Current Trainings
Autoimmunity, Disability & All of Us
Non-Apparent Disability Awareness
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Virtual webinar - 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Conditions like POTS and chronic fatigue syndrome can have a big effect on daily life. So can other autoimmune conditions. Yet, others may not recognize or fully understand them. This includes many health care providers.
This conversation will focus on autoimmune conditions and how more inclusive health research can improve treatments and care for them. We invite community members, disability advocates, and health care providers to tune in. This webinar is supported with funding from the NIH All of Us Research Program.
Link to more information and to register.
What’s New At ASK?
Two Part ASK an Expert Webinar Series
Part 1 – Monday, October 21 – Noon to 1:00 PM
Join the executive director, leads, and coordinators of ASK Resource Center for an informative session. We will discuss the history of ASK and the range of services we offer. This session will cover topics such as individual family support, training, the Mentoring Network, and postsecondary transition. Attendees will gain insight into the organization's background and the specific support it provides. Link to more information and register.
Part 2 – Monday, October 28 – Noon to 1:00 PM
Join Kelli Carnahan and Susie Lund, the training coordinators at ASK, for the second part of our series on "What's New at ASK?" In this session, we'll explore the backgrounds and motivations of our dedicated staff members who are committed to supporting families in Iowa. You'll also learn the process of requesting support and accessing services through ASK's user-friendly website. Link to more information and register.
Mindspring Hosts Webinars & Events
Free Training Opportunities
October 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
The Caring Company: Employer Compassion for Family Caregivers
Online webinar sponsored by Brian Injury Alliance Iowa
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Presented by Candice AD, Smith, Founder & Director of Caregiven
Caregiven simplifies caregiving with accessible, intuitive support, tailored to each caregiver's journey.
This webinar is IBC approved for 1.0 hour in Special Populations.
Link to register.
Employment and an ABLE Account: A Winning Combination
ABLE National Resource Center
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
1:00 to 2:00 PM
Learn how Social Security work incentives help beneficiaries return to work, including how you can get support with your job search and maintaining employment through the Ticket to Work program.
ABLE accounts provide an avenue for managing some of your earnings and maintaining your connection to Medicaid.
Link to more information and to register.
Digital Storytelling
Presented by staff from Child Health Specialty Clinics
Wed. Nov. 6, 2024 – 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thur. Nov. 7, 2024 – 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Upper Iowa University, 5000 Westown Pkway,
Ste. 200, West Des Moines
Parents and primary caregivers of children and youth with special health care needs, including behavioral health needs, are invited to this FREE training. Digital Storytelling is a 2-day workshop designed to help families bring their story to life for advocacy and healing.
The workshop includes:
- Introduction to the 7 steps of digital storytelling
- Group sharing and feedback in a facilitated story circle
- Script writing and voice recording
- Video editing training in pre-training Zoom session
- Production of a 2-4 minute digital story
Mandatory virtual WeVideo Training
October 22 – 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Link for more information and to apply.
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
Season 4 is underway!
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.
Please visit our Contact Us page on this website for more information or support.