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This session addresses the relationship between race and disability and establishes a common language around intersectionality. You will walk away with insights into cultivating programs, practices, and an organizational culture that is grounded in racial justice, disability justice, and inclusion. No cost, but registration is necessary. Click here to Register
Attendance in-person or via phone/webinar If you wish to participate in the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Subcommittee meeting, you may attend in-person at the Honors Suite, 1st floor, 333 Market Street in Harrisburg, or via webinar (Link Below). Captioning services will be provided as remote streaming. The remote captioning and streaming link is […]
Presenters: - Jae Kennedy, PhD, Professor of Community and Behavioral Health, Washington State University College of Medicine - Bonnie Swenor, PhD, Associate Professor and Director, Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center - Alison Cernich, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Last December, the Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD) […]
The evolving trends of mental healthcare quality measures have a marked impact on payers. Join Molly Burich and Madeline Shurtleff in this discussion that will review current behavioral health quality measures, social determinations of health, and the outcome each has on payers. Click here to Register
This upcoming webinar, hosted by the ACL-funded AT3 Center, will explore the role of assistive technology (AT) in advancing accessible transportation for individuals with disabilities and older adults. Key areas of discussion will include the roles and activities of Assistive Technology Act Programs, AT for individual use and vehicle modifications, and AT/accessible transportation partnerships. Attendees […]
This panel presentation will describe health outcomes resulting from an innovative technology model and public/private partnership called Health Risk Informed Telemedicine (HRIT). Equitable access to telemedicine and other health care services is a challenge for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) because most clinicians are not aware of the unique health risks that exist […]
TOPIC: NAVIGATING CRISIS INTERVENTION IN HUMAN SERVICES MORNING SESSION DESCRIPTION: The Bradley Center follows the Sanctuary® Model of trauma-informed care and is a certified Sanctuary provider. Developed in 1985 by psychiatrist Dr. Sandra Bloom, the Sanctuary® Model promotes children’s safety and recovery from adversity by actively creating a trauma-informed community all around them. This includes […]
Youth MOVE PA’s Social Media training is presented to help youth, young adults, and professionals understand the impact that social media can have on our mental health. In this training participants will learn how to practice social media wellness, learn tips for excessive social media use, and identify resources that can help reduce mental health […]
Are you a Behavioral Specialist that still gets confused on the steps to take for a quality BSP and CIP? Today's training will help the listener understand FBA from multiple theoretical perspectives, discuss how todevelop appropriate goals and objectives (as linked to the BSP information) as well as walk through case studies to better understand […]
This virtual, live, training session will discuss the topic of ableism in the intellectual/developmental disability world. What is ableism? How does it show up in our interpreting practices? What ASL or English vocabulary shows ableism or bias, even unintentionally? The session will incorporate didactic elements, as well as large & small group discussions. Attendees will […]
We have been conditioned by the dominant culture to view the world in a set of simplified binaries. People are either Black or white. Gay or straight. Disabled or non-disabled. One of ‘us’ or ‘other.’ But millions of people who exist between these binaries are constantly fighting to prevent their narratives from being erased, and […]
The target audience for this committee includes member organization HR Leaders, Recruiters, Benefits Specialists, Program Supervisors, and others grappling with workforce management and engagement. At our initial kickoff meeting, we will explore interest in Workforce Development, Culture Change & Engagement, Best Practices in human resources and human capital management, Training & Credentialing, Learning Management support, and other […]
These meetings will be held for all Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) providers and Support Coordinators (SCS) providing AAW services. Pam Treadway and Heather Easley will facilitate these meetings with the intent to provide updates on incident and risk management related activities, share AAW data, inform providers of any upcoming changes, review ODP expectations, etc. […]
Join this two-day in person event with the very best in lifesharing practices, interactive activities, keynote, and breakout sessions by leading lifesharing experts, an exhibit hall, and opportunities for networking. There will be sessions for support professionals as well as family members and self-advocates. A certificate of attendance will be provided to document training hours. […]
Join this two-day in person event with the very best in lifesharing practices, interactive activities, keynote, and breakout sessions by leading lifesharing experts, an exhibit hall, and opportunities for networking. There will be sessions for support professionals as well as family members and self-advocates. A certificate of attendance will be provided to document training hours. […]
This training is for people planning to work as a certified Supports Broker in Pennsylvania. It provides prospective Supports Brokers with information they need to understand Participant-Directed Services (PDS) and the role the Support Broker plays in helping people be successful with directing their own services. Course requires a working camera, computer, and internet connection is […]
Technology is creating new possibilities for both the present and the future. Is it possible to create a future in which people leveraging services have more control and self-direction over their lives—while at the same time improving the pay and working conditions of DSPs who provide their supports? In this session, GoodLife will present and virtually tour new […]
Join Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium for a morning of empowerment, education, and discussion as we examine the development of home- and community-based services and look to the future. We are excited to present an engaging program featuring two impactful short films, a keynote address by a distinguished guest, and a thought-provoking panel […]
This training is for people planning to work as a certified Supports Broker in Pennsylvania. It provides prospective Supports Brokers with information they need to understand Participant-Directed Services (PDS) and the role the Support Broker plays in helping people be successful with directing their own services. Course requires a working camera, computer, and internet connection is […]
The PA ABLE Savings Program gives people withqualified disabilities and their families a tax-free way to save and pay for expenses while maintaining important benefits such as Supplemental Security Income and Medical Assistance. A PA ABLE account helps people save private funds to support health, independence, and quality of life. Webinar topics will include PA […]
