A certification course, Breaking Barriers provides fitness instructors, personal trainers and other health professionals with tools to enhance their work with people living with disabilities.

This presentation will discuss micro-credentials as a strategy for rapid upskilling in the disability sector. Specifically, we will discuss the methodology and outcomes of an evaluation of the development and trialling of a micro-credential training program in positive behaviour support and restrictive practices.

An exploration of what Adaptive Teaching could look like in a Primary classroom and how to develop strategies to effectively support pupils with additional needs.

For parents of children with special ed needs &/or disabilities starting school Sept 2022 and the community who support them.

For parents of children with special ed needs &/or disabilities starting school Sept 2022 and the community who support them.

Join Sharon Hall and Dyslexia Scotland online for an overview of how you can understand more about your child’s dyslexia, how it is supported at secondary school and what you can do to help.

During this meeting, we will discuss IEPs/504 and help guide parents in creating their child/children’s plan, provide tips, and answer any questions they may have about IEPs/504s. 

NAMI-NYS will be continuing our Wellness Wednesday Series on May 11th @4 pm on zoom with Part 2 - Talk Saves Lives, an AFSP education program.

NAMI-NYS is proud to present our 2022 Wellness Wednesday Series! We will be kicking off the series on May 4th @ 4pm on zoom with panelist from across who will share their work in promoting mental health in schools.

If you are a student interested in connecting with others, exchanging ideas and discussing the challenges of attending post-secondary school with sight loss, join us for our monthly discussions from the comfort of your home or dorm room! Come with your questions, concerns and stories. Topics discussed will be determined by the group. 

This webinar will provide an opportunity for diverse stakeholders, including school administrators, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders, to learn about new and innovative practices in school-based suicide prevention.

If you are a student interested in connecting with others, exchanging ideas and discussing the challenges of attending post-secondary school with sight loss, join us for our monthly discussions from the comfort of your home or dorm room! Come with your questions, concerns and stories. Topics discussed will be determined by the group. 

A webinar for parents/caregivers, community & therapists supporting children/youth with ASD and special needs who have started or are considering starting toilet training.

This workshop is also for those who are experiencing challenges with any part of toilet training. Join us to better understand the many parts of toilet training and for help deciding if your child is ready for this step. The presenter will discuss common toileting challenges and offer practical solutions. As a group, participants will have a chance to ask their own questions as well.

Since this workshop is partially funded by the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) as a Foundational Family Service, examples provided during the workshop may tend to focus on children with a diagnosis of autism.

In this final lecture, we discuss how we can create disability-inclusive environments informed by the realities of the intersection of race and disability. Presenters, Liza Citron and Scott Davis.

Building on previous lectures, this lecture will focus on how race and disability intersect and impact the lives of disabled racial and ethnic minorities. Presenter, Jeremy Pierce.

The workshop is aimed at councillors and managers who are looking to understand the challenges faced by disabled people and the policy and service development needed to meet the needs of disabled people.

There are growing challenges for local authorities in responding to the needs of disabled people. There is a wide range of key policy and service challenges that need to be addressed to ensure disabled people can lead full and productive lives or effectively manage their disabilities. The premise is that disabled people are full and equal members of society.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), eating disorders and more.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), eating disorders and more.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), eating disorders and more.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), eating disorders and more.