Emergency Preparedness and Response for IDD Organizations: Relias Webinar for RCPA Members — October 25
Training
DHS County Funding for Infant Mental Health Training
The Arc of Pennsylvania Announces Customized Employment Job Development Training
Attendees will learn how to develop an employer-focused approach to negotiating customized job descriptions on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Participants seeking certification are expected to commit approximately 40 hours of fieldwork with/on behalf of a learning partner under the guidance of Marc Gold & Associates (MGA) over the course of 4 months. This is the prerequisite training to complete certification through MG&A.
*Certification in Discovery is a prerequisite for seeking certification in Job Development.
When:
Daily, Online Zoom Meeting
October 3, 2022 – October 5, 2022
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: This training will be done completely online. Registrants must have a computer or laptop with a webcam. The training will use Zoom to host the conference. Registrants will not be able to join by phone.
Who Is This For: Parents and Families, Job Coaches and Job Developers, Supports Coordinators, School Personnel involved in Student Planning, OVR Counselors, and Transition Coordinators
Please review the flyer for registration information and course system requirements. For questions, please email Jen Hipps.
Medication Administration Fall/Winter 2022 “Train the Trainer Face-to-Face” Classes Announced
All Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face classes will continue to be virtual through December 31, 2022. Classes for New Trainers and Recertifying Trainers will be held separately. View the announcement for the class schedule and further details.
ODP October Training Calendar is Now Available
DDAP Announces Updated SUD Confidentiality Training
The Nuts and Bolts of Job Coaching Training
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased to announce the following training opportunity:
The Nuts and Bolts of Job Coaching
Online Course
October 10, 2022 – December 5, 2022
This self-paced, five module, online course provides participants with relevant information regarding the role of a Job Coach to support students in community-based work settings.
Target Audience: Paraprofessionals, other support staff, teachers, transition coordinators, special education directors, or anyone interested in this topic.
Registration Information
Please register online by visiting the PaTTAN website.
For registration questions, contact:
Kristen Olszyk, 800-446-5607 x6848
For content related questions, contact:
Kaylee Wynkoop, 800-446-5607 x6888
Continuing Education Credit
Act 48 Clock Hours, Paraeducator Professional Development Hours
Individuals participating in this course must successfully complete and submit all required coursework before the end date of this course to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours and Paraeducator Professional Development hours.
U.S. Access Board & The Sierra Group Invite You on 9/14 for Complimentary Trainings and More
PDFs, Word Documents, and Websites, Oh My!
Your professional communications and content are not automatically inclusive to everyone, but it can be – learn how on Wednesday morning, September, 14, 2022, at an in-person, free training at 399 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA. Register soon, as space is limited!
Why Be Accessible? So that someone with a disability has the same access to your information as everyone else. It’s the right thing to do, and it’s the law.
- Section 508 and WCAG Questions and Answers
- This Q&A session on Section 508 Standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is intended for intermediate to advanced developers. U.S. Access Board digital accessibility specialists will answer common (and not so common) questions on implementation of digital accessibility standards for information and communication technology (ICT). Presenters will highlight Section 508 tools and resources and development of an ICT Testing Baseline portfolio. Questions should be submitted in advance of the training via email with the subject line “Question for September 14 ICT Training.” Registration is required by September 7, 2022.
- Making Documents Accessible
- This hands-on workshop will review issues associated with creating accessible documents when using Microsoft Word. The session will also touch on accessibility issues when exporting to PDF and using Microsoft PowerPoint. The presenters will review best practices and resources developed by the Accessible Electronic Documents (AED) Community of Practice (CoP) that are helpful to all members of the public who are responsible for creating, posting, and distributing electronic content. Attendees are highly encouraged to bring their own laptop computer. Registration is required by September 7, 2022.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Hungry for More?
Stay for lunch upstairs at the Sierra-Tamman Suite. We will provide food, AT, & digital accessibility demos along with conversations about the deeper dive relationship between assistive technology accommodations and digital platform mandates. We can host up to 25 guests for lunch, first come first served.
Need job skills to enter today’s changing workplace? The Sierra Group Academy’s training center for adults with disabilities (HYBRID program) is now housed within the high tech, digitally-inclusive office suite at 399 Market Street in downtown Philly. Adult learners from across PA and Delaware will join us remotely. Additionally, customers in the center city region are once again able to come and go to our on-site program at their convenience. Together we all do better.
Medication Administration Student Course Overview for Trainers Sept. 8
One Year After Ida: Downingtown Nonprofit Survives Storm to Help Those With Autism — RCPA Member PAAL Featured
