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Aging and IDD: Planning for Growing Older

December 13, 2017/in Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Nonprofit professionals, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSP All States Community-based LTSS, Family support and future planning, Health, Health Care Webinar/by The Arc

As we grow older, we should continue to grow and develop our skills and interests, and we can continue to live well, happily, and healthfully. But, getting older also creates challenges that we should plan for. These challenges may include staying active and engaged, paying our expenses when we stop working, and addressing changes in body and mind. In addition, people should plan for how decisions will be made in this part of life and make sure that they have the skills and support they need to age successfully.

Dr. Kathie Bishop addresses planning and skill-building to support people with complex medical needs and adults with IDD who experience cognitive or functioning loss, possibly related to dementia. Dr. Bishop also describes how people with IDD and their families can work together to advocate to and with health care professionals to make sure that they receive needed medical care and that their wishes are carried out.

Mental Health Courts and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Criminal Justice Solution?

July 28, 2017/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Criminal Justice Professionals, Family member, Law Enforcement/First Responders/Corrections, Legal Professionals, Nonprofit professionals, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSP All States Criminal justice Webinar/by The Arc

Mental health courts were created to divert offenders away from prison into long-term community-based treatment. These courts rely on assessments, treatment plans and ongoing monitoring of behavior to address both the mental health needs of the offenders, as well as the safety needs of the community. But, are mental health courts appropriate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? Can they do more harm than good? Join NCCJD as we explore these questions and hear from experts in the field about this under-recognized dilemma in the criminal justice system. NCCJD will discuss the results of a recent informal survey of mental health courts serving people with IDD, followed by Ms. Baird who will provide a historical perspective of mental health courts, and define their role and purpose in the criminal justice system. Ms. Patton will discuss how the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Court specifically addresses the needs of individuals with IDD and the benefits of serving these individuals. Mr. Stone will address the concerns of mental health courts and whether they are adequate to serve those with IDD.

Panelists:

Jennifer Baird, Program Manager, Mental Health Court, St. Lucie County, Florida
Meghan Patton, Court Coordinator, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Court, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Adam Stone, Criminal Defense Attorney

Policing & People with Disabilities Webinar Series: The Intersection of Race, Disability, and Policing

January 19, 2017/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Criminal Justice Professionals, Family member, Law Enforcement/First Responders/Corrections, Nonprofit professionals, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSP All States Criminal justice Webinar/by The Arc

Join NCCJD as we delve into the topic of policing people with disabilities, with a focus on people of color and women with disabilities. This webinar was the first in our 2017 Policing People with Disabilities series that educates law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, people with disabilities, family members, and disability advocates about the various intersections that play into discrimination and violence toward people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) within the criminal justice system and how we can address the issue by examining innovative programs and potential solutions from around the country.

Panelists:

Lorrell Kilpatrick, Social Justice Advocate; Everybody Counts, North Indiana
Janine Jackson, Board Member, African American Policy Forum
Ronald Hampton, Advisory Board Member, National Police Accountability Project
David M. Perry, Disability Rights Journalist and History Professor at Dominican University

Getting There: Including Transportation in a Future Plan

November 17, 2015/in Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSP All States Family support and future planning, Travel / Transportation Webinar/by The Arc

Access to reliable, affordable and safe transportation promotes independent, community living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). People with IDD can receive training on how to use public transportation to get to and from work, to visit friends and family, and participate in community activities. This webinar provides information about considering how a person with IDD will access public transportation and what training will be needed to learn to use it as part of planning for the future.

Planning for a Future in the Workforce: Jobs, Skills, and Supports

October 21, 2015/in Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSP All States Employment, Family support and future planning Webinar/by The Arc

The panel discusses topics including job coaching and support, developing skills and fostering job growth, requesting job accommodations, as well as how to deal with new supervisors and co-workers and changes in the job itself.

Justice-Involved Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Call to Action for the Juvenile Justice Community

September 30, 2015/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Criminal Justice Professionals, Family member, Law Enforcement/First Responders/Corrections, Legal Professionals, Nonprofit professionals, Service provider / DSP, Victim Services Professionals All States Advocacy, Criminal justice Webinar/by The Arc

The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability® (NCCJD) notes the decline in juvenile crime and incarceration and accompanying rise in incarceration rates for youth with IDD. NCCJD’s white paper and webinar on justice involved youth with IDD highlights emerging issues and promising practices from across the country including:

Preventing involvement in the first place—strategies for parents and advocates
Exclusionary discipline in schools
The school-to-prison pipeline
Restraint and seclusion in schools
Special education in juvenile hall
The Arc of the Capital Area’s Juvenile Justice Services Program

The webinar features brief presentations from multiple white paper authors. Join us for this thought-provoking webinar and gain new insight on how to assist youth with IDD who are at-risk for or already involved in the juvenile justice system.

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Supported Decision-Making: What Is It and What Do You Need to Know to Get Started?

September 10, 2015/in Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSP All States Civil rights, Family support and future planning Webinar/by The Arc

We all make decisions every day. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often seek guidance from trusted family and friends to help with making some daily and major life decisions. These decisions can range from making simple purchases to managing a budget to talking to a healthcare provider about medical care. Supported Decision-Making is a way people can make their own decisions and stay in charge of their lives, while receiving any help they need to do so.

Housing 101: Exploring the Options

May 19, 2015/in Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSP All States Family support and future planning, Housing Webinar/by The Arc

There are many types of places for where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD ) could live in the community. It’s important to determine the level of support needed by the person with IDD when exploring the housing options available in your community. One size does not fit all so it’s never too early to get started on understanding the different housing options.

Violence in the Lives of People With Disabilities: Emerging Issues and Solutions for 2015 and Beyond

April 30, 2015/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Criminal Justice Professionals, Family member, Nonprofit professionals, Service provider / DSP, Victim Services Professionals All States Criminal justice Webinar/by The Arc

In 2014, the National Crime Victim Survey revealed that people with disabilities face a much greater risk of being victimized compared to those without disabilities (the rate of violent victimization for people with disabilities is nearly three times the rate compared to those without disabilities). This webinar addresses emerging issues in the field with a panel of experts and advocates covering topics like:

Using trauma-informed care principles when working with victims with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD)
Assisting crime victims with complex communication needs
Supporting victims with specific types of disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
Responding to bullying of students with disabilities
Supporting people with disabilities in speaking out against violence.

Join us for this thought-provoking and empowering webinar, and find out how you can reduce violence in the lives of people with disabilities.

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First Steps in Future Planning: Expressing Future Wishes and Financial Planning

December 10, 2014/in Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSP All States Family support and future planning, Social security Webinar/by The Arc

Where do we start? That’s often a question adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families ask after they have recognized the importance of future planning. Expressing future wishes and financial planning are first steps in creating a plan for the future that will allow for a person with IDD to live as independently as possible.

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