HR Committee Meeting
2025-01-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online via Zoom

SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT-BEGINNING YOUR ORGANIZATION'S W.I.D.E JOURNEY
2025-01-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
We are thrilled to invite Anniedi Essien and Christina Farinacci-Roberts back to IAC after receiving such positive feedback from their session at our conference last year!
BEGINNING YOUR ORGANIZATION’S W.I.D.E JOURNEY
January 9th 11am-12pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
presented by Anniedi Essien and Christina Farinacci-Roberts
Members $100/ Non Members $150
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/459nefx
Demand for designing workplaces where everyone can flourish is stronger than ever, but knowing where to begin can be difficult for nonprofit leaders seeking to attract and retain top talent. Successful wellness, inclusion, diversity and equity (W.I.D.E) initiatives are a journey for organizations, not a checklist. Strengthen your organization’s W.I.D.E. foundations to further your mission, and begin moving from commitment, to action.
Participants will leave the session with increased knowledge and skills to:

Understand the evolution of DEI and how it impacts the workplace dynamic for nonprofit leaders in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities
Apply a holistic framework to Wellness and DEI so you can better align initiatives to emerging needs and improve workforce well-being
Identify where your organization is on the journey and what you need to consider as you move forward
Explore critical success factors for HR and business leaders to navigate change and shift from compliance to catalyst
Avoid common pitfalls that often impede organizational progress
Define actionable steps that you can take immediately on your journey

Anniedi Essien is a health disruptor, keynote speaker and growth strategist. As CEO of Idem Spark, Anniedi leverages over twenty years of health industry experience, workforce well-being expertise and a people-ﬁrst mindset to consult top business leaders on business strategies to win at work, wealth and well-being. She is a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives and organizations seeking to advance health equity as Co-Founder of W.I.D.E. Dynamic Dialogues. A former corporate healthcare executive, Anniedi has transformed care delivery models globally as a pioneer in consumer health engagement, healthtech innovation and digital health implementation. Her work on social determinants of health has been recognized by the American Association for World Health / World Health Organization.

Christina Farinacci-Roberts is a former NYCDOE high school principal turned founder and CEO of Head Heart Hands Consulting, an award winning education & equity consultancy. She works with thought leaders and pioneering organizations to strengthen strategy, catalyze culture and optimize operations for greater individual and collective flourishing. As a cofounder of W.I.D.E. Dynamic Dialogues, Christina helps to integrate and operationalize Wellness, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity initiatives to organizational goals and strategic priorities for exponential impact. As a veteran educator, Christina advises industry experts and innovators on framework development, intellectual capital creation and method monetization. She also keynotes on more holistic and human-centered leadership.

IN PERSON AMAP TRAINING JANUARY 2025
2025-01-08 09:30 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Dates: January 8, 9, & 17th 9:30am-4pm
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 common abbreviations used in the medical field.
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.
REGISTER HERE

ICS Committee Meeting
2025-01-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom

FREE EVENT-EPIC Long Island-The Importance of Diagnosing & Treating Depression in Epilepsy
2024-12-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via Zoom
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nSoX-bmuTJ6TLVZCAqFlrg#/registration

Membership Committee Meeting
2024-12-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK FREE WEBINAR-TURNING WORDS INTO PICTURES
2024-12-19 10:00 - 11:30
“Turning Words Into Pictures”
In this webinar, you will learn how to create visual strategies and use them in variety of ways to support children with learning differences. You will discover how visual strategies can be used to make your home/classroom environment more predictable, support language development, and decrease challenging behaviors.

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Education Committee Meeting
2024-12-18 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-11-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Online via Zoom

FULL SCIP-R Training December 2024
2024-12-18 09:00 - 18:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
THIS CLASS IS IN PERSON AT IAC, 150 West 30th St 15th floor in Manhattan December 18 and 19 9am-6pm
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.

SCIP INSTRUCTOR REFRESHER
2024-12-16 10:00 - 17:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
SCIP INSTRUCTOR REFRESHER
December 16th 10am-5pm
IN PERSON AT IAC
Members $150/Non Members $200
This course satisfies the requirement that all SCIP Instructors refresh their certifications annually.
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.
REGISTER HERE

Residential Services Committee Meeting
2024-12-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom

ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK-UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES TO FACILITATE CHILDREN’S LEARNING
2024-12-12 10:00 - 11:30
DESCRIPTION: This webinar will discuss basic behavioral strategies to improve the learning experiences of children with developmental delays and disabilities at their homes, school settings and communities. Suggestions will be offered on how to make changes in the children’s environments to prevent the development of challenging behaviors, how to safely address these challenges when they occur, how to facilitate children’s learning and increase their chances for integration and independent functioning.
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. LANGUAGE: English (Spanish and Mandarin Interpretation Provided)
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
By Web:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KRbYODrwReKF3TXPL1f6Mg#/registration
By Email: familyconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org By Phone: (718) 436-7979 Ext.5139

IN PERSON Excelling as a Manager: Secrets to Success
2024-12-11 10:00 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
This class meets in person at IAC offices December 11th 10am-4pm
Members $150/ Non Members $200
What are the keys to success for managers? Are there secret techniques and approaches that can make you a better manager and supervisor? How can I improve my skills? If you have asked yourself these questions, this is a class that can help. We will review a series of techniques that will help you succeed as a manager. We will discuss how to handle new demands in the workplace to successfully organize workflow and enhance productivity. This class will include scenario exercises and handouts.

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

ONLINE-FRONTLINE SUPERVISOR TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
2024-12-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Members $70/ Non Members $95
Presented by Jason Hopper- Hopper Trainings LLC
The I/DD non-profit sector is facing its greatest challenge since the institutional crisis of the 1970s. Staff shortages due to the pandemic and exhaustion from seasoned employees have put tremendous strain on the lives of the most vulnerable around us. Now, more than ever, we need effective leadership to turn the tide in this tumultuous sea of uncertainty. Frontline Supervisors have the power to do this, so join us as we explore how to increase staff retention, bring your team together to overcome the odds, and give staff the ability to provide the care and compassion so valued by the individuals we serve.
Training/Workshop Objectives:
o To understand the importance of the role of the Frontline Supervisor
o Fostering effective communication,
o Retention of DSP and why this is critical for stability
o Overcoming challenges common amongst Frontline Supervisors
o Steps to effective team building
o Supervising problematic staff and maintaining morale

REGISTER HERE

QA-Compliance Committee Meeting
2024-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

VIRTUAL AMAP TRAINING
2024-12-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
Members $175/Non Members $200
This class meets online via zoom December 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9th from 5pm-9pm.
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.
REGISTER HERE

Clinic-IPSIDD Committee Meeting
2024-11-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom

Cancelled-Residential Committee Meeting
2024-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom

Free Webinar from ADAPT Community Network "The Evaluation Process in Children with ASD"
2024-11-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
This webinar is for individuals, families, and professionals. Registration is required. Spanish and Mandarin translations will be provided.

Thursday, November 21st from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
“The Evaluation Process in Children with ASD”

This presentation will focus on the different diagnostic evaluations available to diagnose ASD. Dr. Gorenstein will discuss what parents should look for when seeking an independent evaluation for his or her child and provide an overview of what types of evaluations are needed to access services.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GhOpi0fVQ8atB1TLq98U2A#/registration

IN PERSON AMAP TRAINING NOVEMBER 2024
2024-11-20 09:30 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Dates: November 20, 21, 22 9:30am-4pm
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 common abbreviations used in the medical field.

IN PERSON Supervising Difficult and Unacceptable Workplace Behavior
2024-11-19 10:00 - 17:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
presented by Margaret J. Gould
November 19th 10am-4pm

Difficult staff can make a manager’s life frustrating. Often the challenge is confronting the person. The aim is to resolve problems. This class will discuss how to effectively supervise staff presenting issues in the workplace. We will offer an array of ideas on how to deal with difficult personalities. Scenarios will be included in the program. They are designed to help participants problem-solve, finding the right words and approaches to address problems. We will also discuss how to assess candidates during the interview process. This class will be helpful for anyone trying to supervise difficult staff members.

SCIP RECERTIFICATION
2024-11-19 10:00 - 14:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
November 19th 10am-2pm
Members $125/ Non Members $160
Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention-Re-Certification
This half-day course meets the requirements for annual Re-Certification for SCIP-R. Participants will review safe & effective approaches to working with individuals who exhibit aggressive behaviors. Participants will also revisit appropriate calming techniques, preventive strategies to de-escalate adverse situations & proper techniques for physical intervention when all else fails.
This class will be held IN PERSON at IAC.

REGISTER HERE

NYDA Capitol Rally in Albany
2024-11-19

FREE Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification
2024-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
FREE Seizure Recognition and First-Aid Certification
TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN! PICK EITHER SESSION!
November 18th 10 am-12 pm OR 2 pm-4 pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
presented by Janet Romeo, Epilepsy Foundation Long Island, and Logan Devlin, Epilepsy Foundation Metro New York
This training is intended to complement but not replace any required OPWDD trainings on this topic.
Why Seizure First Aid?
Epilepsy, also known as seizure disorder, is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. A seizure results from a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain, comes in many forms, and can affect consciousness, movement, and behavior. Just over one percent of the general population has epilepsy, but in the intellectually disabled population, that incidence can rise to as high as forty percent.
Seizures can happen anywhere and at any time. Knowing how to help someone during a seizure can make a difference and save a life. The Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification training provides information to increase your knowledge, skills, and confidence in recognizing seizures and safely administering first aid.
What You Will Learn

How to recognize the signs of different seizure types
How to respond with proper seizure first aid protocol
When to call for help – what constitutes an emergency

Register HERE

QCDD Family Support Resource Fair
2024-11-15 09:30 - 14:00
THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR FAMILIES
(but still requires registration!)
Please use the link below for both the vendor/agency table registration and families
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-qcdd-family-support-resource-fair-tickets-955866732127?aff=oddtdtcreator
Bring your printed ticket or have it on your phone. Thank You!
Highlights
• The Resource Fair will have over 65 providers throughout the day from 9:30am – 2:00pm.
• Families can attend the fair any time throughout the day and meet with providers, CCOs and
Government entities.
• Opportunities for parent and provider meet and greet sessions to discuss specific topics such as
benefits, transition, and enrollment will be available. A panel discussion of professionals is
tentatively scheduled for 11:30am. Topic TBD.
• Breakfast/Refreshments will be served.
• Announcing the winners of the June Marcus & Beverly Berger Awards
