UPdates in This Week’s Newsletter!

Newsletter Guide

1……………Capacity Survey December 2022

2………. Foundations Training Registration

3………………Communication Series: Effective Communication with VR Counselors

4………The Intersection of OCD & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

December 2022: Capacity Survey
We Want to Hear from You!

Upcoming: Foundations Training Begins January 9th

A new class of the Foundations Training Course is about to begin in January. Registration ends 12/28/22, sign up to claim your spot!

This training is geared to employment specialists in their first or second year of working in the field. The content will provide foundation knowledge on Indiana-specific resources, opportunities, and information about the employment services model. Fundamental employment services content includes: Supported Employment, Customized Employment, Discovery, Job Development, Workplace Supports, Job-site Training, Assistive Technology, Long-term Support.

Training Logistics:

• A new cohort begins January 9th and will graduate with a National Certificate in Employment Services from the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) by March 31

• Forty-hour course separated into 6 lessons across 12 weeks

• Each lesson will be available for two weeks, allowing flexibility for the time and pace at which material is reviewed.

• Cost: $56.25

Effective Communication with
VR Counselors

 Friday, January 20th
11:00 am-12:00 pm ET

• Challenged to effectively communicate with VR Counselors? 

• Can’t get your point across in conversation or written communication? 

• Want to improve your approach and facilitate beneficial meetings? 

• Driven to polish your communication style to advance within your organization?

Make sure to register for the January Lunch & Learn

Friday, January 27th 11:00am-12:00pm ET

The Intersection of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

People with intellectual/developmental disabilities experience obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) equal to or more than people without disabilities. The cycles that come along with OCD can significantly affect someone’s quality of life. In our January Lunch & Learn, we will explore how OCD and related disorders can affect people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Some related disorders include body dysmorphic disorder and hoarding disorder.

Join us in January to learn about:

• What obsessions and compulsions are most common

• How OCD can affect individuals across the lifespan

• Similarities and differences between OCD and autism