FULL SCIP-R Training December 2024
2024-12-18 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | 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 | NY
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

HR Committee Meeting
2024-12-06 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

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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.
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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

Membership Committee Meeting
2024-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | 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

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

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 | NY

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

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QCDD Family Support Resource Fair
2024-11-15 09:30 - 14:00 | NY
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

ICS Committee Meeting
2024-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom

FREE Webinar-Trauma-Informed Care For Individuals with I/DD
2024-11-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
November 14th 12:30pm-2:30pm
presented by Peter J. D’Amico, Ph.D., ABPP and George Wurzer, LCSW of the STRYDD Center at Northwell Health
FREE FOR MEMBERS
This training will cover the following topics:
Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Individuals with IDD

Explore the effects of trauma on individuals with IDD and the unique challenges they face.

Implementing Trauma-Informed Care Practices

Learn about effective strategies and interventions to create a supportive and healing environment for individuals with IDD.

Building Resilience and Promoting Well-Being

Discover ways to foster resilience and enhance the overall well-being of individuals with IDD through trauma-informed approaches.

George Wurzer, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker since 1994. He currently serves as the Program Manager for the STRYDD Center at Long Island Jewish Medical Center of Northwell Health. Prior to his appointment with the STRYDD Center he served as the Director of Children’s Services with the Mental Health Association of Nassau County for 28 years. Mr. Wurzer consults to local school districts for children with ASD and has presented to both schools and clinics on best practices for children on the spectrum.
Peter J. D’Amico, Ph.D., ABPP A child and family psychologist working with trauma for over 30 years. Dr. D’Amico joined LIJ Medical Center in 1999 and has served as Director of Child and Adolescent Psychology since 2005 where he has supervised multiple milieu based programs, school consultation and grant efforts related to childhood trauma. He is currently the Principal Investigator for the SAMHSA supported National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) site for Supporting Trauma Recovery for Youth with Developmental Disabilities (STRYDD Center) since 2016 and he previously developed grant sponsored trauma recovery programs in the NY Metro community following September 11 and Superstorm Sandy. Most recently in response to COVID-19 Dr. D’Amico assisted in the development of the new Trauma Center at Northwell Health which has been offering Stress first Aid and resilience coaching to our health care workers and now the school and local community. Dr. D’Amico has been boarded in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology since 2004, and he is a certified therapist and trainer in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). He is also a trainer for the Unified Protocol for Children and Adolescents and an Advanced Facilitator and Trainer for the Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma

This is a free training, but registration is required. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to join the meeting.

ACA/NY Networking Event-Long Island
2024-11-13 10:00 - 13:00 | NY
Long Island still has openings for Providers to table at the event. To register: Provider Networking Events – Advance Care Alliance New York – ACANY.

Training Directors Committee Meeting
2024-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

ONLINE Incident Investigation Recertification
2024-11-12 09:30 - 13:30 | Online via Zoom
Members $150/Non members $180
Class Dates November 12th and 13th 9:30am-1:30pm
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.

IN PERSON FULL SCIP-R
2024-11-12 09:00 - 18:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
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.
Class Dates: November 12th and 13th 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.

ONLINE Practical Data Analytics
2024-11-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom
Members $250/Non Members $325
This class meets via zoom November 11th and 12th from 10am-3pm each day.
In this hands-on training, you will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to gather, analyze and report on key performance metrics for your organization. You will be guided through every step of the process, including:

* Learning how to create user friendly data entry forms in Excel that ensure that the data you get is the data you need
* Aggregating the data in a structured manner to ensure its ready for analysis
* Selecting and performing analyses for each set of data that will provide your organization with the information it needs
* Reporting on your analysis in a concise and effective manner
* Numerous quality of life “tricks and tips” to help you work more efficiently and create more visually appealing spreadsheets

In addition, this training will cover essential statistical concepts, such as central tendency, standard deviation and control limits, which are crucial tools for interpreting and reporting on data that you’ve gathered.

A basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is necessary to gain the full benefit of this course, including navigating Excel the use of common functions such as SUM(), AVERAGE(), etc. This training will not require the use macros or scripting languages. Each participant will need to have a computer with Microsoft Excel installed in order to practice the techniques taught during the training.

ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK-Supported Decision-Making Creating a Future of Autonomy & Competence for Persons with Intellectual and / or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:30 | NY
Thursday, November 7th from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
“Supported Decision-Making Creating a Future of Autonomy & Competence for Persons with Intellectual and / or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)”
This workshop will discuss the exciting shifts in attitudes and practice that result when Supported Decision Making (SDM) is implemented in place of guardianship. By gaining an understanding how SDM differs from guardianship, participants will learn how the Supported Decision-Making New York (SDMNY) project has enhanced the self-determination, independence, inclusion, and dignity of individuals with I/DD, while preserving the right to legal capacity and decision-making power in their lives. The presentation will explain how the SDMNY facilitation process works with a wide spectrum of persons with I/DD and autism. The presentation will also discuss the impact of the new SDM law. Participants will come away from the presentation with: an understanding of how the 17-A guardianship law in NY State affects the rights of persons with I/DD; clear knowledge of how the SDMNY 3-phase facilitation process works, a broad view of how Supported Decision Making Agreements (SDMAs) are being utilized by individuals with I/DD and an understanding of the impact of the new SDM Law (NY Mental Hygiene Law Article 82).

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If there is an issue with the links to register, email familyconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org or call (718) 436-7979 Ext. 5139.

ACA/NY Networking Event-Brooklyn
2024-11-06 10:00 - 13:00 | NY
