Current Trainings
Autism Basics Webinar Series
Free webinar series for parents or primary caregivers of children with a new autism diagnosis
What is Autism?
Wednesday, 3/27/24, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Therapy Options
Wednesday, 4/3/24, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Treating Dangerous Behavior
Wednesday, 4/10/24, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
School Programing
Wednesday, 4/17/24, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Everyone is welcome. Note - some content will be Iowa-specific.
Sessions will be recorded. Approved for foster parent training credit.
Link to more information and to register.
WHY WORK?
Creating a Common Agenda
Wednesday, June 26th, September 25th
12:00 to 1:00 PM
We hope you will join us to learn about the benefits of work and available resources to support employment. This is also a chance to discuss barriers, opportunities, and share success stories of competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities as we learn from each other to better assist the individuals that we serve in creating the lives they want.
Mindspring Hosts Webinars & Events
Free Training Opportunities
April 2024 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.
Learn more from Mindspring Webinar & Events.
Upcoming Events
4th Annual Striding 4 Awareness Walk
Creating awareness in our community for those with intellectual disabilities
Saturday, April 20, 2024 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Resource Fair - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Walk - 10:30 AM
- Lunch and Silent Auction - 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Locations:
- Resource Fair & Walk will take place at Carlisle High School Track, 430 School Street, Carlisle, IA.
- Lunch & Silent Auction will take place at Carlisle Community Building, 35 Vine Street, Carlisle, IA
Link to more information.
Together We Can Conference 2024
Advocacy is Everywhere!
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Varied Industries Conference Ctr, IA State Fairgrounds
3000 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, 50317
Together We Can is a one-of-a-kind, statewide conference tailored to people with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who support them. Connect with over 300 families and professionals in one day.
Link to more information and to register.
Save the Date! Walk to End Epilepsy!
Register now to be part of the Walk to End Epilepsy – Western Iowa
Saturday, April 27, 2023 – 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines
Join us in-person or virtually to raise awareness and funds to END EPILEPSY. With each step taken and dollar raised, we're closer to reaching our goal: a world free from epilepsy and free from fear of the next seizure.
There is no fee to register, however when you raise $50 or more you'll earn this year's official 2024 Walk to END EPILEPSY - Western Iowa merchandise. Register today!
Link to more information and to register.
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.
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.
Please visit our Contact Us page on this website for more information or support.