Current Trainings
ASK an Expert - 6 Principles of IDEA: Principle #4 - Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
ASK Resource Center Webinar Series
Monday, November 17, 2025 – 12:00 to 1:00 PM
This webinar will explore how the IDEA defines the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and why it matters so much in special education. Participants will learn about the important role parents played in ensuring LRE was included in the original law, key terms related to LRE, and how IEP teams—including parents—decide on the best setting for each student.
ASK an Expert - 6 Principles of IDEA: Principle #5 - Parent and Student Participation
ASK Resource Center Webinar Series
Monday, November 24, 2025 – 12:00 to 1:00 PM
In this webinar, you’ll discover what meaningful participation looks like, when participation is required under IDEA, and how strong partnerships improve learning, confidence, and opportunities for students of all ages. We’ll also tackle common myths and share practical strategies for building mutual respect and understanding at the IEP table and beyond.
Mindspring Hosts Webinars & Events
Free Training Opportunities
November 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
Navigating Life After Brain Injury: How Disability Rights Iowa Can Help
Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Presented by Disability Rights Iowa
*IBC approved for 1.0 hours Special Populations
Is Accommodation Forever?
Provided by the ADA National Network
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 - 12:00 to 1:15 PM
Much focus is given to exploring and implementing reasonable accommodations in the workplace, but it is equally important to continue to monitor accommodations to insure they remain effective over time. This session will explore best practices for the employment service professional to consider in their work with employers and supported employees when monitoring the ongoing effectiveness of workplace accommodations.
The presentation will last approximately 60 minutes followed by an additional fifteen minutes of Q&A time. One hour of CRC credit available.
Introduction to ABLEnow
More independence, greater financial security and a better quality of life
Thursday, December 11, 2025 – 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Join us for a free information session to discover the advantages of ABLE accounts and the national ABLEnow program.
In just one hour, we’ll cover the answers to these questions, and more:
- What are ABLE accounts?
- Who is eligible?
- How can I use the money in an ABLE account?
- What are the features and benefits of ABLEnow?
- How can I learn more and open an account?
Training Sources
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.
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.
