Please join us on September 5th, where we will host our colleagues from The Center for Healthcare Solutions and ShareSource for an Education and Sign-up event for our new Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) offering. ShareSource is a National GPO and “affiliate sponsor” of Premier Inc. Premier is a healthcare improvement company uniting an alliance of approximately […]
Please join the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 2 National Preparedness Division — in collaboration with ACL; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Office of Policy, Planning, and Innovation; and Schoharie County, NY, Area Agency on Aging — for the “Preparedness for Older Adult Service Providers" webinar. Many older adults depend on community […]
National Core Indicators (NCI) is the most comprehensive and representative source of data on the characteristics and outcomes of people with disabilities and older adults who use long-term services and supports (LTSS). In 2021-2022, NCI surveyed over 27,000 older adults and people with disabilities using long-term services and supports, as well as 27,502 family members […]
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 Center for Healthcare Solutions (CFHS) is pleased to announce that we are currently collecting compensation data to determine the current state of the intellectual disability and autism (ID/A) workforce in Pennsylvania. The scope of this survey and the report generated from it will address compensation practices for 46 positions including Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) is offering a webinar on the topic of the PA Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Program. A PA ABLE account gives individuals with qualifying disabilities (eligible individuals), and their families and friends, a tax-free way to save for disability-related expenses while maintaining […]
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 […]
Join PMHCA and YMPA for Conversations About Suicide. This workshop series showcases two exceptional trainings on suicide: one on the perspective of the suicide attempt survivor in an honest, raw, emotional conversation about what works, what doesn't, and what can we do to help and one giving you tools to recognize suicidal behaviors, how to […]
Join ANCOR Platinum Partner Jazz Pharmaceuticals for a live conversation between a health care provider specializing in rare forms of epilepsy, and a caregiver to an adult child living with epilepsy. The conversation will include general information about seizures, diagnosis, and treatment options. The speakers will also share tips on living with rare forms of […]
Join Resources for Integrated Care (RIC) for "Promising Practices for Promoting Person-Centered Communication and Care Coordination." This webinar will highlight key takeaways from discussions among health plans that participated in the Integrated Care Community of Practice focused on care coordination of dually eligible individuals. Health plans will share their promising practices for promoting person-centered care […]
Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) providers are invited to sign up for a scheduled one-on-one VOH session to discuss incident management topics with ODP-BSASP. Providers may sign up for one 30-minute session and multiple staff from the provider may join at the provider’s discretion. Topics for discussion may include: provider-specific […]
Community support services are intended to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to participate in activities of interest within their own communities. When done well, this means people with I/DD are participating in activities that allow for exploration and discovery. Furthermore, they are accessing opportunities to learn new skills and gain independence, developing […]
Location: Virtual - Cost: $20 per person This is a suicide prevention training where the participant learns to recognize warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone to help appropriately. PMHCA and Youth MOVE PA provide this training to professionals and adults as an emergency mental health intervention for […]
Learn how to reduce the risk of death in people with disabilities. Join Dr. Craig Escudé, family physician and President of IntellectAbility, as he discusses the Fatal Five conditions that are widely known to be preventable causes of illness and death in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities PLUS one additional condition. Topics include identifying […]
NADTC will host the second in a series of human services webinars focused on The Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin’s (CILWW) expansion of its transportation program. Bobbi Hegna, Director of Transportation at CILWW, and Cheryl Bereiter, Transportation Coordinator at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin, will provide an overview of […]
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to establish the first-ever federal regulations for adult protective services (APS) programs. Stakeholders are invited to attend an informational webinar with ACL on September 18, where the proposed rule will be overviewed, and the process for submitting comments explained. APS programs […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting an upcoming webinar to provide an overview of the recently announced “States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity and Development (AHEAD) Model.” The AHEAD Model team will discuss the goals and key components of the Model, including statewide targets, hospital global budgets, and primary care transformation. The […]
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) invites participation in a virtual joint meeting of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council (FCAC) and the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (SGRG). This virtual meeting will focus on analyzing public comments on the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers and will provide updates from federal […]
This virtual townhall will discuss the challenges of going back to school, Covid, the Flu, and other health related questions. Click here to Register
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hosting the next virtual joint meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD) and the National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters (NACIDD). The NACSD and NACIDD will provide guidance to HHS […]
Please join us for our next Transportation Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Lunch and Learn Webinar. Our session will feature, Kiana Parker, Transportation Consultant and Community Advocate and Practitioner of Mobility Justice who will discuss experience- driven strategies for community engagement and connection to serving underrepresented communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Kiana […]
The Pennsylvania ABLE Savings Program is a state offered program that gives individuals with qualifying disabilities a tax-advantaged way to invest without impacting their government benefits. Fund My Future PGH helps Allegheny County families save for their children’s futures by offering reminders to save and chances to win up to $1,000 each month! Click here […]
Disability Health Equity Research Network Virtual Conference This presentation will showcase the key findings about access to services, community inclusion and participation, health and wellness, rights and respect, and person-centered planning across the populations who participate in NCI. Click here to Register
The target audience for this committee is Directors, Program Leadership, Service Line Leadership, and others considering Best Practices in Care and Support Coordination (e.g. residential, community, employment, respite, family services), Emerging Practices in care, and Integrating Care (primary care, behavioral health, pharmacy supports, social determinants of health). Any TPA member is welcome to join this committee even if they aren't […]
Have you ever worked with someone who has been arrested or had charges pressed? Do you know where to find docket sheets and how to reach them? Docket sheets are a valuable way to review someone's legal details as well as identify where individuals are in the process. This training will walk through information on […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is hosting a session to gather input on an ASL-English Interpreter service. ODP is considering interpreting as a possible service in the waiver programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism. Your feedback will give ODP a better understanding of the needs of the Deaf Disabled community here in […]
This training is for any provider and support professional to learn how to safely and effectively support people in their care that have sexually problematic behaviors. The goal is address knowing where to start, knowing the person you support, and how to get resources. It will discuss how to use positive behavior support techniques, alongside […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is hosting a session to gather input on an ASL-English Interpreter service. ODP is considering interpreting as a possible service in the waiver programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism. Your feedback will give ODP a better understanding of the needs of the Deaf Disabled community here in […]
Charting the LifeCourse was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. Participants in this […]
Since REVUP has partners all over the country, they will be hosting two times for our next REV UP National Call. If you are a REV UP super fan, you are welcome to attend both. Updates will be the same in both calls, but there will be different community updates depending on the partners that […]
ATI Advisory is hosting an upcoming webinar exploring the new federal program — Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model — that will reimburse providers managing dementia care for patients and their caregivers. This webinar will include a discussion from a panel of experts as they analyze policy changes and offer an analysis of how […]
Join the American Society on Aging (ASA) for an upcoming webinar providing an overview of hearing loss and balance disorders in older adults, including signs, symptoms, and treatment options to help improve quality of life. This webinar will cover tips to assess these disorders and will provide effective communication strategies to integrate into care settings. […]
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 recommended topics. Any TPA member is welcome […]
Authentically addressing the historical research and practice harms experienced by persons with IDD-MH and their families require that we, within the research community, acknowledge and apologize for these acts. Attendees will be able to: 1) Describe the collaborative design, implementation, and evaluation of Truth and Reconciliation (T&R) forums designed to build the capacity of persons […]
