Membership Meeting
2024-03-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online via Zoom

ADAPT Accepting Proposals for 2024 Family Connect Summit-Deadline March 15th
2024-03-15
Accepting Proposals for 2024 Family Connect Summit!ADAPT Community Network is thrilled to announce our 2024 Family Connect Summit to be held Wednesday, October 16th, 2024. The Summit will be virtual with speakers presenting in real time using the Zoom platform. Presentations will be 45 minutes with an additional 10 minutes for Q&A. We are requesting proposals from knowledgeable speakers who are experts in their fields to participate. To guide you on what we are looking for, please visit the following link for the 2023 Family Connect Summit, which was quite successful with over 1000 people registered: https://adaptcommunitynetwork.org/summit2023.Topics should address programs, services, policies, or strategies that enhance the lives of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families. Some suggestions for topics are: government benefits, housing supports, resources for children with ASD, and sexual health.We hope that you would like to be a part of this exciting event. Please include the following session information in your proposal:Use the template below to help design and develop a 55-minute session consisting of a 45-minute presentation and 10-minute Q&A based on the theme of “Creating the Future.”:

Workshop Title: Suggest a concise, attention getting title for your workshop.
Workshop Description: Write a short description of your workshop for the event website no more than 150 words in length that includes your workshop’s main goal.
Skills/Knowledge: List at least three skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will be addressed in this workshop.
Participant Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to … (e.g., what are 2-5 concrete, measurable things you want participants to walk away with? What are the skills and content areas you will cover?)• List of objectives (1-3)
Facilitator(s): Include contact information including, name(s), academic degree(s), title(s), affiliations, mailing address, phone number, email address.

Key points of note:

Workshops will be recorded and shared with the public via ADAPT Community Network’s social media platforms and website.
The Family Connect Summit is a free event for all therefore no honorarium is offered for services.

Please submit the completed workshop proposal as a single PDF document to familysummit@adaptcommunitynetwork.org by Friday, March 15th, 2024. You can also send any questions regarding the proposal and submission process to this email address as well. Please note you may receive follow-up questions based on your proposal. Notifications will be emailed on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.
We look forward to hearing from you.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Workshops-Birch Family Services
2024-03-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Online via Zoom
Join Birch Family Services during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month for a series of free virtual events.
This month’s series of workshops are designed to promote understanding, inclusivity, and empowerment for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. These workshops offer valuable resources and strategies, expert guidance, and opportunities for meaningful dialogue.
Understanding Developmental Disabilities
Date: March 1, 2024, 12PM Learn to recognize old ways of thinking and challenge common stereotypes. Gain understanding about the lives of people with disabilities from the Americans with Disabilities Act to present.
Why Is My Child Not Talking Yet?
Date: March 5, 2024, 7PM Learn strategies for families to incorporate speech and language activities into everyday routines and interactions at home, fostering language development in naturalistic settings. This workshop will empower parents, caregivers, and professionals to better support children in reaching their communication goals.
Navigating the System – Services Available for People with Special Needs
Date: March 18, 2024, 2PM Receive guidance on navigating the complex systems of services and supports for individuals with special needs, including accessing assessments and evaluations, navigating service eligibility criteria, and advocating for needed services including healthcare, education, social and community supports, and transition services.
Understanding My Child’s Challenging Behavior
Date: March 22, 2024, 10AM This workshop is designed to empower participants to effectively manage challenging behaviors in children with developmental disabilities and create a positive and supportive environment for their growth and development.
Food Glorious Food
Date: March 28, 2024, 10AM ThisWorkshop provides participants with the tools needed to identify, understand, and accommodate the often unusual or limited involvement children with Developmental Disabilities and Autism have with food and eating.

Residential Committee Meeting
2024-03-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Online via Zoom

POSTPONED! IN PERSON- Picking the Battles
2024-03-19 10:00 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
THIS TRAINING WILL BE RESCHEDULED
IN PERSON AT IAC
Members $140/Non Members $170
Don’t sweat the small stuff and a lot of what happens is small stuff. Managers are advocates for the people we support and the program itself. Some battles you need to “go to the mattresses” and others you need to let go. This class will help you determine where you need to put your resources. What battles you can let go of, what battles you need to pick up, and where you need to find alternate approaches. As a manager we cannot solve every problem nor can we be everything to everyone. However, we can create tools to help manage best case scenarios.

IN PERSON Full SCIP-R Training March 2024
2024-03-20 09:00 - 2024-03-21 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.
Class Dates: March 20 and 21 9am-5:30pm

Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
2024-03-21 02:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

ONLINE- Frontline Supervisor Training for Effective Leadership
2024-03-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
March 25th 10am-12:30pm
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Members $60/ Non Members $85
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

IN PERSON-How to Have Fun in 2024
2024-03-26 10:00 - 16:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
March 26th 10am-4pm
IN PERSON AT IAC
Members $140/Non Members $190
In 2024 it is really important for people to enjoy what they do in order to be committed to what they do. We often think of work as a four-letter word, but it is so much more. If you can make the job of a DSP more fun and interesting you will retain staff longer, create a better environment, and you won’t dread going into work yourself. This class is to help find the fun in what we do rather than the ugh!

QA Committee Meeting
2024-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom

Free Autism Acceptance Month Workshops @ Birch Family Services
2024-04-02 | Online via Zoom
Understanding Autism – An Introduction to Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)
Date: April 2, 2024, 10 AM
This workshop is designed to increase awareness, foster empathy, and promote positive attitudes toward individuals on the autism spectrum, ultimately contributing to more inclusive and supportive communities. Discuss ways to promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion of individuals with autism.

Register at: https://birchfamilyservices.org/workshops-and-webinars/

HR Committee Meeting
2024-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Virtual AMAP Training-April 2024
2024-04-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
Members $150 / Non Members $185

Dates: 4/8, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11, 4/15

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: 4/8, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11, 4/15.
**Registrants MUST attend each session**

Free Autism Awareness Month Workshops @ Birch Family Services
2024-04-09 | Online via Zoom
Autism in the Workplace – An Inclusive Approach to Hiring and Retaining
Date: April 9, 2024, 12 PM
Designed for corporate partners, attendees will learn how to create inclusive and supportive work environments. Together we will review the benefits of hiring individuals with autism, as presented by three of our expert staff regarding customized employment plans, and leave with practical tools vital to employers in supporting and ensuring employee success.

Free Autism Awareness Month Workshops @ Birch Family Services
2024-04-10 | Online via Zoom
Toilet Training Children on the Spectrum
Date: April 10, 2024, 7PM
Attendees will gain practical strategies on how to guide their child through the toilet training process. Discuss how to assess readiness, establish a routine, provide structure and predictability, use reinforcement to motivate using the toilet, model and demonstrate appropriate toilet training behaviors, accommodate sensory needs, and address anxiety and fear your child may have.

Small Business Workshops for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
2024-04-10 06:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-17 18:30 - 20:00

POWER HOUR: Effective SCIP Presentations
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Members $40/ Non Members $55
presented by Jason Hopper – Hopper Trainings, LLC.
It can be difficult to train staff in a state mandated SCIP course where you must maintain momentum for up to 17 hours and convey the importance of the topic at hand effectively. There is a lot of material to cover but no clear way on how to proceed with that process. Please join us as we explore how to effectively reach your audience and keep them interested in this important subject and motivated to learn so they can develop effective strong relationships 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 SCIP Mandates
o SCIP Materials

Target Audience: All SCIP Instructors and those wishing to become SCIP instructors in the near future (Note for Region 3 – If you have taken a SCIP Train the Trainer course with a Master SCIP instructor from 2018 to current year, this material has already been presented to you.)

ONLINE-Incident Investigation Training April 2024
2024-04-10 16:30 - 19:30 | Online via Zoom
Members $425/Non members $525
Class Dates: April 10, 11,16,18,30, May 1, 2nd 4:30pm-7:30pm
Test May 3rd 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.

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New York Foundling Open House in Chelsea
2024-04-11, 2024-04-25 08:00 - 17:00
In celebration of the expansion of Day and Work Services into Manhattan, NY Foundling is hosting a series of open houses for families and advocates to tour their new Day Habilitation and Employment Services hub located at their headquarters in Chelsea, NYC. Families can tour the space, meet with our program staff, and learn about eligibility into their programs.
Dates:
Thursday, April 11
Thursday, April 25
Thursday, May 16
Thursday, May 30
Thursday June 6
Sign up: forms.office.com/r/xCjAfNCRRH

SIDDC Family Resource Fair
2024-04-19 09:00 - 13:00 | UFT, 1200 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY, United States
Save the Date!
SIDDC
Family Resource Fair

FREE ADMISSION

Friday ~ April 19, 2024 ~ 9:00 am-1:00 pm

UFT (United Federation of Teachers)
1200 South Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314

Browse and meet with representatives from over 40 agency providers and community organizations.
Speak with agencies that provide services for children, teens, and adults.
Learn more about OPWDD services, transition programs, recreation opportunities, respite services, camps, and service eligibility.

Attend one or more of the informative workshops.

Join us to gain vital information for your loved one and much more!

Online-Keys to Completing A Thorough Death Investigation
2024-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Online via Zoom
presented by Denise Gibson-Phipps
Members $95/ Non Members $135
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.

IN PERSON SCIP INSTRUCTOR REFRESHER APRIL 2024
2024-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
April 19th 10am-5pm
Members $140 Non Members $170
This course satisfies the requirement that all SCIP instructors recertify annually.

YAI Empowering Change-Developmental Disabilities and Climate Solutions
2024-04-25 10:00 - 13:15
Free event
April 25 10am-1:15pm

IN PERSON SCIP INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
2024-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 | IAC, 145 West 30th St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Dates: April 25, 26, 29, 30th 10am-5pm
Member fee: $425 Non Member Fee: $525
The Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-Revised Instructors Training program is a 4-day program certifying participants on becoming a SCIP-R Instructor. In order to participate in this program, participants must be actively employed by an OPWDD-certified direct service provider agency. The program is designed for employees that will be responsible for directly conducting and certifying staff members in the SCIP – R training curriculum. The participant must already have completed the Full SCIP-R course and be current with their CPR certification.
To become a certified SCIP -R Instructor, you must:
1. Fully complete the SCIP -R Instructor’s training program.
2. Assist in teaching each section of the SCIP- R curriculum with another SCIP – R Instructor at least once.
3. Teach the complete program under the observation and supervision of a SCIP – R Instructor-Trainer.
Agencies must be able to provide trainees with parts 2 and 3 of the certification. IAC’s program is Step 1- the coursework only.
Please email jennie@iacny.org to register.
