"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.

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.

• 10/2 Implementation Supports, Prompting & Differential Reinforcement: "Practical intervention across settings: Behavioral strategies effective for all learners"

• 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.

Innovating through Collaboration

This is the 9th year for our annual conference, which brings together educators, therapists, administrators, parents, and AAC communicators for networking, sharing resources, celebrating successes, and working through challenges.

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided at the end of the day.

Please note, we cannot accept Purchase Orders for tickets.

8:00 AM Registration - Register for the 2024 Summit at the IMMI Conference Center

8:30 - 8:45 Welcome - Welcome to the 2024 Summit by Beth Waite-Lafever and Beth Browning

8:45 - 9:45 Session 1: Why Movement Matters: Enhancing Communication through Engagement & Connection with Complex Learners

Presented by Sara Davis, PT, DPT and Jessie Britt, MOT, OTR, et al

10:00 - 11:00 Session 2: A Journey through AAC in the Classroom

Presented by Joanna Miller, BS/MS; Cindy Addie, MS, CCC-SLP; et al

11:15-12:15 Session 3: Let's Play! Adapting Board Games and Activities for All

Presented by Kim Hurley, MA, CCC-SLP

12:15-1:00 Lunch Break

A box lunch will be served at the IMMI Conference Center. Special dietary needs? You're welcome to bring in your own lunch and drinks.

1:00-2:00 Session 4: AAC Integrators: Building a Communication Community

Presented by Kelly Cummings, MS, CCC-SLP; Dawn Sponn, MS, CCC-SLP; et al

2:15-3:15 Session 5: Maximize Your Impact Through Collaboration

Presented by Darla Ashton, BCBA; Beth Moss, SLP; et al

3:15-3:30 PM Closing - Prizes & Goodbyes with Beth Browning and Beth Waite-Lafever

Registration.

Presented by Indiana AAC Summit.

This training will introduce the fundamental principles of Positive Behavior Support as families navigate behavior change. It will review a brief overview of behavior support, the influence of mental health on behavior, and practical support strategies to prevent challenging behavior.

Presented by The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development.

Free registration.

This annual virtual conference is an opportunity for families and professionals to learn and connect in support of children and youth who require additional health and education support. This conference is free thanks to the generosity of Heart to Heart sponsors.  If you have questions or want to learn more about the event or ways to get involved, contact our team. 

Click here for more information.

Presented by Indiana Family to Family.

Save the date!

Sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University-Bloomington.

Stop by and visit the OASIS Booth at this year’s Business Expo!

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.

• 9/11 Choreography & Team Collaboration: "Choreography: Creating a flow and synergy across individuals, staff and settings"

• 10/2 Implementation Supports, Prompting & Differential Reinforcement: "Practical intervention across settings: Behavioral strategies effective for all learners"

• 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.

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.

• 8/28 Schedules & Work Systems: "Staying on-time and on-task: Visual schedules and work systems for any setting"

• 9/11 Choreography & Team Collaboration: "Choreography: Creating a flow and synergy across individuals, staff and settings"

• 10/2 Implementation Supports, Prompting & Differential Reinforcement: "Practical intervention across settings: Behavioral strategies effective for all learners"

• 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.

For young adults, gaining independence can be both exciting and challenging. This workshop will demonstrate tools that can be used to help young adults with time management, completing tasks, keeping track of money, developing social skills, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Presented by PACER Center.

Free registration.

Parents dedicate themselves to helping their children through each phase of their lives. Knowing when to help and when to let children take care of important matters themselves can be tricky, especially as they approach adulthood. This training will describe ways parents can partner with schools and providers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their children as they become young adults.

Presented by IN*SOURCE.

No registration required. Click here to join the webinar.