Membership Meeting
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online via Zoom

IN PERSON AMAP Training July 2026
2026-07-17 09:30 - 15:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Dates: July 17th, 21st & 23rd 9:30am-3pm
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.
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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 SCIP Instructor Refresher July 2026
2026-07-20 10:00 - 17:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Date: July 20th 10am – 5pm
Members $150/Non Members $200
This training meets in person at IAC.
This training satisfies the requirement that SCIP Instructors recertify annually. Instructors must provide documentation of the following:
-Initial SCIP Instructor Certificate
-Current CPR/AED/FA certification through an accredited agency
-Evidence of having taught at least one Full SCIP Core class (not Recert class) in the last year – such as attendance sheets
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FULL! ONLINE Incident Investigation Recertification July 2026
2026-07-21 09:30 - 16:30 | Online via Zoom
Date: July 21st 9:30am – 4:30pm
Members $150 / Non-Members $200
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
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. Only those who have been previously certified at IAC may attend.

Education Committee
2026-07-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Online via Zoom

ADAPT FREE WEBINAR: Promoting Healthy Sleep for Children with Developmental Disabilities
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
Date: July 23rd 10am – 11:30am
DESCRIPTION: Children with developmental disabilities often experience unique sleep challenges that can affect their health, behavior, and overall family well-being. We will explore common causes of sleep difficulties and cover practical, evidence-based strategies to improve sleep routines, create supportive sleep environments, and address common sleep concerns.
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 (With Spanish& Mandarin Interpretation)
Zoom’s closed caption feature can also translate speech into your preferred language
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
By web: Click Here
By Email familyconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org
By Phone: (718) 436-7979 Ext.5139

ONLINE It's a Marathon: A Manager's Guide to Quality Staff - After the Third Mile
2026-07-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: July 23rd 10am – 1pm
Members $70/ Non Members $85
After the Third Mile-What happens after probation? The blinders and veil come off. This is the hardest part of the employee race to push through. The reason is that the person got through to the other side, but the true nature of the employee and their productivity becomes evident. This class is designed to give you tips and tricks on how to keep an employee engaged and motivated to keep running and stay on the path to success.

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FI Committee Meeting
2026-07-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom

QA-Compliance Committee
2026-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

ADAPT FREE WEBINAR: Overview About MTA Reduced Fare, Fair Fares, OMNY & Access-A-Ride
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:30 | NY
Date: July 30th 10am – 11:30am
DESCRIPTION: Representatives from the MTA Reduced Fare and Mobile Sales Program and Access-A-Ride will provide
an overview of the Reduced Fare, Access-A-Ride services and the OMNY program along with helpful guidance in how to apply for and use them. Highlights will include how to make reservations, resources available to help you travel (MY AAR and MY mta) and how to find out more about the services. For Access-A-Ride we encourage all to log on to the website https://new.mta.info/accessibility/paratransit to access the latest issue of On the Move (AAR Online Newsletter). In addition, a representative from the NYC Human Resources Administration will provide a general overview of the Fair Fares transportation discount program and application process.
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: Click Here
By Email familyconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org
By Phone: (718) 436-7979 Ext.5139

ONLINE It's a Marathon: A Manager's Guide to Quality Staff - The Water Stop (The Mid Point)
2026-07-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: July 30th 10am – 1pm
Members $70/ Non Member $95
The Water Stop–The Mid-Point-
As a manager, when is the last time in your race that you stopped for some proverbial water? When have you taken a breath? It is important to remember that you are running the race too. This class will be designed to help relieve manager stress and offer strategies to take care of yourself.

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ONLINE Frontline Supervisor Training for Effective Leadership August 2026
2026-08-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: August 4th 9am – 11am
Members $70 / Non-Members $95
Presented By Hopper Trainings LLC
ONLINE VIA ZOOM

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:

To understand the importance of the role of the Frontline Supervisor
Fostering effective communication,
Retention of DSP and why this is critical for stability
Overcoming challenges common amongst Frontline Supervisors
Steps to effective team building
Supervising problematic staff and maintaining morale

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Non-NYC Schools Subcommittee
2026-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom

ADAPT FREE WEBINAR: Understanding Learning Disabilities
2026-08-06 10:00 - 11:30 | NY
Date: August 6th 10am – 11:30am
DESCRIPTION: Many children struggle with reading, writing, or math at some point in school. But how do you know when a challenge reflects a true learning disorder rather than a temporary hurdle, attention difficulties, or differences in learning pace? Professionals may tell you to get a neuropsychological evaluation, but how does this help? This webinar will cover how learning disorders present in the classroom and at home, outlining how neuropsychological evaluations help identify students in need.
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 (With Spanish& Mandarin Interpretation)
Zoom’s closed caption feature can also translate speech into your preferred language
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
By web: Click Here
By Email familyconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org
By Phone: (718) 436-7979 Ext.5139

ONLINE It's a Marathon: A Manager's Guide to Quality Staff - Over the Finish Line
2026-08-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: August 6th 10am – 1pm
Members $70/Non Members $95
Over the Finish Line-What is the future of your organization? What is 2030/2040 going to look like? The fact is, you have finished one race, but there are still many more to go. And while this can feel like a vicious cycle, it is important to help you and your staff develop skills for the future. The field is evolving. We need to develop expertise that will take us well into the future.
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HR Committee Meeting
2026-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | NY

NOW FULL! IN PERSON AMAP Training August 2026
2026-08-11 09:30 - 15:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Dates: August 11th, 12th & 13th from 9:30am-3pm
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.

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 Situational Leadership
2026-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: August 19th 10am – 12pm
Members $70 / Non-Members $95
Presented by Briason Associates
Online Via Zoom
This training equips managers with the skills to adapt their leadership styles to different situations and the unique needs of individual team members. By applying a flexible leadership approach, supervisors can effectively guide, motivate, and support their teams across a variety of workplace challenges and environments.

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NOW FULL! IN PERSON SCIP Training September 2026
2026-09-02 09:00 - 18:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Date: September 2nd & 3rd 9am – 6pm
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.

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 Incident Investigation Certification Training September 2026
2026-09-03 16:30 - 19:30 | Online via Zoom
Date: September 3, 8, 9, 15, & 16 & 17th 4:30pm – 7:30p
Test Date: September 18th 8:30am – 4:30pm
Members $450 / Non-Members $550
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.
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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.

Training Directors Committee Meeting
2026-09-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom

ACANY Bronx-Manhattan Community Networking Event
2026-09-15 10:00 - 14:00 | NY
Date: September 15th 10am – 2pm
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ONLINE Supervision Essentials: Techniques and Tools for Effective Oversight
2026-09-16 10:00 - 13:30 | Online via Zoom
Date: September 16th 10am – 1:30pm
Members $95/ Non-Members $125
Presented by Brian Associates
Online Via Zoom
This session provides practical tools for effective supervision, including team management, conflict resolution, communication, and productivity improvement. Supervisors will develop skills to support employees, address workplace challenges, and promote team success.

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HR Committee Meeting
2026-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Early Intervention Committee Meeting
2026-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Education Committee Meeting
2026-09-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom

ONLINE Practical Data Analytics September 2026
2026-09-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: September 23rd & 24th 10am – 3pm
Members $250 / Non-Members $325
Presented by Jeff Kunkel / JLK Strategies
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
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. This class is limited to 20 participants.
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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.

Residential Committee Meeting
2026-09-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom
