Upcoming Conferences

October 21, 2011

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Webinars

  • Social Security Benefits: Transitioning from public education programs to adult services and employment has always been a difficult process for students and their parents. Fear of jeopardizing Social Security benefits poses one of the significant barriers to developing work experience or planning for higher education. More information: http://www.benefits-training.com/webinars.asp
  • Social Security Benefits: This session starts from the beginning and provides the foundation to understanding the benefit programs. It explains: 1) what Social Security means by disability; 2) the two benefit programs Social Security administers; 3) how Social Security determines which benefit a person receives 4) why some people change benefit programs; and 5) when Social Security reviews a person’s continuing eligibility for the benefit. More information: http://www.benefits-training.com/webinars.asp
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders: Evidence-Based Practice and Interventions- This module discusses eleven evidence-based interventions that research has suggested to be effective when working with children with ASD. For more information please go to: http://thompsoncenter.missouri.edu/training/index.php.
  • Disability in Practice Webinar Series: Work with Veterans February 22, 2012, 3:30pm Eastern. For more information go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/706335937
  • Allen C. Crocker Speaker Series: Down Syndrome and Thyroid Concerns. Date: February 27, 2012 – 7:00-8:30pm EST. For more information go to:
    http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2845/mainpageS2845P5.html
  • Emergency Healthcare in Adults with IDD; An Introduction to the Issues and Challenges February 16, 2012, 7-8pm Eastern. For more information go to:  https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/989372862
  • Measurement Selection and Development for Maternal and Child Health Research: EnRICH Webinar Series February 20, 2012, 2:30-3:30pm Eastern. For more information go to: http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=2798&id=489&parent=489 
  • Episode 4: CDC’s Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Disabilities February 21, 2012, 4pm Eastern. For more information go to: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/953661018   
      

February 18

    •  Understanding the IEP Process will be held in Hannibal, Mo at the Hannibal Regional Center located at 805 Clinic Rd from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This training will not only address what should be in an IEP, but is also aimed at helping family members understand how they can take part in its development. For more information go to:  http://ptimpact.org/Training/Regional.aspx?Region=Region at select training in Region 2.

 

February 22 -25

    • Learning Disabilities Association of America’s 49th Annual International Conference in Chicago, IL has over 300 workshops and exhibits that share the latest developments in learning disability research, teaching strategies and techniques, and current policy issues. You will also have the opportunity to meet experts in the field and obtain graduate or continuing education credits for your time there. For more information go to: http://www.ldaamerica.org/conference/index.asp

 

February 25  & April 28

    • Brain Injury Association of Missouri Survivor and Family Regional Seminars. These seminars are intended for those who have experienced a brain injury and their family members. Discussion topics include information about brain injuries, supports and financial options. The session on February 25 is at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo and the session on April 28 is at the Church of the First Nazarene in Kansas City, Mo.For more information go to: www.biamo.org

 

March 6

    •  Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders will be held in Chillicothe at the Farm Services Credit Bldg located at 2880 N Washington from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. For more information go to: http://ptimpact.org/Training/Regional.aspx?Region=Region at select training in Region 2.

 

April 18-19

    •  People Planning Ahead: Using person Centered Practices to Communicate Healthcare Decisions and End of Life Wishes. This conference takes place at the Hilton Garden Inn near the Independence Center in Kansas City, Mo. Discussion topics will include living wills and advance directives as well as alternatives to guardianship.  More information to come!

 

May 21-22, 2012

    • Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities 22nd Annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference in St. Louis, Mo. Speakers at this event will be addressing topics such as Technology, Alzheimer’s, Transitions, Emotional Impact and Physical Outcomes, Falls, Legal Issues, End of Life, Failure to Thrive, Aging with DD, Community Partnerships, and lots more! For more information please go to http://www.agingwithdd.org/