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

2023 Lunch & Learn Schedule

Level Up Indiana is recruiting additional coaches to join the Coaching Network. Become a coach and share your expertise through one-on-one mentoring and training with new employment professionals or employment program managers. As a coach, your knowledge will impact the lives of many people with disabilities beyond your local community.

We know that, as an expert, your time is valuable. That’s why Level Up IN is committed to providing fair compensation for the time you spend coaching! You can find information on our eligibility requirements and payment rates on our website at Become a Coach!

The Communication Training Series Continues!

Constructive Conversations

Friday, Feb. 17th from 11:00am -12:00pm ET

Creating engaging and collaborative conversations can be challenging whether it is in-person, over a video conference, or on the phone. Our final webinar in the communication series focuses on:

• Identifying when each communication approach is most effective

• Using constructive conversation strategies

• Self-reflection and identifying a personal growth area

• Creating an action plan with your goal partner to improve communication

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 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.

The Intersection of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

If you would like to watch past lunch and learns, they are posted on our website. Please share with colleagues and others who would benefit from this training. Click the button below to find the recordings and other mental health resources.

Join the February Lunch & Learn

Friday, February 24th 11:00am-12:00pm ET

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

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.

2023 Lunch & Learn Schedule

Register in advance for this year’s lunch and learns.

• The Intersection of Domestic Violence & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities - Mar. 31st from 11am-Noon ET

• The Intersection of Personality Disorders & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities - Apr. 28th from 11am-Noon ET

• The Intersection of Schizophrenia, Psychosis, & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities - May 19th from 11am-Noon ET

• A Trauma-Informed Accessibility Approach & How It Can Help Everyone - Jun. 23rd from 11am-Noon ET