FULL SCIP-R Training
2023-11-29 09:00 - 2023-11-30 17:30 UTC | 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.

Dates: November 29 & 30 9:00am-5:30pm

Adult Day and Employment Services Committee Meeting
2023-11-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom

ICS Committee Meeting
2023-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

SCIP-R Recertification
2023-11-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-03 10:00 - 14:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Members $110/ Non Members $140
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.

ONLINE INCIDENT INVESTIGATION TRAINING NOVEMBER 2023
2023-11-16 16:30 - 19:30 | Online via Zoom
Members $425/Non members $525
Class Dates: November 16, Nov 21, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 5, Dec 6 4:30-7:30pm
Test Date: December 7th 8:30am-4:30pm (test date can be rescheduled if unable to attend due to Hanukkah).
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.

Motivation Versus Perspiration
2023-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Members $140/Non members $190
presented by Katherine Gould, The Visions Center for Creative Management
This class is in person at IAC
Have you ever felt like the person on the treadmill that is speeding faster than your legs can go? And then a person pushes the lever to make you go faster, with the ever-encouraging words, “you can go faster, you got this.” The equivalent of “you can take this on. It’s only one more thing. We only need it this one time. We will take it off your plate when we hire someone.” If this is descriptive of your life and how you are feeling you need this class!

Education Committee Metting
2023-11-15 11:30 - 13:30 | Online via Zoom

IN PERSON AMAP November 2023
2023-11-14 09:30 - 16:30 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Members $150 / Non Members $185

Dates: November 14, 15, and 17 9:30am-4:30pm

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 Registered Nurse.

ONLINE Safety and Supports in the Community
2023-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
Members $60/ Non Members $85
November 10th 10am-12pm
presented by Jason Hopper, Hopper Trainings LLC
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:
o An assessment of an individual’s readiness and preparations for completion of the communal activity
o A breakdown of what is expected on the outing and expectations from the individual
o Items/actions necessary to have a successful outing
o Emergency preparedness
o The Dignity of Risk
o The Power of Praise
Target Audience: DSPs, Community Specialists, & Community Habilitation Staff

BEING A LEADER & A GROUP MEMBER
2023-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Members $140/ Non Members $190
This class is in person at IAC
Presented by Katherine Gould, The Visions Center for Creative Management
Sometimes you lead and sometimes you lead as a group member. Sometimes you must drag the group along with you kicking, screaming, and yelling. The goal is to achieve the same mission. This class is about how to be an effective leader both as a leader and as a team member. This will help guide you on effective strategies to create a more cohesive team and become a more effective leader. This class will talk about different leadership styles and when to utilize what strategy.

Membership Committee Meeting
2023-11-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

FISCAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
2023-11-08 11:30 - 13:30, 2023-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom

ONLINE Incident Investigation Recertification November 2023
2023-11-01 10:00 - 2023-11-02 14:00 | Online via Zoom
Members $140/Non members $170
Class Dates: November 1st and 2nd 10am-2pm
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.

Program Analytics and Data Innovation Committee Meeting
2023-11-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Online via Zoom

2023 QCDD Family Support Resource Fair
2023-10-27 09:30 - 14:00
October 27th 9:30am-2pm
Sheraton Hotel, 135-20 39th Avenue Flushing NY 11354
Due to overwhelming interest by families, this year QCDD will be hosting the Resource Fair only. Workshops and speakers will be held during our usual QCDD meetings throughout the year.
Highlights • Breakfast will be available all morning. • The Resource Fair will have over 65 providers throughout the day from 9:30am – 2:00pm. • Families can leisurely stroll through the fair and meet with providers, CCOs and Government entities. • Opportunities for parent and provider meet and greet sessions to discuss specific topics such as transition, enrollment, etc. • Announcing the winners of the June Marcus & Beverly Berger Awards.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR FAMILIES

Please use the link below for both the vendor/agency table registration and families https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-qcdd-family-support-resource-fair-tickets-703622282187?aff=oddtdtcreator

IN PERSON Mandatory Training Course for New And Veteran Staff
2023-10-26 09:30 - 15:30 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
IN PERSON AT IAC
Members $110/ Non Members $140
presented by Mike Espinoza
Need to address required training needs for new and veteran staff? Don’t have the time or resources? We can help!
Topics covered will ensure that your new staff are receiving mandatory trainings towards meeting your staff coverage needs and that your Veteran staff are current in their annual refreshers.
The following topics will be covered in this comprehensive training:

Human Grown and Development
Promoting Positive Relationships
Rights and Responsibilities of Persons Receiving Services
Identifying and Preventing Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Abuse and Incidents
OSHA-Infection Control
Choking Prevention Initiative Part 1

This class will be conducted in person at IAC. All staff will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the training.

FULL SCIP-R Training
2023-10-24 09:00 - 2023-10-25 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.

Dates: October 24 and October 25 9:00am-5:30pm

Residential Committee Meeting
2023-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom

ONLINE - WHAT'S NEW IN SOCIAL MEDIA
2023-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Members $60/Non Members $85
October 19th 11am-1pm
This training will enable participants to learn about what’s new in social media and how to use these tools to build awareness and visibility for your organization. Discussion will focus on , but won’t be limited to, influencers and what that means, types of social networking sites, website vs. social media (what’s the difference), how to prepare content, and how to schedule content.
Presented by Hilary JM Topper
Hilary JM Topper, MPA is the CEO of HJMT Public Relations Inc. She is the author of three books including, Branding in a Digital World. Hilary is an avid blogger having two blogs – HilaryTopper.com, the NY Lifestyle Blog, and ATriathletesDiary.com blog. She is also a podcaster with Hilary Topper on Air. In her free time, she trains for triathlons and is a USA Triathlon coach, RRCA Running Coach, and USMS Swim Coach.

Education Committee Meeting
2023-10-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Online via Zoom

ONLINE Incident Investigation Certification October 2023
2023-10-17 16:30 - 19:30 | Online via Zoom
Members $425/Non members $525
Class Dates: October 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, November 1 & 2 4:30-7:30pm
Test Date: November 8th 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.

AMAP Online-October 2023
2023-10-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
Members $150 / Non Members $185

Dates: October 16, 17, 18, 19, 23rd 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.

Virtual Course Structure
This course will be completed virtually through IAC’s ZOOM platform, over the course of 5 days with 20 learning hours on those days by a Registered Nurse. Participants must attend each day and must score 80% on exams or above. If participants receive a score under 80% they must repeat the full AMAP curriculum. All exams and materials will be supplied online and monitored by the Registered Nurse/Instructor.

**Tests will be administered and proctored online.**

Final certification follows successful demonstration of skills (observation of pouring and vital signs) at the trainee’s agency, supervised by the agency Registered Nurse. The trainee’s agency shall determine what method of observation will be used in keeping with OPWDD’s guidelines during this time.

Each session will run from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

The dates for the course are as follows: October 16, 17, 18, 19, 23

**Registrants MUST attend each session**

Clinic-IPSIDD Committee Meeting
2023-10-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom

Power Hour: BREAKING DOWN EARLY ALERT
2023-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Members $40/ Non Members $55
October 16th 12:00m-1:00pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
presented by Mary Rafferty, Executive Director Community Resources-Staten Island
An honest look at one agency’s process for addressing the early alert status and implementing a plan to systemically correct issues, be removed from early alert and come out stronger at the other end.

FREE PRESENTATION-OVERVIEW OF NEW OMIG AUDIT GUIDANCE
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
This is a free presentation.
presented by Rachel A. Fernbach, Partner. Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP
Join Rachel Fernbach, Partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, for an overview of the new OMIG audit guidance and an opportunity to have some of your questions answered.
Rachel A. Fernbach is a partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, where she serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Not-For-Profit practice group. Ms. Fernbach concentrates her practice in the area of not-for-profit law and health care law with a specialty in psychiatry and other mental health services. She represents a variety of health care providers, including mental health providers and agencies that provide services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Trauma Informed Support
2023-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Members $150/ Non Members $190
October 11th 10am-4pm
IN PERSON AT IAC
presented by Dr. Karyn Harvey
This workshop will provide a view of trauma from the perspective of the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. It will explore the sources of trauma, the effects of that trauma on both a biological and psychological level and the key ingredients for healing. Healing and case studies will be examined in depth. This is open to all participants on every level.
Dr. Karyn Harvey has worked as a clinician in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) for over 30 years. She has a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of Maryland. Over her years of academic and professional development including valuable experience in direct support of individuals with ID/DD, she has come to recognize that psychologically supporting people with ID/DD must recognize the role that trauma plays in their behavioral issues and address the critical elements needed for their recovery from trauma (including safety, empowerment and connection).

Dr. Harvey consults with various state agencies and private organizations throughout the United States and Canada and trains staff on every level, trainers and clinicians on trauma-informed care. She has published numerous articles about therapeutic interventions for persons with ID/DD and has written two books: Positive Identity Development (including an addendum of practical Workbooks) and Trauma-Informed Behavioral Interventions.
Dr. Harvey’s current services include (virtually or live as conditions permit) direct onsite training, keynote speaking, presentation delivery, expert panel membership, podcast participation and webinar delivery.
