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Current Trainings

Genetic Factors in Autism

University of Iowa Division of Child and Community Health, Iowa Autism Learning Community Webinar Series

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Purpose: To help primary care providers build their capacity to screen, diagnose, and treat children with/at risk for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.  And to provide family-centered care that encourages shared-decision making.

Course Objectives:
After participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

  • Explain the evidence for the heritability of autism spectrum disorder and how it has changed over time.
  • Discuss the genetic correlations found between autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions.
  • Describe how findings from genetic research could inform personalized medicine approaches for patients with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Appraise the strengths and limitations of current genetic research of autism spectrum disorder for improving diagnosis

Guest Speaker: Jake Michaelson, PhD, Roy J. Carver Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa

CME and ICE CE Credit Available

Link to more information and to register.

WHY WORK?

Creating a Common Agenda

Wed., March 27th, 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.

Register for March 27th

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Mindspring Hosts Webinars & Events

Free Training Opportunities

March 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

Positive Behavioral Supports

A Two-Day Train-the-Trainer Program

Thursday, April 18th – Friday, April 19th
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Training location: Hosted by Faith and Family Care, 2102 S. Frederick Ave, Oelwein, IA

 “Positive Behavioral Supports” is a 2-day, train-the-trainer 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 program was developed to train members of the direct care workforce, supervisors, trainers, etc. In addition to information on current best practices in providing behavior supports, this program will offer participants interactive, practical opportunities to apply the training to their own case studies and organizations.

This training is intended to be a "train-the-trainer" program. It is expected that supervisors, administrative staff and/or training staff of agencies will take from this training the competency to train their staff at their organization in the techniques and philosophies of Positive Behavioral Supports.  

There is no charge to attend the training, and training materials will be provided by the Money Follows the Person grant. 

Link to more information.

ASK Each Other – Support Group

A virtual support group for Iowa families of individuals with disabilities

Monday, April 1, 2024
12:00 to 1:00 PM

Join parent mentors along with other parents and family members to share lived experiences and collaborate with each other.  You are an expert on your child!  Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group. 

Facilitated by mentors from the ASK Each Other Mentor Network, the ASK Each Other Support group is a place for parents to come alongside each other to share your lived experiences and collaborate. 

Link 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.

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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.