Scheduled Webinar: Live

Guardianship in the Era of COVID 05-18-22 2-3 PM EST

COVID-19 taught us that Guardians need advanced communication skills in order to connect and advocate when face-to-face contact is limited. This research-based presentation shares proven strategies for gathering information, explaining complex medical topics, and making effective decisions when in-person contact is not possible. Objectives: 1. Participants will review the NGA Standards regarding involving a person in their decisions 2. Participants...

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Achieving Equity for LGBTQIA+ People 05/26/22

This workshop is a 2-hour extended version of our “Achieving Equity for LQBTQIA+ People”. During this program you will be provided an overview of LGBTQIA+ disparities, demographics, and terminology, as well as key strategies for bringing high-quality care and services to LGBTQIA+ people. Participants will also learn about creating LGBTQIA+-inclusive environments of care. We will then focus on legal considerations...

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Tackling the Transition to Adulthood 6/14/22

Growing up is challenging for everyone. Families caring for loved ones with developmental or intellectual disabilities find this transition period especially difficult. Services end and a whole new set of standards need to be considered. In this live, instructor-led training, you will learn the answers to these key questions, and more: o What educational services are best for your loved...

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Understanding Guardianship

Dr. Heather Connors, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Center for Guardianship Excellence will be giving an overview of guardianship, best practices, and alternatives. Professionals in the fields of aging, disability, and mental health services view guardianship in many different ways. This presentation shares a fresh, practical approach to helping individuals improve their lives with a personally tailored balance of guardianship,...

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