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SUMMARY:2024 Disability Health Action Summit
DESCRIPTION:“The Arc of Pennsylvania is excited to announce the 1st annual Disability Health Action Summit. The event is taking place on March 6th\, 2024 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey hotel and registration is now open! The theme of the day will be Advancing Health Equity for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. \nPeople with disabilities have long been experiencing health disparities. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic\, came worsened health outcomes for people with disabilities. It also brought about much needed attention and funds to research the emerging health disparities. The Arc of Pennsylvania was provided funds through the Pennsylvania Department of Health to do just that\, and the results of the three-year long project are what prompted this summit. Years of previous research on this topic was further reinforced by the findings from the Arc of PA’s Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among People with Disabilities. Consequently\, the need for a conference dedicated exclusively to addressing health equity for people with disabilities became apparent. The Disability Health Action Summit was made possible by a grant from The Foundation for Enhancing Communities – Pennsylvania Disability Advocacy Fund. \nThis conference seeks to dive deeper into four major focus areas: (1) Education of Medical Professionals\, (2) Elevating the Voices of Self Advocates\, (3) Policy Changes\, and (4) Advancing Dental Care. \nThis is an in-person only event at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey hotel\, with no option to attend or present virtually. \nPurchase tickets at the bottom of this page.  Registration closes February 16\, 2024!\nDisability Health Action Summit Schedule\nWednesday March 6\, 2024:\n8:00 am – 8:30 am       Registration \n8:30 am – 8:45 am       Welcome \n8:45 am – 9:00 am       Opening – Keynote Speaker – Meghna Patel\, Deputy Secretary of Policy and Planning\, Office of the Governor \n9:00 am – 10:00 am     Breakouts \nSession A – Education of Medical Professionals: Session will include speakers from The Arc of Philadelphia\, Shane Janick and Valerie Chadwick\, a medical student speaker from Penn State College of Medicine\, Lydia Smeltz\, and speakers from Thomas Jefferson University\, Dr. Mary Stephans and Karin Roseman.  Learn about inclusive practices\, accessibility\, communication techniques\, and the importance of a person-centered approach in healthcare.” \nSession B – Elevating the Voices of Self Advocates: Session will include a speaker from Achieva- Arc of Greater Pittsburgh\, Sally Jo Synder\, speakers from Jefferson Health- Center for Autism and Neurodiversity\, Jane Tobias and Dr. Wendy Ross\, and advocates from the Arc of PA\, Alexa Brill\, Jessica and Caden Capitani. We’ll explore the importance of recognizing the value of individuals with disabilities and their family member’s experience\, knowledge\, and providing them opportunities to participate in their own healthcare and make healthcare decisions. \n10:00 am – 10:15 am    Break \n10:15 am – 11:15 am     General Session – Tine Hansen-Turton\, President and CEO of Woods Services. \nDuring this session\, attendees will learn how to seek out and establish innovative partnerships that benefit both partners and clients. You will also hear how Woods’ expertise in I/DD services has enabled the organization to lead the way in incorporating the healthcare side into its array of direct services as the industry moves into valued-based and managed care. \n11:15 am – 11:45 am   Speaker – Dr. Maulik M. Trivedi \, StationMD \nStationMD is focused on telemedicine for individuals with I/DD. StationMD’s service provides on demand access anytime\, anywhere to doctors who specialize in treating the I/DD community. Our doctors all complete extensive training that is specific to conditions and situations associated with I/DD. Our telehealth platform brings access and equity by addressing medical questions and conditions while that individual remains in the home and/or community. Our technology is specifically designed to be utilized by individuals with I/DD therefore providing a service that has been historically available to individuals without I/DD. Our doctors treat thousands of individuals with I/DD each year and are able to treat over 90% in place therefore assisting in avoiding unnecessary Emergency Room visits. \n11:45 am – 1:00 pm     Lunch \n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm      Breakouts \nSession C – Advancing Dental Care: Session will include a speaker from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine\, Dr. Alicia Risner-Bauman and speakers from The Arc of Indiana Michelle Jordan\, Executive Director and Amy Pesci\, Licensed Dental Hygienist and Parent Advocate.  Our speakers will discuss their innovative approaches to ensuring that people with disabilities receive adequate access to dental services. \nSession D – Policy Changes: Session on policy changes will include speakers from The National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices\, Dr. Seth Keller and Nancy Murray\, and a speaker from the Disability Healthcare Initiative\, Vanessa Rastovic. We will hear about how disability health equity intersects with policy changes at both the state and the federal level. \n 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm     General Session – Shaleea Shields\, CEO and Andrea Palmer\, Awake Labs \nLumiCare is excited to invite you to a panel discussion exploring the impact of technology in the state of Pennsylvania. Join us as our panel shares insights on technology development and its role in promoting sustainability. Gain valuable perspectives on how various states across the country are addressing their technology needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a meaningful conversation about the evolving tech landscape and its implications for the Keystone State and beyond. \n3:00 pm – 3:30 pm     Closing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue:\nSheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel\nHigh Pointe Commons – 4650 Lindle Rd\, Harrisburg\, PA 17111 ($169 per night)\nClick here to reserve hotel rooms.  The group rate link has been extended to 2/9/2024. \n\n\n\n\nAccommodations:\nThe Arc of Pennsylvania will provide accessibility accommodations requested at least 20 days in advance. \nQuestions:\nEmail Emma Nolan at enolan@thearcpa.org or call 717-234-2621 Ext 116 with questions regarding registration or the summit. \nEmail Susan WoskaBond at sbond@thearcpa.org or call 717-234-2621 Ext 107 with questions regarding the hotel information. \n\nRequest for refund must be requested by 2/21/2024 
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/2024-disability-health-action-summit/
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SUMMARY:Include Me Book Study: Song for a Whale
DESCRIPTION:Title: Song for a Whale\, by Lynne Kelly\nGroup: Kids 8-12 years old\nDay/Time: Wednesdays\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nDates: January 17 – March 6 (8 weeks) \nJoin us Wednesdays at 6:30 PM beginning January 17 for our new middle years pick for Disability Acceptance through Literature! The group (8 to 12 year-olds and our Include Me facilitators) will meet weekly via Zoom. All learners ages 8-12 are welcome!\nRegistering will save your child a seat. Include your mailing address so we can send you the book! Before our first meeting\, you will receive an email detailing how to log in to the google classroom\, and the Zoom link we’ll use to join in every week. Audiobook recordings will be available.\nFrom fixing the class computer to repairing old radios\, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But she’s the only deaf person in her school\, so people often treat her like she’s not very smart. If you’ve ever felt like no one was listening to you\, then you know how hard that can be. \nWhen she learns about Blue 55\, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales\, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to “sing” to him! But he’s three thousand miles away. How will she play her song for him? \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/include-me-book-study-song-for-a-whale/2024-03-06/
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SUMMARY:ACRE Training March 13-15\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets at the bottom of this page.\nDates and Time: \n\nMarch 13-15\, 2024\n9am – 3:30pm Eastern and a 1-hour lunch break at 12pm\nAgenda of the 3 days can be viewed here: ACRE Agenda\n\nVenue:\nOnline\, Zoom \nCost:\n\n$450 per person\nRefunds: Request for refund must be submitted by March 6th\, 2024\n\nCourse Certification Requirements:\n\nAttend all days of zoom classes\nComplete all assigned coursework\nComplete self-directed online coursework (Reading\, Webinars\, and Quizzes)\nView a full list of the course requirements here: Certification Requirements \n\nCertification:\nAttendees who successfully complete our course will receive an ACRE Basic Certification. This is a nationally recognized professional certificate. Direct service providers of Supported Employment and Community Participation Supports are required to have this or CESP equivalent in PA. \nAccommodations:\nThe Arc of Pennsylvania will provide accessibility accommodations requested at least 30 days in advance. \nQuestions:\nEmail Anthony Chan at achan@includemepa.org 
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/acre-training-march-13-15-2024/
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SUMMARY:Customized Employment Course February 2024 - June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Arc of Pennsylvania’s new Customized Employment Course. Taking this course will certify you in Discovery\, Customized Job Development\, and Systematic Instruction – all essential skills required for providing Customized Employment services in PA. Attendees must attend all meeting dates and complete assignments as expected. \nDates: All classes run from 9am – 4pm Eastern. \n\nFebruary 12-13\, 2024\nMarch 25-26\, 2024\nMay 6-7\, 2024\nJune 14\, 2024\n\nPrice: \n\nCertification is $650 per person.\nAuditing is $200 per person.\n\nTo register\, or to learn more about our course\, please go to our Customized Employment Course page.
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/customized-employment-course-february-2024-june-2024/2024-03-25/
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SUMMARY:Customized Employment Course February 2024 - June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Arc of Pennsylvania’s new Customized Employment Course. Taking this course will certify you in Discovery\, Customized Job Development\, and Systematic Instruction – all essential skills required for providing Customized Employment services in PA. Attendees must attend all meeting dates and complete assignments as expected. \nDates: All classes run from 9am – 4pm Eastern. \n\nFebruary 12-13\, 2024\nMarch 25-26\, 2024\nMay 6-7\, 2024\nJune 14\, 2024\n\nPrice: \n\nCertification is $650 per person.\nAuditing is $200 per person.\n\nTo register\, or to learn more about our course\, please go to our Customized Employment Course page.
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/customized-employment-course-february-2024-june-2024/2024-03-26/
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