ONLINE

October 13th 11:00am - 12:00pm / OR October 15th 1:00pm - 2:00pm / CHOOSE ONE

WHY ATTEND?

Communication is more than being heard—it's about being understood.

Whether you work in developmental disabilities, behavioral health, healthcare, education, employment, or community services, you may interact with someone who is Deaf or hard of hearing. This training will help you move beyond assumptions and build the confidence to communicate more respectfully and effectively.

You'll leave with a better understanding of Deaf culture, practical strategies for communicating with Deaf people, tips for working effectively with interpreters, and tools for creating environments where everyone has greater access and opportunity to participate.

No prior knowledge of ASL or Deaf culture is needed

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone who wants to communicate more effectively and respectfully with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, including:

Counselors & Social Workers • SSAs • DSPs • DD Providers • County Board Staff • Behavioral Health & Healthcare Professionals • Educators • Employment Professionals • Advocates • Families & Support Team Members • Employers & Community Professionals

This training is valuable for professionals throughout Ohio's developmental disabilities system, including:

• County Board supervisors, managers, directors, and executives

• Service and Support Administrators (SSAs)

• Provider agency owners, administrators, and supervisors

• Human Resources professionals

• Program managers and team leads

• Direct Support Professional (DSP) supervisors and mentors

• Quality assurance and compliance staff

• Anyone responsible for coaching, supervising, or developing employees

APPROVED FOR 1CPDU HOUR THROUGH THE Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities for the following positions: Business Manager, County Board Member, EI Developmental Specialist/ Supervisor, EI Service Coordinator/Supervisor, Investigative Agent, Service Support Administration, and Superintendent.

Approved for 1.0 Continuing Education Hour for

Ohio Counselors and Social Workers

PAR is an approved continuing education provider through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. CE Broker Tracking #20-1391095.

OHIO PROVIDER ANNUAL TRAINING ALIGNMENT

This training supports provider competency in person-centered services, effective communication, individual rights, empathy-based support, accessibility, and community inclusion.

This training does not replace DODD-required training that must be completed using department-provided curriculum.

$50

SPACE IS LIMITED

ONLINE

OCTOBER 19th | ONLINE | 10:00am - 11:00am

WHY ATTEND

Changes in behavior, communication, or daily functioning can be easy to miss—or attributed to an existing disability—when a person with an intellectual or developmental disability begins experiencing dementia.

This practical training will help participants better understand dementia and I/DD, recognize meaningful changes from a person’s established baseline, identify when additional assessment may be needed, and respond with person-centered strategies. Participants will also explore effective communication, ways to support families and the broader support team, and community resources that can help when needs begin to change.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Social workers • Direct Support Professionals • SSAs • Provider staff • County board staff • Residential and day-service professionals • Families and other members of the support team

You’ll Learn How To

• Recognize changes from a person’s typical baseline

• Understand when changes may indicate a need for dementia assessment

• Use person-centered communication and support strategies

• Connect individuals, families, and support teams with helpful resourcesEffective feedback is essential to building strong teams, improving performance, and supporting high-quality, person-centered services. This interactive training provides practical strategies for delivering feedback that promotes growth, accountability, and professional development while maintaining trust and positive working relationships. Participants will learn how communication style, tone, and body language influence the "wake" they leave behind, explore the differences between feedback and feedforward, and practice using a structured coaching approach that encourages continuous improvement. Through discussion and an I/DD-specific case study, attendees will develop skills they can immediately apply with employees, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams.

APPROVED FOR 1CPDU HOUR THROUGH THE Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities for the following positions: County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service Support Administration, and Superintendent.

Approved for 1.0 Continuing Education Hour for

Ohio Counselors and Social Workers

PAR is an approved continuing education provider through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. CE Broker Tracking #20-1391095.

OHIO PROVIDER ANNUAL TRAINING ALIGNMENT

May be used toward 1 hour of provider-arranged annual training for Direct Support Professionals under Components of Quality Care, with emphasis on effective communication and person-centered practice.

This training does not replace DODD-required training that must be completed using department-provided curriculum.

$50

SPACE IS LIMITED