Current Trainings
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Webinar Series
Brought to you by Employers’ Council of Iowa (ECI) and IowaWorks
Session 5 - October 29, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The ADA and FMLA: Understanding the Alphabet Soup
Honoring the Contributions of Americans with Disabilities to the Workforce and National Progress through UCEDDs
Hosted by the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
This year’s webinar will connect disability employment to America’s 250th anniversary, exploring the past, present, and future of inclusive employment. The program highlights the role of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) in driving progress through research, policy, innovation, and partnerships.
Digital Storytelling
Iowa Family Leadership Training Institute 3-day workshop
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – Friday, November 7, 2025
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
In-person sessions in Des Moines
Digital Storytelling is a 3-day workshop designed to help families bring their story to life for advocacy and healing.
- Teaches participants to create and produce a 2-4 minute digital story
- Includes training in script writing, voice recording, and video editing
- Training will be held in Des Moines
- Lodging and meals provided
Mindspring Hosts Webinars & Events
Free Training Opportunities
October 2025 dates
Webinar Series
Mindspring provides free mental health education opportunities to the public through webinars on a wide variety of mental health topics. Webinars are hosted every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00pm-1:00pm, and Wednesday from 10:00-11:00pm and 12:00pm-1:00pm CST.
All webinars are free and open to the public. Webinars are recorded and emailed to all registrants. Certificates of attendance are administered to anyone who participates in the live webinar and completes the survey at the end.
Upcoming Events
Panel: The Deaf Patient Experience in Healthcare
Coordinated by Ahava Atar in Collaboration with the University of Iowa's ASL Club
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Iowa Memorial Union - Iowa Theater, Rm. 166
125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52242
Please join us for a panel discussion exploring the unique challenges that members of the Deaf and hard of hearing community face in accessing and navigating healthcare.
(No entry fee or sign-ups required. Bring your friends!)
ASK an Expert - 6 Principles of IDEA: Principle #2 Appropriate Evaluation
ASK Resource Center Webinar Series
Monday, October 27, 2025 – 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Have you ever wondered how schools decide if a student needs special education? Join ASK Resource Center for the second session of the 6 Principles of IDEA Webinar Series on "Appropriate Evaluation.” We will walk you through the special education evaluation process in a way that’s easy to understand.
ASK an Expert - 6 Principles of IDEA: Principle #3 - Individualized Education Program
ASK Resource Center Webinar Series
Monday, November 10, 2025 – 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Join ASK Resource Center for the third principle in our Series: Six Principles of IDEA, the Individualized Education Program (IEP). In this session, you’ll learn what an IEP is, how it is developed, and the key parts that make it effective for each student. Join us to see how the IEP supports a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and helps students with disabilities succeed.
Positive Behavioral Supports
1-day, regional training program
November 6, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Training Location: Derry Center
3675 University Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701
Registration is required by 10/30/25
Positive Behavioral Supports is a 1-day, regional training program open to all providers of home- and community-based services interested in helping individuals transition to homes in community settings through Iowa’s Money Follows the Person grant.
This training will focus on the foundation and skills of how to provide positive behavioral supports to individuals you are providing services to. There is no charge to attend the training, and training materials will be provided by the Money Follows the Person grant.
Training Sources
Health Care Provider Training
Free suite of videos
Assuring Access to Quality Health Care for Persons with Disabilities is a free suite of videos aimed at educating current and future health care professionals on strategies to effectively communicate with and accommodate patients with a variety of disabilities.
Disability Exchange Podcast
The Disability Exchange (DX) podcast is produced and presented by the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Iowa’s UCEDD, at the Center for Disabilities and Development. Join UCEDD staff and podcast co-hosts, Mike Hoenig, Laury Scheidler and Judy Warth, for this engaging series.
All episodes of the DX podcast are available on the Anchor by Spotify platform
Or search for “Disability Exchange” wherever you get your podcasts. And find links to a variety of other platforms on the DX Anchor by Spotify page. DX is not yet available on Apple podcasts.
Joanna Sabha produces the DX podcast for the UCEDD. Get in touch with her if you have questions or would like to learn more about it at Joanna-sabha@uiowa.edu or 319-356-1347.
Download transcripts of new podcast episodes, below, or catch up with episodes from previous seasons.
Access to Training
Our Training Sources page provides links to a variety of training resources that are available on an ongoing basis. Most of these resources are online, available any day, any time. Check websites for fees associated with the trainings.
The Conner Training Connection makes every effort to assure these listings are up-to-date. Visit our Training Sources page.
Training Calendar
Please visit our interactive calendar to find trainings on disability-related topics, including autism, brain injury, mental health, self-advocacy and transition. We invite you to share trainings with us and others using the "Add Event" button on this calendar.
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