TAP/IDHD/LEND Webinar Series
Learn the latest in cutting edge research, practice, and policy.
TAP/IDHD/LEND webinars offer timely information and may be viewed at your convenience without the expense of travel. Professionals supporting this series are experts in a wide-range of disability topics. This webinar series is designed to promote and enhance our relationships with the Illinois disability community. CEUs will be offered for select webinars.
Questions? Contact Jae Jin Pak.
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You may request free continuing education units (CEUs) for live TAP/IDHD/LEND webinars. To receive CEUs, you must submit a request prior to each webinar. CEU’s will not be available retroactively. You must participate in the full-length of a live webinar to receive CEUs. You must log in to the webinar and your full first and last name exactly how you listed it in your registration profile so we can match your attendance. Your certificate will be emailed to you within two weeks after the conclusion of each webinar.
License types provided
- Advanced practice nurse, registered nurse and licensed practical nurse
- Clinical psychologist
- Licensed clinical social worker, licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor and licensed clinical professional counselor
- Licensed dietitian nutritionist
- Nursing home administrator
- Occupational therapist
- Physical therapist
- Speech language pathologist
- Qualified intellectual disability professional (no license number)
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Following is a list of available free CEU live webinar offerings.
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Everyday Self Care: How Self Care Can Support Caregivers, Providers, and Self Advocates
Webinar Summary:
This 1-hour presentation will review what self-care is, why is it necessary for our everyday lives, and how we can implement strategies to take care of ourselves. Participants will complete a self-assessment and be able to identify areas of improvement for their self-care. The presenter will share ways to help participants implement self-care in their lives.
Speaker Bio:
Aubrey Thornton is a License Clinical Social Worker and a sibling of an individual with a disability. She received her MSW from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has years of experience working with individuals with disabilities across the lifespan and their families. She currently works at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) on a research project through the Department of Pediatrics and Disability and Human Development. Aubrey is currently a LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) trainee at UIC.
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Advancing Equity: Eliminating Subminimum Wage and Paving the Way for Competitive Employment in Illinois
Webinar Summary:
We’ll shed light on House Bill 793 House Amendment 1: the Dignity in Pay Act. This groundbreaking legislation aims to phase out 14(c) Subminimum Wage for individuals with disabilities in Illinois. Our session will provide comprehensive insights into the legislation’s contents, its current status, and the ongoing endeavors to educate legislators and essential stakeholders. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged in shaping a more equitable future for all.
Speaker Bios:
Mariel Hamer-Sinclair started working for the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) in 2017 as the Associate Director of Program & Policy. Mariel has a direct role in evaluating and responding to current and future policy and funding issues that might affect the developmental disabilities (DD) community in Illinois. Mariel received her Master’s degree in Human Service Administration, Social Services in 2015 from the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Tyson Bedford (Self-Advocate, ICDD) graduated from Geneseo High School and then attended the University of Iowa UI Reach Program in Iowa City, IA where he studied Human Resources and graduated in 2017. While attending UI, he interned at Access 2 Independence where he became more active in advocacy and speaking on issues for those with disabilities. He currently works with Respect Abilities. Tyson was appointed by Governor Pritzker to serve on the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities.
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WebEx accessibility
For screen reader users, WebEx supports many different options based on the device you are using. You can use the built-in screen reader on your Android or IOS device. When you are using Cisco WebEx web app on Windows or Mac, you can use the JAWS screen reader version 18 or later. You can also use the built-in Voiceover on Mac. Watch this video for more accessibility options.
Streamtext captioning
Live captioning is provided during the session via Streamtext. Instructions on how to access the captions will be provided during the webinar. View how captioning works with Streamtext.