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The HealthMatters™ Program from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) offers various health-related trainings and curricula to help self-advocates, caregivers, families, and health care providers promote health, prevent disease, and foster community engagement of people with disabilities. Different programs are tailored for various audiences including people with disabilities, caregivers, families, and health care providers.
We welcome Beth Marks, RN, PhD and Jasmina Sisirak, PhD, MPH from the Department of Disability and Human Development at UIC to share information regarding the various trainings that are associated with HealthMatters™ Program. One of the trainings will be utilized by The Arc’s five HealthMeet™ pilot sites to develop and implement a health promotion program in their communities. Please join us to find out more about these exciting trainings and programs and how they can be helpful in your community.
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A Holiday Party
filled with friendship and cheer…
Please come to Don Julio’s
again this year!
Brunch starts at eleven,
NOFAS awaits,
We can’t wait to see you,
fun times await!
We hope you all can join us. Please RSVP to Merideth at vansant@nofas.org
If you’re not already a part of the NOFAS FASD Family Support Group in the DC/VA/MD area, email vansant@nofas.org to become connected with this dynamic support group for individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Annual Support Group Holiday Party
Sponsor: NOFAS
Audience: Parents and caregivers of individuals with FASD or individuals with FASD
Web Site: www.nofas.org
The Seventh Annual Models for Change National Working Conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC., on Monday and Tuesday, December 3 and 4, 2012. The conference is for Models for Change partner organizations and their invited guests.
On December 4-6, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Global Youth Justice will host its annual International Training Institute, “Establish/Enhance/Expand a Local Teen Court/Youth Court Diversion Program.” Topics will include training adult and youth volunteers, holding mock family intake meetings, offering quality community service programs, implementing operational and administrative procedures, and more.
This event is designed for those who are interested in establishing or enhancing a local juvenile justice diversion program, often referred to as youth court, teen court, peer court, student court and youth peer panel. Individuals relatively new to these youth justice programs, those who have never attended one of these intensive 3-day trainings, and those who are relatively new adult staff/adult volunteers, working full or part-time in an existing local youth court/teen court should participate in this training institute.
Nurse Practitioner, Leone Murphy, from The Arc of New Jersey, will present information on one of The Arc of New Jersey’s health promotion projects, Prevent, Understand, and Live with Diabetes. Leone has presented seminars on this topic for self advocates, staff and caregivers. She has helped to develop a Diabetes workbook and DVD — written for self-advocates and caregivers — that addresses the areas of prevention, diagnosis, symptoms, diet and treatment for individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. This diabetes booklet and a DVD (in English and Spanish) are available from The Arc of NJ at no charge. These materials were developed with funding from the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.
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Nurse Practitioner, Leone Murphy, from The Arc of New Jersey, will present information on one of The Arc of New Jersey’s health promotion projects, Prevent, Understand, and Live with Diabetes. Leone has presented seminars on this topic for self advocates, staff and caregivers. She has helped to develop a Diabetes workbook and DVD — written for self-advocates and caregivers — that addresses the areas of prevention, diagnosis, symptoms, diet and treatment for individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. This diabetes booklet and a DVD (in English and Spanish) are available from The Arc of NJ at no charge. These materials were developed with funding from the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.
Sponsored by Caron Foundation
The Arctic FASD RTC is now offering FASD201 training to community professionals, students, parents and caregivers, and all other interested members of the public. All workshops take place at RADACT.
Registration
Registration is required.
Please register by noon on the Thursday prior to the scheduled workshop. Workshops with fewer than five registrants may be subject to cancellation. On-site registrations will be accepted on a space available basis.
Target Audience
- Health and allied health professionals
- Students in health and allied health programs
- Educators
- Professionals who may work with individuals with FASD
These workshops meet the requirements for the State of Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services’ FASD201: Developing Successful Interventions and Supports.
All participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the workshop.
Prerequisites
Prior completion of at least one of the following is required prior to attending this workshop:
- FASD101
- FASD Foundations
- Online courses on FASDs offered through the UAA Department of Psychology/WICHE ICE
- Arctic FASD RTC Comprehensive FASD Workshop
- Arctic FASD RTC Train the Trainer Workshop
Learning Objectives
- Describe FASDs.
- Identify characteristics of FASDs within all life stages.
- Describe the importance of early identification and intervention.
- Describe secondary disabilities associated with FASDs.
- Design intervention strategies to help people with FASDs and their families.
- Discuss treatments and therapies available for individuals with FAS/FASDs.
The purpose of this activity is to increase nurses’ ability to effectively work with individuals who may be living with an FASD and their families, and to develop individualized intervention strategies. Criteria for successful completion of this activity include attendance at 100% of the session and active participation in group discussion. There is no identified conflict of interest for any planner or presenter involved in this educational activity.
Continuing Education Credits/Contact Hours
Continuing education (CE) credits or contact hours are available through the UAA Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services (CBHRS).
Participants will be eligible to receive four (4) continuing education (CE) credits/contact hours for the completion of the workshop. The processing fee for these four credits is $25.00.
CBHRS is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CBHRS maintains responsibility for this program and its content. These CE credits may be accepted by several licensing boards and for other professional purposes. Please consult with your licensing board to confirm the acceptance of these credits.
This activity has been submitted to the Montana Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. Montana Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
If you wish to register and receive continuing education credits for completing FASD201, please print and submit the CE credit form, along with the $25.00 CE processing fee.
Please bring or send non-perishable food items (Cans, Packages, nothing that needs to be kept cold).
Drop off at The Ability Center of Greater Toledo
5605 Monroe Street
Sylvania, OH 43560
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