Education Committee
2025-06-17 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Online via Zoom

FI Committee Meeting
2025-06-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom

FREE WEBINAR -ADAPT Community Network-The Evolving Focus of Child Welfare: Addressing Over-Reporting and Providing Family-Centered Supports
2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:30
ADAPT Community Network’s next free webinar “The Evolving Focus of Child Welfare: Addressing Over-Reporting and Providing Family-Centered Supports” will be on WEDNESDAY, June 18th 10 am – 11:30 am. Representatives from ACS (Administration for Children’s Services} will provide detailed information on ACS funded and other supports and services available for families with children under 18 years of age, including children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Spanish and Mandarin interpretation will be provided.
Registration is required. To register click on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C8A8TLzhTSKKI45m95PI8g

IT Committee Meeting
2025-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom

QA-Compliance Committee Meeting
2025-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Residential Committee Meeting
2025-06-23 13:00 - 15:00

DQI's Upcoming "Delivering Quality Information" Webinar
2025-07-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom

ONLINE-The Right to Relationships and Sexuality – A DSP Guide to Foster Appropriate Discussion
2025-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
July 10th 10am-12pm

Presented by Hopper Trainings LLC

Online via zoom

Members $70 / Non Members $95

Due to a lack of knowledge and opportunities, individuals in the industry may have inadequate means of developing meaningful relationships outside of their core providers and support systems. This can make developing friendships difficult and dating an insurmountable feat. The need to love and be loved is every individual’s right, but their pursuit can be hampered by a system that may not feel comfortable answering direct questions about love and relationships. With this session, we will explore healthy conversations you can have with individuals, whether they wish to discuss friendships, relationships, and/or dating. Avenues like physical intimacy will also be explored, with options for staff who may be uncomfortable with discussing such topics.

Target Audience: DSPs and all staff that provide direct supports to individuals. NOTE – This course is not a guide on how to perform an individual consent evaluation and is not geared toward Behavior Specialists and/or Psychologists.

Training/Workshop Objectives:
o Offering Praise and Improving Self-Esteem
o Understanding Relationships
o Friendships
o Rejection/Loneliness
o Dating
o Preventing Abuse
o Understanding Sexuality
o Utilization of the PLISSIT Medical Model in our field

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IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK-Free Webinar-Benefits and Entitlements with Gary Shulman
2025-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
ADAPT Community Network is offering a free webinar “Benefits and Entitlements” on Thursday, July 10th from 10 am – 12 pm. Our speaker will be Gary Shulman who has decades of experience assisting families with children, teens and young adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Spanish & Mandarin translation will be provided. Registration is required. To register you can scan the QR code on the flyer or click on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4o8tX7TSTfWp1G5smHGCtw

DESCRIPTION: We will explore governmental and non-governmental support services, benefits, and
entitlements for persons with disabilities and their families. Throughout your journey, support will be needed and
there is a multitude of resources out there that can make that journey a lot easier if you know where to look, how
to qualify and steps you need to take to obtain all the benefits and entitlements that can bring some stress relief
and maximize independence. We will explore the well-known benefits you have heard about but also, we will
share lesser-known benefits that can truly enrich your lives and make life more optimistic as you are supported
to be your best possible self.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents, family members, caregivers and professionals who want to enhance the lives of children, teenagers &
young adults. We welcome anyone who strives to achieve the same goals.

FREE Webinar-ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK-Supporting Your Child's BIG Feelings
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
Thursday, July 17th from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
“Supporting Your Child’s BIG Feelings!”
Join us to learn ways to support children when they are experiencing BIG feelings! Parents, caregivers, and teachers will understand the reasons why children have emotional and behavioral outbursts, and you will walk away with hands-on strategies for managing those tough moments.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FDgU7WQNSJygXUf43liHxw#/registration

FULL SERIES: EFFECTIVE FUNDRAISING: FINDING ALTERNATE INCOME
2025-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
EFFECTIVE FUNDRAISING: FINDING ALTERNATE INCOME
presented by The Visions Center for Creative Management
This series is designed for nonprofit organizations looking for real-world strategies to access new revenue sources. The programs offer realistic options and systems to enhance income. Ideally, program participants will register for the full series; however, single day options are also available.

REGISTER FOR ALL 4 TRAININGS & SAVE!
Full Series- July 22, August 26, September 16, and October 21
Members $450/ Non Members $600
REGISTER HERE
**Package registrations cannot be shared between colleagues. In order for the discount to apply, the same staff person must register for all four trainings-no substitutions.

Fund Raising Basics: What you need to know
2025-07-22 10:00 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
July 22nd 10am-4pm
IN PERSON AT IAC
Members $150/Non Members $200
Most nonprofit organizations have a “donate” button on their website. But that does little to attract donations, and it is often improperly set up, making giving a problem for donors.
We will begin the series focusing on strategies beyond the “donate” button. This session will focus on developing your fundraising plans, how to get started, and how to implement some simple strategies to seek gifts, grants, and contributions from donors. How to develop a realistic fundraising budget, soliciting support from leadership and the Board of Directors, and how to address problems such as lack of attendance and other potential risk.

The session will offer easy systems and tools to implement effective strategies to begin fundraising. We will also help organizations avoid fundraising pitfalls.

REGISTER HERE
IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

Online Excel for Beginners
2025-07-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: July 23rd 10 AM – 2 PM
Members $ 200 / Non Members $26
Understand the basics of working with spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
Learn basic formulas and functions to automate calculations and reduce errors
Learn to produce simple charts and graphs so you can present information in a user friendly, visual format
Each participant will need to have a computer with Microsoft Excel installed in order to practice the techniques taught during the training.

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IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

FREE WEBINAR-ADAPT Community Network-OVERVIEW ABOUT MTA REDUCED FARE, FAIR FARES, WEBINAR OMNY & ACCESS-A-RIDE
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
ADAPT Community Network is offering a free webinar on Thursday, July 24th 10 am – 11:30 am “Overview About MTA Reduced Fare, Fair Fares, OMNY and Access-A-Ride.” Representatives from the MTA, Fair Fares and Access-A-Ride will be our speakers. Mandarin and Spanish translation will be provided. Registration is required.

To register click on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ruXOEuZ5QmK6AF4hVLApxA

Education Committee Meeting
2025-07-29 11:30 - 13:30 | Online via Zoom

Online Incident Investigation Certification July Training
2025-07-29 16:30 - 19:30 | Online via Zoom
Date: July 29,31, August 5, 7, 11, 12, 13th 4:30-7:30pm.
Test Date: August 14th from 8:30-4:30p.
Online Via Zoom
Members $450 / Non Members $550
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.
REGISTER HERE
IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

Fiscal Management Committee
2025-07-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

HR Committee Meeting
2025-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

IHCB Committee Meeting
2025-08-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom

August FI Committee Meeting
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom

NOW FULL!- IN PERSON AMAP TRAINING August 2025
2025-08-18 09:30 - 15:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Members $175/ Non Members $200
Dates: August 18, 19, 20 from 9:30am-3pm
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.

IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

ONLINE Workplace Accountability
2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: August 20th 10 AM – 12 PM
Instructor: Sonji Phillips/Ilia Karanadze
Members $70 / Non-Members $95
Class Description:
This session focuses on practical ways to build accountability across teams. We’ll discuss how to encourage ownership of tasks, align everyday work with larger organizational goals, and create a culture where everyone takes responsibility for their role. Whether you’re a leader or team member, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to help foster a more accountable, productive environment.

Audience:
This class is intended for first-time supervisors, mid-level managers, department heads, project managers, supervisory managers, senior managers, executive leaders, strategic leaders, C-suite executives, high-potential employees, human resources professionals, and mentors or leadership coaches.

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IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

IN PERSON FULL SCIP-R Training September 2025
2025-09-03 09:00 - 18:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Dates: September 3 and 4 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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 must work in OPWDD-certified settings.

Cancellation Policy: Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice will not be refunded. Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice will not be refunded. No shows will be charged the full registration fee.

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ONLINE Safety and Supports in the Community
2025-09-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: September 8th 10am-12pm
Presented by Hopper Trainings LLC
Members $70/Non Members $95

Proper engagement of individuals in the community is a component of the DSP Core Competencies. While there are numerous trainings offered in Orientation and Annuals that cover most parts of the Core Competencies, the community inclusion competency can prove to be difficult to teach due to the variety of external factors associated with community engagement. This training will help prepare staff to consider the conduct, safeguards and risks associated with community outings, covering leisure trips, getting necessities, family events and medical appointments.
Training Objectives include:

An assessment of an individual’s readiness and preparations for completion of the communal activity
A breakdown of what is expected on the outing and expectations from the individual
Items/actions necessary to have a successful outing
Emergency preparedness
The Dignity of Risk
The Power of Praise

Target Audience: DSPs, Community Specialists, & Community Habilitation Staff

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IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

The Truth About Grant Writing and Seeking Support from Foundations
2025-09-08 10:00 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
September 8th 10am-4pm
IN PERSON AT IAC
presented by The Visions Center for Creative Management
Members $150/Non Members $200
Many nonprofits submit endless grant proposals with little success. The truth is that the proposals ae often poorly written and lack compelling reasons for support. Proposals are often sent to the wrong foundation and are not reflective of their priorities.
We will provide examples and formats to enhance grant writing. We will also share strategies on how to target. funders and build relationships to foster success. We will highlight the grant process and how to foster longer-term proposals and renewals. This is a highly practical program designed to help nonprofits get results.

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IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.

FREE WEBINAR: Supporting the Needs of Families Caring for Children with both Emotional/Behavioral and Developmental Disabilities
2025-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
presented by Gary Shulman
September 9th 10am-12pm
This program is being offered for free but registration is required.
REGISTER HERE
Sometimes having a child who is dually diagnosed with both behavioral and developmental disabilities can be extremely overwhelming. We will explore the various resources to meet those unique needs.

ADES Committee Meeting
2025-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom

ONLINE-DSP Sustainability Project Workshop for Upper Level Management
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
This class is only available to IAC Members and is open to CEOs and other executive level management. This class consists of 5 virtual sessions as outlined below.

Virtual workshop sessions:
1. September 9, 2025 – Power Dynamics with Jen Cohen & Anne Parmeter
2. September 16, 2025 – Building a Culture of Respect with Jen Cohen & Robert Budd
3. September 30, 2025 – How to Right the Ship: Leading for sustainability with Robert Budd & Marco Damiani
4. October 21, 2025 – What’s The Story? A brief history of insecurity with Jen Cohen & Anne Parmeter
5. October 28, 2025 – Empathy: The not-so-secret key to transformation with Jen Cohen, Tibi Guzman & Robert Budd

The entire series is being offered for $900 with a special discount for DSP Sustainability Project Steering Committee members.
Only 35 participants will be accepted.

REGISTER HERE

IAC Cancellation Policy: We are unable to refund Registrations for Single day classes canceled with less than 24 hours notice and Registrations for Multi-day classes canceled with less than 48 hours notice. No- shows will be charged the full registration fee.
