Caregiving is rewarding but demanding.

Taking breaks is essential for balance and well-being.

Join us to explore Charting the LifeCourse respite tools and plan for meaningful breaks.

Good respite planning starts with a clear vision.

Knowing what good respite looks like for you and your loved one helps guide decisions, ensuring each choice moves you closer to that vision.

• Learn strategies to plan for respite

• Discover practical tools to support caregivers

• Explore ways to take meaningful breaks.

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

SAVE-THE-DATE March 25 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Ever have a time when you need to stretch your pantry food until your next payday or income check? Maybe you ask yourself what can I make with what I have? If this is occasionally you ...join CDE for this free webinar to show you how to use the free phone app SuperCook or check it out online https://www.supercook.com/#/desktop

Here is the registration link for this opportunity to help you in a pinch. Great informaiton for independent living skills.

https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/ua5O52kxST6S8nKlfOOsRA

• Unlock lifelong empowerment!

• Learn how to create impactful experiences that empower individuals to shape their desired life.

• Join us to discover to the key to lifelong self-determination.

• Don’t miss out on this chance to learn and be inspired!

This is a two-part series: March 4 & March 18, 2025.

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

Three-part Housing Series.

Creating the vision Monday, March 3, 2025

This workshop will present a broad overview of person-centered planning, housing, and service options. Parents will learn how they can help their young adults to create a vision for the future as they begin their journey of exploring housing options.

Creating structure through financial and staff support Monday, March 10, 2025

This workshop will present examples of how housing, individual services, and supports are funded through federal, state, and county resources. Parents will learn about how their young adults may become eligible for and use public programs to support their housing vision.

Stories from families and young adults Monday, March 17, 2025

This workshop will feature a more detailed explanation of individualized housing and service options from a panel of parents, young adults, and housing providers who will share their own journeys through the process.This workshop will present a broad overview of person-centered planning, housing, and service options. Parents will learn how they can help their young adults to create a vision for the future as they begin their journey of exploring housing options.

Presented by PACER Center.

Free registration.

Three-part Housing Series.

Creating the vision Monday, March 3, 2025

This workshop will present a broad overview of person-centered planning, housing, and service options. Parents will learn how they can help their young adults to create a vision for the future as they begin their journey of exploring housing options.

Creating structure through financial and staff support Monday, March 10, 2025

This workshop will present examples of how housing, individual services, and supports are funded through federal, state, and county resources. Parents will learn about how their young adults may become eligible for and use public programs to support their housing vision.

Stories from families and young adults Monday, March 17, 2025

This workshop will feature a more detailed explanation of individualized housing and service options from a panel of parents, young adults, and housing providers who will share their own journeys through the process.This workshop will present a broad overview of person-centered planning, housing, and service options. Parents will learn how they can help their young adults to create a vision for the future as they begin their journey of exploring housing options.

Presented by PACER Center.

Free registration.

• Unlock lifelong empowerment!

• Learn how to create impactful experiences that empower individuals to shape their desired life.

• Join us to discover to the key to lifelong self-determination.

• Don’t miss out on this chance to learn and be inspired!

This is a two-part series: March 4 & March 18, 2025.

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

Three-part Housing Series.

Creating the vision Monday, March 3, 2025

This workshop will present a broad overview of person-centered planning, housing, and service options. Parents will learn how they can help their young adults to create a vision for the future as they begin their journey of exploring housing options.

Creating structure through financial and staff support Monday, March 10, 2025

This workshop will present examples of how housing, individual services, and supports are funded through federal, state, and county resources. Parents will learn about how their young adults may become eligible for and use public programs to support their housing vision.

Stories from families and young adults Monday, March 17, 2025

This workshop will feature a more detailed explanation of individualized housing and service options from a panel of parents, young adults, and housing providers who will share their own journeys through the process.This workshop will present a broad overview of person-centered planning, housing, and service options. Parents will learn how they can help their young adults to create a vision for the future as they begin their journey of exploring housing options.

Presented by PACER Center.

Free registration.

In this 2 hour virtual workshop, learn about the disability specific regulations of fair housing laws (focus on rental transactions). ASL interpretation will be provided. Topics to be discussed: introduction to fair housing, common types of disability based housing discrimination, disability specific fair housing regulations and guidance, reasonable accommodations and modifications, and more!

This workshop will be hosted live to allow interaction with attendees.

Presented by the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana.

Free registration.

Their annual conference with a variety of breakout sessions.

9:00 – 10:05 am Loss and Grief for All of Us presented by Tammy Besser, LCSW, NCG, QIDP, and Jess Jankowski, LCSW, JCFS

10:15 – 11:15 am Safely Navigating Social Media: Strategies and Tools for Promoting Social Media Safety for Individuals with IDD Presented by Mary Jo Krile, Ph.D

11:15 am – 12:15 pm Disability and Sexuality: Best Practices for Support Professionals Presented by Arryn Akhtenberg, MA, and Morrigan Hunter, MA, MSW

1:45 – 2:45 pm Inspiring Financial Strength for Those You Serve with IL ABLE Accounts – What QIDP’s Need to Know Presented by JJ Hanley and Stephanie Kanter, Office of the Illinois State Treasurer

3:00 – 4:00 pm Artificial Intelligence: Affordable, Accessible, Adaptive Presented by Anna Cronin, MS BCBA, Fern Leaf ABA

Presented by The Arc of Illinois.

Registration.

iPhones and iPads have many accessibility settings built-in to their operating systems. This workshop will teach participants about different ways to modify these Apple devices to make them more accessible, including voice control, text-to-speech features, head tracking, and more.

Presented by The Pacer Center.

Free registration.

"Life planning" involves creating plans for your assets, as well as outlining preferences for how you wish to be supported in the event that your decisional capability changes. Life planning tools include wills, trusts, health care proxies, living wills, transfer on death deeds and other will-substitutes. These tools promote self-determination and ensure that the wishes of older adults are affirmed even after their death.

While life planning includes putting plans in place for distribution of assets after death, it can also help older adults during their lifetime to help preserve housing and economic security, as well as put mechanisms in place that can avoid unnecessary guardianship and conservatorship.

This training will discuss how life planning services can benefit older adults and how to take a person-centered approach to traditional estate planning and preservation of generational wealth.

Presenters will cover:

- How life planning can support housing stability, economic security, and preserve the wishes of older adults;

- The various tools and instruments for life and succession planning, as well as the processes and procedures for probate and administration of a decedent's estate, and non-probate assets;

- How legal services providers can contribute to this work and develop opportunities for pro bono partnerships; and

- Strategies for engaging in conversations with older adults about the need for life planning services.

Presenters:

- Odette Williamson, National Consumer Law Center

- Danaya Wright, University of Florida Levin College of Law

- Tina Smith Nelson, Legal Counsel for the Elderly

Presented by the National Center on Law and Elder Rights.

Free registration.

This virtual workshop series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across home, school, community settings as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored to individuals. These interactive workshops provide an opportunity to learn about and create tools used to support individuals with ASD. Each session will focus on a different area of interest. All sessions at noon ET.

• 12/18 Data-Driven Decision-Making: "Data-Driven Decision-Making: Practical tools to make data work for you and your team"

Presented by HANDS in Autism.

Register here for any or all of the sessions.

Bring the whole family to 2024 Winter WonderFest! Community vendors and resources, cookie decorating, hot chocolate bar, and more!!! Be one of the first 50 people to register and get entered into a drawing for a $200 Visa Gift Card!!

Presented by Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc.

Register Today at https://tinyurl.com/areaivwinterwonderfest.

Four individuals – Christine Mathis, Gabe and Diana Smaglik, and Susi McKay – will share how they use smart wearables, like smartwatches, and other smart home technology to enhance their daily routines.

The presenters will discuss how smart devices support managing elopement and anxiety, as well as assist with everyday activities such as cooking dinner and doing laundry. This webinar is an opportunity to learn practical tips and gain insights into how technology can make daily tasks easier and more accessible.

Presented by PA Assistive Technology Foundation.

Free registration.

Want to connect with your neighbors, meet like-minded people, or bring something new to your community?

Join us Thursday, December 12, 3-4 PM, and let's dream and think together!

Collective Learning - small group design breakout sessions for attendees to discuss community projects and/or their journey; the design group addresses challenges / obstacles, and ideas for breakthroughs, etc.

Commitment/Affirmation/Action - participants share their takeaways from the session and next steps.

Presented by starfire.

Free registration.

iPhones and iPads have many accessibility settings built-in to their operating systems. This workshop will teach participants about different ways to modify these Apple devices to make them more accessible, including voice control, text-to-speech features, head tracking, and more.

Presented by The Pacer Center.

Free registration.

This virtual workshop series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across home, school, community settings as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored to individuals. These interactive workshops provide an opportunity to learn about and create tools used to support individuals with ASD. Each session will focus on a different area of interest. All sessions at noon ET.

• 12/11 Tasks & Adaptations: "Creative Teaching: Adapting Instructional Material for Inclusive Settings"

• 12/18 Data-Driven Decision-Making: "Data-Driven Decision-Making: Practical tools to make data work for you and your team"

Presented by HANDS in Autism.

Register here for any or all of the sessions.

The Limitless Ability Conference is the premier opportunity for Indiana families, professionals, and individuals with moderate-to-profound disabilities to engage in bridging the gap in service for transition-aged individuals (14 and older). Attendees will find a community committed to learning innovative practices in all settings.

Sessions will focus on interdisciplinary service delivery, access to communication, quality of life, and best practices for individuals with the most complex learning, communication, and medical needs.

Individuals and families of individuals with moderate-profound disabilities are welcome to attend for free! There will be separate family sessions that focus on advocacy and building a support network with other like-minded individuals. Please reach out to our executive director, Conner Edwards to learn more about this registration option: conneredwards93@gmail.com

University students in a variety of fields can attend for a discounted rate of $50: contact our leadership at the email above to learn more!

Registration Includes:

• Dynamic keynote speaker

• Certificate for up to 5 hours of Continuing Education

• Breakout sessions from experts

• Opportunities to win door prizes

• Continental breakfast and boxed lunch

• Free parking

This virtual workshop series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across home, school, community settings as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored to individuals. These interactive workshops provide an opportunity to learn about and create tools used to support individuals with ASD. Each session will focus on a different area of interest. All sessions at noon ET.

• 12/4 Social Skills: "Social skills: Crucial skills for the everyday success across the lifespan"

• 12/11 Tasks & Adaptations: "Creative Teaching: Adapting Instructional Material for Inclusive Settings"

• 12/18 Data-Driven Decision-Making: "Data-Driven Decision-Making: Practical tools to make data work for you and your team"

Presented by HANDS in Autism.

Register here for any or all of the sessions.

This virtual workshop series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across home, school, community settings as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored to individuals. These interactive workshops provide an opportunity to learn about and create tools used to support individuals with ASD. Each session will focus on a different area of interest. All sessions at noon ET.

• 11/20 Goal Writing: "Effective Goal Writing: An essential roadmap for intervention and programming"

• 12/4 Social Skills: "Social skills: Crucial skills for the everyday success across the lifespan"

• 12/11 Tasks & Adaptations: "Creative Teaching: Adapting Instructional Material for Inclusive Settings"

• 12/18 Data-Driven Decision-Making: "Data-Driven Decision-Making: Practical tools to make data work for you and your team"

Presented by HANDS in Autism.

Register here for any or all of the sessions.

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, you're invited to join our CtLC Live: Respite Planning Session!

This event, led by Barbara Sapharas, CtLC Ambassador and LifeCourse Nexus Trainer and Coach, is designed to empower family caregivers with essential tools to plan and take much-needed breaks. Learn how to use Charting the LifeCourse tools to create meaningful respite opportunities that support your well-being and rejuvenation.

Presented by the Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

Join in for a statewide learning collaborative as we discuss how to use Charting the LifeCourse to explore and plan for a joyful and meaningful holiday season.

Good Life Groups are interactive peer learning collaboratives that allow for hands-on learning, to build the capacity of self-advocates and family members to use the framework in their own lives.

Suggested Audience:
Individuals and families experiencing disability.

Presented by Missouri Family to Family.

Free registration.

This virtual workshop series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across home, school, community settings as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored to individuals. These interactive workshops provide an opportunity to learn about and create tools used to support individuals with ASD. Each session will focus on a different area of interest. All sessions at noon ET.

• 11/13 Charting the LifeCourse: "Person-Centered Planning: Personalizing goal setting, supports and resources"

• 11/20 Goal Writing: "Effective Goal Writing: An essential roadmap for intervention and programming"

• 12/4 Social Skills: "Social skills: Crucial skills for the everyday success across the lifespan"

• 12/11 Tasks & Adaptations: "Creative Teaching: Adapting Instructional Material for Inclusive Settings"

• 12/18 Data-Driven Decision-Making: "Data-Driven Decision-Making: Practical tools to make data work for you and your team"

Presented by HANDS in Autism.

Register here for any or all of the sessions.

Join us as Patrick Jamison, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, discusses way to help young adults with disabilities navigate through relationships.  Talking points include privacy, boundaries, online safety, and emotions.

Email CFL@mynoblelife.org by 4 pm 10/29/24 to receive the Zoom link.

Hosted by Center for Family Leadership Noble Indiana & made possible through generosity of Harriet P. Irsay Endowment Fund.

This virtual workshop series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across home, school, community settings as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored to individuals. These interactive workshops provide an opportunity to learn about and create tools used to support individuals with ASD. Each session will focus on a different area of interest. All sessions at noon ET.

• 10/30 Sensory Considerations: "Sensory Considerations: Understanding and supporting unique sensory needs"

• 11/13 Charting the LifeCourse: "Person-Centered Planning: Personalizing goal setting, supports and resources"

• 11/20 Goal Writing: "Effective Goal Writing: An essential roadmap for intervention and programming"

• 12/4 Social Skills: "Social skills: Crucial skills for the everyday success across the lifespan"

• 12/11 Tasks & Adaptations: "Creative Teaching: Adapting Instructional Material for Inclusive Settings"

• 12/18 Data-Driven Decision-Making: "Data-Driven Decision-Making: Practical tools to make data work for you and your team"

Presented by HANDS in Autism.

Register here for any or all of the sessions.

Are you ready to unlock the power of Charting the LifeCourse framework and tools to build meaningful connections in your community? This 1-hour interactive session will help you map out places to connect, grow relationships, and break down barriers to inclusion.

In just one hour, we’ll work together to:

✅ Understand how LifeCourse tools enhance your community-building efforts.

✅ Collaborate in planning next steps for fostering strong connections.

✅ Facilitate conversations to overcome obstacles and build relationships that matter.

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

This virtual workshop series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across home, school, community settings as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored to individuals. These interactive workshops provide an opportunity to learn about and create tools used to support individuals with ASD. Each session will focus on a different area of interest. All sessions at noon ET.

• 10/16 Team Collaboration & Community/Cultural Considerations: "Act, do, collaborate: Collaboration and advocacy for success"

• 10/30 Sensory Considerations: "Sensory Considerations: Understanding and supporting unique sensory needs"

• 11/13 Charting the LifeCourse: "Person-Centered Planning: Personalizing goal setting, supports and resources"

• 11/20 Goal Writing: "Effective Goal Writing: An essential roadmap for intervention and programming"

• 12/4 Social Skills: "Social skills: Crucial skills for the everyday success across the lifespan"

• 12/11 Tasks & Adaptations: "Creative Teaching: Adapting Instructional Material for Inclusive Settings"

• 12/18 Data-Driven Decision-Making: "Data-Driven Decision-Making: Practical tools to make data work for you and your team"

Presented by HANDS in Autism.

Register here for any or all of the sessions.