Education Committee Meeting
2024-10-16 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Online via Zoom

ONLINE Know the Past to Lead the Future
2024-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
October 16th 10am-1pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
presented by Katherine Gould-The Visions Center for Creative Managment
Members $70/Non Members $95

The field of disabilities has a very rich and powerful history. This course will focus on history, who the people were who changed the field, and who the people are designing and defining the future. If you don’t know names like Wolf Wolfensburger or Marc Gold or want to know more about the people who brought this field to where it is today then this is the class for you. This course will take a look at why/how we got here and how we can push the field into the future much like the past generations did to start I/DD.

ONLINE-KEYS TO COMPLETING A THOROUGH DEATH INVESTIGATION
2024-10-15 09:30 - 13:30 | Online via Zoom
Members $125/ Non Members $160
This half-day online training will focus on strategies for ensuring a thorough and comprehensive death investigation.
The training course is open to all levels of staff responsible for conducting death investigations within OPWDD provider agencies.
Participants will receive expert guidance to enhance and develop their technical skills navigating through the death investigative process.
Required criteria for evidence collection, root cause analysis, recommendations and on writing the investigative report will also be reviewed.

ONLINE PERSON CENTERED PLANNING
2024-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
presented by Jason Hopper- Hopper Training LLC
Members $70/Non Members $95
Person-Centered Planning will involve understanding your role in providing services that maximizes the ability of an individual to strive towards a state of independence and meets their expectation for a rewarding life. Along with education on the planning process, staff will practice how to implement goals in mock Staff Action Plans, understand the dignity of risk as essential to goal obtainment, and construct effective documentation tactics.

Training/Workshop Objectives:

The Philosophy of Person-Centered Planning
POM Benchmarks – 2023
The Person-Centered Planning Process
Staff Action Plan Implementations
The Dignity of Risk
Individual Rights
Proper Documentation Practices

Target Audience: Staff that are new to the Person-Centered Planning process. Supervisors/Managers involved in implementing Staff Action Plans

IN PERSON AMAP TRAINING OCTOBER 2024
2024-10-14 09:30 - 15:30 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Dates: October 14, 15, 16, 2024
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.

Birch Family Services Parent and Family Training Series-Person Centered Planning-Adults
2024-10-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-07 19:00 - 20:00
Free Parent and Family Training offered by Birch Family Services.
Person Centered Planning, an introduction to PCP: building quality outcomes with people supported, advocates and family. Aimed towards family members of adults. Presented by Nadine Daley.
Two sessions October 7th at 7pm and October 11th at 10am
Link to register or scan flyer QR code: https://birchfamilyservices.org/parent-and-family-training/

IN PERSON SCIP-R Recertification
2024-10-10 10:00 - 14:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
October 10th 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.

Membership Committee Meeting
2024-10-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

IT'S GENERATIONAL with Tonia Morris
2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
October 9th 11am-12:30pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Members $150/ Non Members $200
presented by Tonia Morris, Simply HR
We are thrilled to bring Tonia Morris back this fall for another special presentation after receiving such positive feedback on her Peer to Boss training last year.
It’s Generational! is a workshop designed to explore the intricacies of generational differences in the workplace and how understanding these differences can enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity. Participants will engage in interactive discussions and activities aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the various generations present in today’s workforce.
Key Takeaways:
1. Recognizing Diversity Within Generations: Participants learn that while generational labels like Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z are useful for understanding broad trends, there is significant diversity within each cohort. Factors such as upbringing, culture, socio-economic background, and life experiences shape individuals within each generation differently.
2. Understanding Communication Styles: The workshop emphasizes the importance of recognizing and adapting to different communication styles across generations. Participants will gain insights into preferred communication channels, feedback preferences, and approaches to collaboration, enabling them to bridge communication gaps and foster stronger working relationships.
3. Embracing Multigenerational Collaboration: Through group activities and discussions, participants will explore the value of leveraging the unique strengths of each generation in collaborative settings. By embracing diversity of thought and experience, teams can capitalize on a wide range of perspectives to drive innovation and problem-solving.
4. Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture: The workshop underscores the significance of creating an inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individuals of all generations. Participants will learn strategies for promoting mutual understanding, empathy, and appreciation across generational divides, ultimately fostering a more cohesive and supportive work environment.
Tonia Morris founded Simply HR Inc. with a vision to be the #1 resource for connecting Generations in the Workplace. As both an accomplished Generational Connector Speaker and a Culture Disruptor with 25 years combined experience in Government, Information Technology, Retail, Financial Services, Manufacturing and the Education sector.
Tonia brings innovative and practical solutions to clients looking to improve profitability, build a strong organizational culture and a Generational Inclusive workplace. Tonia has served as HR advisor on several mergers and acquisition for fortune 100 companies. She is known for turning Chaos into Structure.
Tonia was awarded the 2019 Stevie Business Award for “Maverick of the Year” for her work around Generational Inclusiveness.
She is certified as a Practitioner, DISC Facilitator, Myers Briggs, Executive Coach and Mindset Coach. Tonia is a graduate of University South Florida with a BS in Business Administration. Tonia is a board member of National Speakers Association, Georgia Chapter.
What people have to say about Tonia:
“Her speaking style is so dynamic, which makes the content so much more engaging and interesting.”
“She shared inspiring insights about empowering people by respecting and appreciating what makes them different.”
“Her presentation and passion for her work make her a natural ambassador of communication between multiple generations! The attendees gained insightful information and left feeling both empowered and energized.”
We Hope You’ll Join Us in October! Group rates available when enrolling 5 or more staff from the same agency.

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.

ICS Committee Meeting
2024-10-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Birch Family Services Parent and Family Training Series-Person Centered Planning-Children
2024-10-07 10:00 - 11:00
Free Parent and Family Training offered by Birch Family Services.
Person Centered Planning, an introduction to PCP: building quality outcomes with people supported, advocates and family. Aimed towards family members of children in the school system. Presented by Nadine Daley.
Two sessions October 7th at 10am and October 23rd at 7pm
Link to register or scan flyer QR code: https://birchfamilyservices.org/parent-and-family-training/

WHAT'S NEW AT RELIAS
2024-10-01 14:00 - 15:00

HR Committee Meeting
2024-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Abilibee Mobile App Launch Party
2024-09-26 13:00 - 14:30
Abilibee is the first mobile app of its kind designed to help people with disabilities and their advocates navigate the complex systems of support in New York State. You’re invited to join the virtual launch party on Thursday 9/26 from 1:00 – 2:30pm! To register for the launch party, please use the link below and click Join the Buzz. More information about the app can also be found via the link as well. This project was funded by a grant from the Council on Developmental Disabilities.

https://abilibee.org/

QA Committee Meeting
2024-09-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom

ADES Committee Meeting
2024-09-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom

Clinic-IPSIDD Committee Meeting
2024-09-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom

Residential Committee Meeting
2024-09-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
2024-09-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom

EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS
2024-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Online via Zoom
EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS
September 16 & 17 10am-2pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Members $200/ Non Members $260
Presented by Jeff Kunkel
Strategic Planning Consultant, JLK Strategies
Being able to organize and present data in a useful tool in any field. This training is intended for learners with little or no experience creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Over the course of this two-day, hands-on seminar, participants will:

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.

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 AMAP training September 2024
2024-09-16 09:30 - 15:30 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Dates: September 18, 19, 20 2024
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 FULL SCIP-R
2024-09-12 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: September 12 & 13 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.

POWER HOUR: A Guide to Effective Presentations
2024-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
September 9th 12pm-1pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Members $50*/Non Members $65
presented by Jason Hopper-Hopper Trainings
*Group pricing available for agencies registering 5 or more staff, please email jennie@iacny.org for details*
It can be difficult to involve staff in an all-day training where you must maintain momentum for a full eight hours and convey the importance of the topic at hand effectively. There may be a lot of material to cover, and effective engagement is critical. Simultaneously, the rise of virtual trainings in the wake of COVID has made us have to rethink the training process for which there was no precedent. Please join us as we explore how to effectively reach your audience and keep them interested in your subject matter and motivated to learn so staff can develop effective skills to utilize with the people to whom they provide supports.
· Training/Workshop Objectives:
o Maintaining consistent and sustained audience attention
o Five different ways people learn and tools to reach your audience
o Instructor Best Practices
o Virtual Trainings Options
· Target Audience: All full-time or part-time instructors who will be providing educational services to staff who work in the I/DD industry.

ONLINE INCIDENT INVESTIGATION CERTIFICATION-SEPT 2024
2024-09-05 16:30 - 19:30 | Online via Zoom
September 5, 9, 10, 12, 17, 18, 19 from 4:30pm-7:30pm
Test September 23rd 8:30am-4:30pm
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.

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.

UCP 2024 Conference on Latinos with Disabilities
2024-09-03 13:00 - 16:00
This is a virtual online conference spotlighting the role, impact and influence of Latinos in the disability community.
The event is free and open to the public but registration is required.
(Closed-captioned translation will be provided.)
Register today
Conference Agenda: ucp.org/2024cld/
Questions? Contact jgarcia@ucp.org or 602-460-1374.

Incident Investigation ReCertification
2024-08-16 09:30 - 16:30 | Online via Zoom
Members $140/Non members $170
Class Date August 16th from 9:30am-4:30pm
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.
