Cathy Barrick • June 5, 2026
PCHC to Host "How to Promote Sexuality in Intellectual Disability Services" Webinar on June 17
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Cathy Barrick
Date
June 5, 2026
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This training will help support staff understand and uphold the sexual rights, well-being, and autonomy of people with intellectual disabilities.
Learning Objectives:
- How to create safe, respectful, and empowering environments where individuals can learn about relationships, consent, boundaries, and healthy sexual expression.
- Learn the best practices, communication strategies, and organizational responsibilities to ensure sexuality is supported ethically, with confidence, and with dignity.
View the flyer for complete details. Live attendance is strongly encouraged.

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June 5, 2026
The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has shared that they will be contacting all of the brain injury (BI) providers to request specific metrics and data. This information is needed to address the waiting to be assessed lists and your concerns related to individuals waiting for needed services. In order to be prepared for these requests, a call has been scheduled to discuss this information. The call has been scheduled for June 8, 2026, from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm . Please ensure someone from your organization participates in this call. Microsoft Teams Meeting Join Here Meeting ID: 295 846 434 755 428 Passcode: PY3Qm7sX Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 689-206-0441,,950406976# United States, Orlando Find a local number Phone conference ID: 950 406 976# If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Dehoff .

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