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.
Continuing education units
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
- Applied behavior analyst
- 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)
Live webinars
IL Training Initiative to Support People with IDD with Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Challenges
Summary:
In this presentation, attendees will learn more about dual diagnosis, or co-occurring developmental and mental health disabilities. Attendees will learn about our collaborative federally-funded project to develop resources for providers and clinicians to support people with dual diagnosis in Illinois. Lastly, presenters will describe the resources developed to-date, highlighting a resource website.
Speakers:
Judith A. Cook, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry and Director, UIC Center on Mental Health Services Research·UIC Department of Psychiatry, Judith Cook is a leading expert in mental health services research focusing on clinical and rehabilitation outcomes for children and adults receiving community-based care.
Caitlin Crabb, PhD, MPH
Research Assistant Professor for UIC Institute on Disability & Human Development of the Department of Disability and Human Development, Caitlin Crabb’s research projects focus on access to home and community-based services for people with developmental disabilities and quality within those services.
Funding:
Funding is provided in whole or in part by The Autism Program of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Registration:
From School to Adulthood: Collaborative Strategies for Successful Transitions
Summary:
Preparing students with disabilities for life after high school requires thoughtful, collaborative transition planning. This session will equip professionals with evidence-based strategies to strengthen family and student engagement in the secondary transition process. Participants will explore practical tools to support person-centered planning, promote student voice and self-advocacy, and build partnerships between schools, families, and adult service systems.
The presentation will also address common barriers to engagement and share promising practices that foster meaningful post-school outcomes in employment, education, and community living.
Speaker:
Megan Mutti, MA
Executive Director for the Family Matters Parent Training Center, Megan Mutti’s areas of interest include family-school partnerships, parent engagement in the school and health systems, and effective advocacy strategies. Her background includes relevant education, training, and employment listed in the registration link.
Funding:
Funding is provided in whole or in part by The Autism Program of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Registration:
Accessibility
WebEx accessibility
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Streamtext captioning
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