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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 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 […]
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 […]
Join the Partnership to Align Social Care, the Aging and Disability Business Institute, and Camden Coalition for a webinar series offering a deep dive into leading contracting practices to effectively and efficiently address health-related social needs (HRSNs). Each webinar in the series will focus on the essential elements of contracting between health care and community […]
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 […]
Explore solutions for financing in-home care for older adults who want to age comfortably at home in an upcoming webinar hosted by the American Society on Aging (ASA) and Right at Home. This session will address the common misconception surrounding Medicare's coverage of ongoing in-home assistance for activities of daily living after age 65, which […]
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 […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, along with her leadership team, will be hosting the fourth National Stakeholder Call of 2023. The purpose of the call is to provide an update on the progress made in advancing CMS' Strategic Plan through their cross-cutting initiatives. The call also presents an opportunity […]
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 […]
Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) for a virtual event focused on patient access to health data. This event will bring together patients, providers, payers, and health IT developers to discuss how HHS policies are working in practice and how […]
The American Society on Aging (ASA) and UsAgainstAlzheimer's Brain Health Academy are hosting an upcoming webinar titled "Smoking and Dementia." This webinar will educate participants on how smoking affects different organs, including the brain, and discuss smoking's link to dementia. Attendees will gain insights into modifiable risk factors for dementia, learn why smoking is among […]
The American Society on Aging (ASA) and UsAgainstAlzheimer's Brain Health Academy are hosting an upcoming webinar titled "Smoking and Dementia." This webinar will educate participants on how smoking affects different organs, including the brain, and discuss smoking's link to dementia. Attendees will gain insights into modifiable risk factors for dementia, learn why smoking is among […]
*****This meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled***** 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 […]
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 […]
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission invites you to join a webinar on Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications webinar. During this month’s Fair Housing Empower Hour, learn how to handle requests for changes to homes and policies so that individuals with disabilities can use & enjoy their housing. Click here to Register
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 […]
Join us for a briefing from 9am to 10am for important member updates. Click here to Register
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is hosting an upcoming webinar highlighting the importance of clinical trial diversity within dementia research. In this webinar, NIA will discuss actionable tools for improving clinical trial recruitment among underrepresented populations, share insights from the University of Wisconsin's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's (ADRC) evidence-based practices, and explore strategies to […]
