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Supports and Accommodations for Including Self-Advocates in Leadership Training Programs AAIDD Webinar October 24, 2024 4-5 pm Eastern  This presentation will discuss the interpersonal supports and accommodations that self-advocate trainees endorsed as important for their full inclusion and participation in a graduate-level leadership training program.

Understanding Natural Supports in Diverse Adults with IDD AAIDD Webinar November 12, 2024 2:30-3:30 pm Eastern  This presentation will discuss natural supports used by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including who provides natural support and variables associated with increased natural supports.

State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities AAIDD Webinar December 11, 2024 1-2 pm Eastern  This presentation will discuss the State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities project, an ongoing data project that began in 1982 and tracks 40 years of public spending and program trends for intellectual and developmental disabilities services across all U.S. states and territories.

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SCATP, Webinar this Thursday!

 

Webinar Thursday:

Topic: Team Up to Teach Up: Supercharging Special Ed with Collaborative Superpowers!  

Date & Time 

Oct 17, 2024  

10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)  

REGISTER TODAY 

Target Audience: AT, Paraprofessionals, SpEd Administrators, SpEd Teachers, All Practitioners Description of Training: Discover the transformative power of collaboration in special education! This engaging webinar will explore practical strategies for enhancing teamwork among educators, paraprofessionals, administrators, and parents to create a dynamic literacy learning environment.  

 

Learn how to overcome common challenges, leverage digital tools, and implement best practices that will elevate your collaborative efforts and ultimately boost learner success. Participants will learn:  

1. Identify and implement effective strategies to overcome common collaboration challenges, including communication breakdowns and role confusion in special education settings.  
2. Develop a comprehensive plan to enhance parental engagement, utilizing a variety of communication methods and involvement opportunities.  
3. Apply digital tools and consistent instructional frameworks to streamline communication and foster a cohesive team approach in supporting learners with complex needs.  

Speaker Name: Trisha Johnson  

Speaker Biography: Trisha Johnson has been an advocate for learners for the last 26 years and now serves as the president of Building Wings. She believes that ALL Means ALL and that all learners can learn reading, writing, and communication skills. She splits her time between Illinois and South Carolina. 

Rachell Johnson, MCD., CCC-SLP, ATP

Program Manager

SC Assistive Technology Program

Center for Disability Resources

8301 Farrow Road

Columbia, SC 29203

rachell.johnson@uscmed.sc.edu

https://sc.edu/medicine/scatp

Phone: 803-935-5301 | Fax: 803-935-5342 | ​Toll Free: 800-915-4522

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