March 12th 10am-1pm ONLINE VIA ZOOM Members $70/Non Members $95 We know that the onset of aging happens sooner for people with disabilities. This is especially true for people with down syndrome although many are affected. They can show signs of Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Arthritis, and Memory Loss. Its important for staff to recognize the signs… Read More »ONLINE-Signs of Aging
Accepting Proposals for 2024 Family Connect Summit!ADAPT Community Network is thrilled to announce our 2024 Family Connect Summit to be held Wednesday, October 16th, 2024. The Summit will be virtual with speakers presenting in real time using the Zoom platform. Presentations will be 45 minutes with an additional 10 minutes for Q&A. We are requesting… Read More »ADAPT Accepting Proposals for 2024 Family Connect Summit-Deadline March 15th
Join Birch Family Services during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month for a series of free virtual events. This month’s series of workshops are designed to promote understanding, inclusivity, and empowerment for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. These workshops offer valuable resources and strategies, expert guidance, and opportunities for meaningful dialogue. Understanding Developmental Disabilities Date: March… Read More »Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Workshops-Birch Family Services
THIS TRAINING WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN PERSON AT IAC Members $140/Non Members $170 Don’t sweat the small stuff and a lot of what happens is small stuff. Managers are advocates for the people we support and the program itself. Some battles you need to “go to the mattresses” and others you need to let go.… Read More »POSTPONED! IN PERSON- Picking the Battles
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… Read More »IN PERSON Full SCIP-R Training March 2024
Join Birch Family Services during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month for a series of free virtual events. This month’s series of workshops are designed to promote understanding, inclusivity, and empowerment for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. These workshops offer valuable resources and strategies, expert guidance, and opportunities for meaningful dialogue. Understanding Developmental Disabilities Date: March… Read More »Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Workshops-Birch Family Services