February Lunch & Learn

Newsletter Guide

February 24th Lunch & Learn:
The Intersection of Bipolar Disorder & I/DD

2023 Lunch & Learn Schedule

Accessibility Resources 

New Recordings Available

Join the February Lunch & Learn

Friday, February 24th 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST

Each year, millions of adults in the United States are personally affected by bipolar disorder- including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Bipolar disorder can significantly impact a person in many ways such as with employment, relationships, and physical health. There are also many ways people can learn to manage their bipolar disorder too. We invite you to join this webinar to learn about these strategies.

Join us in February to learn about:

• Different kinds of bipolar disorder

• How it can present differently in people with intellectual disabilities

• Myths and truths surrounding bipolar disorder

2023 Lunch & Learn Schedule

Register in advance for this year’s lunch & learns. All sessions are from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST

• The Intersection of Domestic Violence & I/DD - March 31

• The Intersection of Personality Disorders & I/DD - April 28th

• The Intersection of Schizophrenia, Psychosis, & I/DD - May 19th

• A Trauma-Informed Accessibility Approach & How It Can Help Everyone - June 23rd

We welcome you to visit our website and sign up for future Lunch and Learns! The 2023 schedule and sign-up links can be found on our Sign-Up page.

Accessibility Resources 

Level Up Indiana provides resources and training for supporting individuals needing accessible materials. Check out our website for recorded trainings and resources.

Recently, we added two ASL videos about ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts created by ABLE Today. Check out these accessible videos to learn how ABLE accounts can benefit people with disabilities (includes English and Spanish voiceover with captions).

In case you missed our webinars, you can watch the recordings on our website. Here are some of the newest recordings!

Disability Disclosure & Reasonable Accommodations Training

Check out our recorded webinar with Barry Whaley, Project Director of the Southeast ADA Center. He shared valuable information and answered important questions including:

• When is the “right time” to disclose a need for accommodation?

• What is an employment specialist’s role in disclosure and accommodation?

• What can be done to ensure that the process is respectful of the employee with a disability?

You will find this recorded webinar, presentation, and transcript on our accessibility resource page by clicking the button below.

Effective Written Communication with VR Counselors

Check out our recorded communication series part 2 with Terry Donovan and Steve Upchurch on our website. Please share with colleagues and others who would benefit from this training. Click the button below to find the recording and other resources on our Beyond Basics page.