03 09:30 - 16:30 | Online via Zoom
Members $140/Non members $170
Class Date: 5/3/24 9:30am-4:30pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Only those who have been previously certified at IAC may attend.
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, 625
• Jonathan’s law
• Subjects of Abuse and Neglect/Process SCR and SEL
• Investigations
• Best Practice
All participants will be required to pass an exam with a score of 80 or better to receive a recertification.

Adult Day and Employment Services Committee
2024-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom

Training Directors Committee Meeting
2024-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom

Free Autism Awareness Month Workshops @ Birch Family Services
2024-04-29 | Online via Zoom
Understanding Autism – An Introduction to Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)
Date: April 29, 2024, 10 AM
This workshop is designed to increase awareness, foster empathy, and promote positive attitudes toward individuals on the autism spectrum, ultimately contributing to more inclusive and supportive communities. Discuss ways to promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion of individuals with autism.

IN PERSON SCIP INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
2024-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Dates: April 25, 26, 29, 30th 10am-5pm
Member fee: $425 Non Member Fee: $525
The Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-Revised Instructors Training program is a 4-day program certifying participants on becoming a SCIP-R Instructor. In order to participate in this program, participants must be actively employed by an OPWDD-certified direct service provider agency. The program is designed for employees that will be responsible for directly conducting and certifying staff members in the SCIP – R training curriculum. The participant must already have completed the Full SCIP-R course and be current with their CPR certification.
To become a certified SCIP -R Instructor, you must:
1. Fully complete the SCIP -R Instructor’s training program.
2. Assist in teaching each section of the SCIP- R curriculum with another SCIP – R Instructor at least once.
3. Teach the complete program under the observation and supervision of a SCIP – R Instructor-Trainer.
Agencies must be able to provide trainees with parts 2 and 3 of the certification. IAC’s program is Step 1- the coursework only.
Please email jennie@iacny.org to register.

YAI Empowering Change-Developmental Disabilities and Climate Solutions
2024-04-25 10:00 - 13:15
Free event
April 25 10am-1:15pm

IN PERSON SCIP INSTRUCTOR REFRESHER APRIL 2024
2024-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
April 19th 10am-5pm
Members $140 Non Members $170
This course satisfies the requirement that all SCIP instructors recertify annually.

Online-Keys to Completing A Thorough Death Investigation
2024-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Online via Zoom
presented by Denise Gibson-Phipps
Members $95/ Non Members $135
This half-day online training will focus on strategies for ensuring a thorough and comprehensive death investigation.
The training course is open to all levels of staff responsible for conducting death investigations within OPWDD provider agencies.
Participants will receive expert guidance to enhance and develop their technical skills navigating through the death investigative process.
Required criteria for evidence collection, root cause analysis, recommendations and on writing the investigative report will also be reviewed.

SIDDC Family Resource Fair
2024-04-19 09:00 - 13:00 | UFT, 1200 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY, United States
Save the Date!
SIDDC
Family Resource Fair

FREE ADMISSION

Friday ~ April 19, 2024 ~ 9:00 am-1:00 pm

UFT (United Federation of Teachers)
1200 South Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314

Browse and meet with representatives from over 40 agency providers and community organizations.
Speak with agencies that provide services for children, teens, and adults.
Learn more about OPWDD services, transition programs, recreation opportunities, respite services, camps, and service eligibility.

Attend one or more of the informative workshops.

Join us to gain vital information for your loved one and much more!

Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
2024-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Membership Meeting
2024-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

ONLINE-Incident Investigation Training April 2024
2024-04-10 16:30 - 19:30 | Online via Zoom
Members $425/Non members $525
Class Dates: April 10, 11,16,18,30, May 1, 2nd 4:30pm-7:30pm
Test May 3rd 8:30am-4:30pm
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 skills to new investigators.

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POWER HOUR: Effective SCIP Presentations
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Members $40/ Non Members $55
presented by Jason Hopper – Hopper Trainings, LLC.
It can be difficult to train staff in a state mandated SCIP course where you must maintain momentum for up to 17 hours and convey the importance of the topic at hand effectively. There is a lot of material to cover but no clear way on how to proceed with that process. Please join us as we explore how to effectively reach your audience and keep them interested in this important subject and motivated to learn so they can develop effective strong relationships with the people to whom they provide supports.

Training/Workshop Objectives:
o Maintaining consistent and sustained audience attention
o Five different ways people learn and tools to reach your audience
o Instructor Best Practices
o SCIP Mandates
o SCIP Materials

Target Audience: All SCIP Instructors and those wishing to become SCIP instructors in the near future (Note for Region 3 – If you have taken a SCIP Train the Trainer course with a Master SCIP instructor from 2018 to current year, this material has already been presented to you.)
