Current Trainings
Accessible Yoga
Presented by CICIL Connection Center & Peaceful Practice Yoga
Monday, July 29, 2024 – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
100 East Euclid Ave., Suite 107, Des Moines, IA
Yoga is for EVERY body! Join us for a disability-aware seated yoga practice that is designed for people of all abilities and differing levels of mobility. Experience breath and movement in ways to reduce anxiety and provide a sense of balance and wellbeing.
Class will be guided by teacher Michelle Soyer of Peaceful Practice Yoga.
Please RSVP by emailing jenna@cicil.org with your name and contact information.
Research Basics Training: Working Towards Inclusive Autism Research
Presented by Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P)
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
This webinar will provide an overview of a participatory project in which a team of Autistic and non-Autistic collaborators created and delivered an adaptable, multi-modal research training curriculum for Autistic Adults to build capacity for inclusion in research, and to build transferrable skills like teamwork, consensus-oriented decision making, and effective communication. The trainees participated in focus groups to set a research agenda on gender and sexuality.
Link to more information and to register.
Mindspring Hosts Webinars & Events
Free Training Opportunities
July 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
Success in the Classroom
Brought to you by Brain Injury Alliance Iowa
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Join this webinar to learn how to navigate 504 Plans and Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes. Mari Brown from ASK Resource Center will be presenter.
Link to register.
Miles For Minds
RUN – WALK – ROLL FOR BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS!!
How many miles can you run, walk, or roll in September for brain injury awareness? The Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa is hosting Miles for Minds, a virtual fundraiser that you can participate right in your own community! Participate individually, with a team or sponsor the event!
Join us in spreading awareness about brain injury this September! More details to come! All funds raised from this event will go to support the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa Programs and Services.
Link to register or sponsor the event.
WHY WORK?
Creating a Common Agenda
September 25th, 2024 - 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.
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.