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SUMMARY:Intentional Inclusion: Creating Workplaces Where People with Disabilities Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, March 20\, 2024\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern \nHosted by the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center\, a project of TransCen\, Inc. \nDescription: By proactively being more inclusive\, employers foster an environment that encourages disability self-identification and ensures the creation and sustainability of diverse and inclusive workplaces. Equally important\, employers benefit from a wider pool of talent\, skills\, and creative business solutions and from achieving compliance with federal regulations. This webinar offers strategies for creating a workplace culture that is welcoming and affirming to applicants and employees with disabilities. \nDr. Beth Loy\, Policy Advisor in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)\, will provide several strategies for ensuring employees with disabilities feel welcomed and supported. \nThese will include: \n\nAdding the “A” in accessibility to an organization’s DEI value statement;\nEnsuring physical\, digital\, process\, procurement\, and communications accessibility;\nCultivating a psychologically safe culture\, and\nImplementing disability employee resource groups.\n\nPlease note: \n\nThere is no charge to attend this webinar unless you would like a certificate of participation (see below).\nThe webinar will be captioned.\nContinuing Education recognition available\nCertificate of Participation ($10 fee); certificates are available for participation in the live session only (April 20\, 2022); to receive a certificate you must pay the fee when registering for the session
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/intentional-inclusion-creating-workplaces-where-people-with-disabilities-thrive/
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SUMMARY:Sports Make Us More
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, February 28\, 2024 \n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern \nHosted by the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center\, a project of TransCen\, Inc. \nDescription: \nMove United uses the power of sport to push what’s possible for people with disabilities\, confronting ignorance\, fueling conversation\, and inciting action that leads to a world where everyone’s included. They believe sports can change the world\, pushing people further and bringing people closer. In this session\, the team at Move United will share why they believe sport holds this power for the disability community and how to ignite it. Learn about the many adaptive sports resources and networks available through Move United to make sport for all a reality. \nPlease note: \n\nThere is no charge to attend this webinar unless you would like a certificate of participation (see below).\nThe webinar will be captioned.\nContinuing Education recognition available\nCertificate of Participation ($10 fee); certificates are available for participation in the live session only (April 20\, 2022); to receive a certificate you must pay the fee when registering for the session
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/sports-make-us-more/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T130000
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SUMMARY:Ethics in Action: Elevating Transition and Employment Services Part 3:  Empowering Self-Determination: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Transition and Employment Services
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Tiffany Miller and Ashley Bryant \nWebinar Broadcast Date/Time: February 26\, 2024\, 1 – 2:30 PM Eastern \nCost: $45.00 \nDescription: How do we balance the individual’s right to be self-governing (autonomy) with the potential pressures we are feeling from other team members in the process? This session explores potential dilemmas in transition and employment services and teaches ethical decision-making techniques. Join your colleagues as we navigate the ethical decision-making process and identify ways to conduct personal and programmatic ethics self-checks. \nParticipants in this session will learn: \n\nThe difference between an ethical violation and an ethical dilemma;\nHow to apply ethical decision-making techniques on case examples;\nThe importance of consultation\, self-checks and self-care when negotiating tough situations; and\nMethods for infusing ethics into the culture of your program or organization.
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/ethics-in-action-elevating-transition-and-employment-services-part-3-empowering-self-determination-navigating-ethical-dilemmas-in-transition-and-employment-services/
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SUMMARY:Ethics in Action: Elevating Transition and Employment Services Part 2: Using a Cross-Cultural Compass: Considering Ethics Across Multiple Identities
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Ashley Bryant and Tiffany Miller  \nWebinar Broadcast Date/Time: February 12\, 2024\, 1 – 2:30 PM Eastern \nCost: $45.00 \n \nDescription: A leader in the field (John O’Brien) once challenged us with the following notion: “What is it that we are standing on that we are trying to lift?” The efforts of adopting ethical practices and adhering to established codes of conduct are weakened when we fail to consider the nuances and realities of providing services in a world where transition and employment services professionals\, individuals of all ages and their families represent multiple identities and cultures. Join this session to explore biases that may occur and strategies to design and set your Cross-Cultural Compass.  \n  \nParticipants in this session will learn:  \n\nThe impact of biases that occur in our work;\nCrucial components of cross-cultural competence in service delivery; \nThe alignment of the 2023 CRCC Code of Professional Ethics to cross-cultural competence; and\nKey concepts of cultural brokering and establishment of partnerships at your local level.
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/ethics-in-action-elevating-transition-and-employment-services-part-2-using-a-cross-cultural-compass-considering-ethics-across-multiple-identities/
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SUMMARY:Ethics in Action: Elevating Transition and Employment Services Part I: Setting the Course: Establishing an Ethical Framework
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Carol Blessing and Tiffany Miller\nWebinar Broadcast Date/Time: February 5\, 2024\, 1 – 2:30 PM Eastern \nCost: $45.00 \n \nDescription: So often ethics and values discussions occur after a problem has arisen and as we are facing a dilemma or filling a gap. Join this session to identify strategies for infusing ethical principles and practices into our everyday work. Facilitators will lead an engaging discussion on the foundations of person-driven practices and techniques to self-check that our efforts support the highest level of autonomy for the students or job seekers that we are working with. Participants will leave with a new understanding of the resources available to them for establishing and maintaining top-notch\, values-driven services. \n \n\nParticipants in this session will learn:\n\nThe alignment of the best practices in Supported and Customized \nEmployment to foundational person-driven concepts;\n\nThe guiding principles outlined in the professional conduct codes available from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and The Association for People Supporting Employment First (APSE); and\n\nStrategies to assess for and infuse values-driven ethical practices into planning and delivery of employment services.
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/ethics-in-action-elevating-transition-and-employment-services-part-i-setting-the-course-establishing-an-ethical-framework/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T130000
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SUMMARY:Best Practices on Supporting the Transition and Employment Needs of Young Adults with Mental Health Conditions\, Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Young adults with serious mental health conditions experience a unique set of challenges as they transition to adulthood and navigate school\, training\, and work. This three-part series will first provide audience members with a general understanding of this population\, then describe how this group navigates school\, training\, and work\, and conclude with an important consideration of how services can and should consider young adults needs from a diversity\, equity\, and inclusion lens. Information from these webinars can help providers and policy makers better understand how to effectively support this population. \nPART 3: ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL: A DIVERSITY\, EQUITY\, AND INCLUSION FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING YOUNG ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS Millions of young adults (ages 16-30) in the U.S. experience mental health challenges\, some with and without official diagnoses. Mental health challenges in young adulthood are uniquely experienced based on a young person’s individual\, familial\, and community context. For example\, young people from BIPOC and LGBTQ communities experience unique challenges that contribute to how they experience an SMHC\, how (and if) they navigate mental health services\, and if/how those services are helpful. This webinar will illustrate how mental health services for young adults need to be individualized and developed with diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in mind. Social disparities of health and mental health will be discussed to illustrate the importance of meeting young adults where they are at and ensuring that all young people\, regardless of race\, ethnicity\, sexual\, or gender identity receive the support they need. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nExplore mental health services for young adults through a diversity\, equity\, and inclusion lens\nDefine and describe social disparities of health and mental health among young adults with SMHC\nProvide examples of how services can be more sensitive to the needs of populations that have been historically marginalized
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/best-practices-on-supporting-the-transition-and-employment-needs-of-young-adults-with-mental-health-conditions-part-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T130000
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SUMMARY:Best Practices on Supporting the Transition and Employment Needs of Young Adults with Mental Health Conditions\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Young adults with serious mental health conditions experience a unique set of challenges as they transition to adulthood and navigate school\, training\, and work. This three-part series will first provide audience members with a general understanding of this population\, then describe how this group navigates school\, training\, and work\, and conclude with an important consideration of how services can and should consider young adults needs from a diversity\, equity\, and inclusion lens. Information from these webinars can help providers and policy makers better understand how to effectively support this population. \nPART 2: SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION\, TRAINING\, AND EMPLOYMENT PURSUITS OF YOUNG ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS Young adults (ages 16-30) with serious mental health conditions (SMHC) struggle to persist in their education\, training\, and employment pursuits. Young adults increasingly navigate diverse pathways through post-secondary school and work\, but compared to their peers\, young adults with SMHC struggle to complete high school\, complete post-secondary education programs\, and establish strong working histories. Young adulthood is a critical period in one’s career trajectory and early delays are increasingly hard to overcome. This webinar will describe the non-linear school\, training\, and work activities of young adults with SMHC and the barriers and facilitators they commonly encounter when trying to continually pursue these activities. By identifying factors that influence young adults’ ability to pursue school\, training\, and work\, service providers and families can more effectively help young adults set themselves up for success. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nDescribe the non-linear school\, training\, and work activities of young adults with SMHC\nDescribe common barriers and facilitators young adults with SMHC encounter while navigating school\, training\, and work\nDiscuss ways in which service providers\, employers\, and parents can better support young adults with SMHC
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/best-practices-on-supporting-the-transition-and-employment-needs-of-young-adults-with-mental-health-conditions-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T140000
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SUMMARY:Service Animals in Healthcare Settings
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center\, a project of TransCen\, Inc.\n\nThis webinar\, presented by Claire Stanley from the National Disability Rights Network (with a little help from her service dog\, Tulane)\, will provide an overview of the service animal regulations as they apply to medical providers\, and address some commonly asked questions on the topic\, such as: Are emotional support animals allowed? How can people with allergies also be accommodated? And more! Bring your questions\, or submit questions in advance to adatraining@transcen.org or by calling us in the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center at 301-217-0124.\n\nPlease note:\n\n\nThere is no charge to attend this webinar unless you would like a certificate of participation (see below).\nThe webinar will be captioned.\nContinuing Education recognition available\nCertificate of Participation ($10 fee); certificates are available for participation in the live session only (April 20\, 2022); to receive a certificate you must pay the fee when registering for the session
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/service-animals-in-healthcare-settings/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T143000
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SUMMARY:Best Practices on Supporting the Transition and Employment Needs of Young Adults with Mental Health Conditions\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Young adults with serious mental health conditions experience a unique set of challenges as they transition to adulthood and navigate school\, training\, and work. This three-part series will first provide audience members with a general understanding of this population\, then describe how this group navigates school\, training\, and work\, and conclude with an important consideration of how services can and should consider young adults needs from a diversity\, equity\, and inclusion lens. Information from these webinars can help providers and policy makers better understand how to effectively support this population. \nPART 1: ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENTAL AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO SUPPORT YOUNG ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS The transition to adulthood (broadly defined as ages 16-30) is increasingly considered a unique developmental period with its own young adult culture in which mental health challenges are increasingly normalized and destigmatized. However\, many traditional mental health services\, policies\, and supports are misaligned with the changing ideas of what it means to be a young adult in the U.S. and how young people navigate mental health challenges. This webinar will describe the unique developmental period of young adulthood\, contextualize the culture of young adulthood within our society\, and explore the unique ways in which young adult lives and their mental health have been influenced by the ongoing COVID pandemic. We will discuss how this information can be used to better support young adults\, both individually and as a system. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nDescribe the developmental period of young adulthood (broadly ages 16-30)\nDescribe the culture of young adulthood within the broader U.S. society\nExplore how young adults’ lives have been impacted by the COVID pandemic
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/best-practices-on-supporting-the-transition-and-employment-needs-of-young-adults-with-mental-health-conditions-part-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T130000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Self Determination: Closing the Gap and Improving Outcomes: Part 3
DESCRIPTION:If self-determination is so important\, how come our postschool outcomes have not changed? This series will explore the origin of Self-determination Theory\, translate theory into pedagogical practices across key environments\, fill your toolbox with tools for every youth\, and highlight a key practice that leads to self-determined youth and disability-aware professionals. \nPart 3: Student Led IEPs \nStudent leadership during the IEP process is essential. This session will identify the components of a student-led IEP\, acknowledge common barriers\, and offer effective strategies to help your diverse learners take leadership during both the planning process and annual meeting. Relevant case studies and exemplars related to learners of varying ages (including preschool)\, disabilities\, and communication preferences will be offered. Participants will learn: \n\nCompare and contrast student-led and teacher-led IEP meetings.\nDescribe three researched-based benefits of conducting student-led IEPs.\nDescribe Levels of Participation for student participation in the IEP meeting with specific examples.\nDescribe how to use the three IMD tools in student-led IEP meetings.
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/exploring-self-determination-part-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T153000
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SUMMARY:ADA Advocacy in the Post-ADA World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center\, a project of TransCen\, Inc \nThis webinar chronicles the on-going advocacy efforts of the Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living and North Central Pennsylvania ADAPT as they worked with the City of Williamsport\, Pennsylvania to provide access for people with disabilities to the city government’s buildings\, programs\, and services (ADA Title II.) \nPresenters: \nMisty Dion\, CEO\, Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living of North Central Pennsylvania \nKaren Koch\, Advocacy Coordinator\, Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living of North Central Pennsylvania \n\nThere is no charge to access this session.\nReal-time captions will be available.\nThis session will be recorded for later viewing.\n\n 
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/ada-advocacy-in-the-post-ada-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T130000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Self Determination: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Self Determination: Closing the Gap and Improving Outcomes \nIf self-determination is so important\, how come our postschool outcomes have not changed? This series will explore the origin of Self-determination Theory\, translate theory into pedagogical practices across key environments\, fill your toolbox with tools for every youth\, and highlight a key practice that leads to self-determined youth and disability-aware professionals. \nPart 2: Implementing the I’m Determined Tools \nThis session explores the application of Self-Determination Theory through tools and instructional strategies that promote self-determined behaviors at home\, on the job\, and in the classroom. Participants will discuss the key environmental variables that must be present in each setting\, strategies to increase self-determined behavior\, and common barriers students with disabilities face during their K-12 experience. Resources will be shared so practitioners can begin implementation immediately. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDefine the relationship between Autonomy and the IMD One-Pager and give an example of an appropriate situation to use this tool.\nDefine the relationship between Relatedness and the IMD Good Day Plan and give an example of an appropriate situation to use this tool.\nDefine the relationship between Competence and the IMD Goal Plan and give an example of an appropriate situation to use this tool.\nDescribe how Autonomy\, Competence\, and Relatedness work together to support self-determined behavior and give a specific example.
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/webinar-test-event-february/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T143000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Self Determination: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Self Determination: Closing the Gap and Improving Outcomes \nIf self-determination is so important\, how come our postschool outcomes have not changed? This series will explore the origin of Self-determination Theory\, translate theory into pedagogical practices across key environments\, fill your toolbox with tools for every youth\, and highlight a key practice that leads to self-determined youth and disability-aware professionals. \nPart 1: Using Theory to Guide Practice\nThis presentation will offer implementation strategies for practitioners\, families\, and youth with disabilities to build the foundational self-determination skills needed at home\, at work\, and in the classroom to ensure a positive postschool outcome. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDefine Self-Determination Theory\nDefine and give an example of Autonomy in the classroom\, jobsite\, and home.\nDefine and give an example of Competence in the classroom\, jobsite\, and home.\nDefine and give an example of Relatedness in the classroom\, jobsite\, and home.
URL:https://www.transcen.org/event/march-webinar-test-event/
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