Events
The Effects and Treatment of Childhood Trauma (Waterford)
A workshop designed to help caregivers and professionals understand the effects of trauma on youth and how they can help in the course of treatment. Download the flyer here.
Where: Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
When: Tuesday, February 14th, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
To register: Please contact: Andrea Fisher 248-858-9125, 248-858-1210 ext. 311.
After the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Define a traumatic experience
• Identify the types of trauma
• Define trauma recovery
• Identify the symptoms of trauma and how trauma affects childhood development and behavior.
• Identify specific tools to promote feelings of safety and well being in traumatized youth
• Identify the various systems that a youth exposed to trauma may become involved with and how those systems can provide integrated support to the youth and family.
• Identify the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue as well as some helpful hints to good self-care.
The workshop is FREE. Workshop is approved for Social Work CEU's. Continental Breakfast and Materials provided. Maximum 30 participants per session.
FASD Work Group Meeting
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Work Group meets several times a year to discuss and address issues related to improving the lives of persons affected by FASD.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Michigan Primary Care Association, 7215 Westshire Drive, Lansing, MI 48917
Target Audience: Disability Professionals, Family Members, Consumers
Contact Information: Ann Carrellas, 313-577-8562, ann.carrellas@wayne.edu
Empowerment Education Training: Self-Determination - Our Right to Meaningful and Fulfilling Lives
Empowerment Education: Consumer-Driven Training for Michigan Direct Support Professionals is a training initiative of the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) and has been in existence since 1998. The purpose of the initiative is to implement and evaluate a comprehensive statewide training program for Michigan's direct support professionals. All Empowerment Education training programs are based on the philosophy of consumer-driven supports and services. There are currently twelve training modules which cover a myriad of topics ranging from Self-Determination, to Person Centered Planning, to Stress Management.
Date and Time: Wednesday March 14, 2011, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Neighborhood Service Organization, Harper-Gratiot Service Center, Detroit
Target Audience: Direct Support Professionals, family members, persons ith disabilities
Contact Information: Michael Bray, 313-577-6684, mikebray@wayne.edu
Empowerment Education Training: Person Centered Planning - Valuing the Contributions of Direct Support Professionals
Empowerment Education: Consumer-Driven Training for Michigan Direct Support Professionals is a training initiative of the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) and has been in existence since 1998. The purpose of the initiative is to implement and evaluate a comprehensive statewide training program for Michigan's direct support professionals. All Empowerment Education training programs are based on the philosophy of consumer-driven supports and services. There are currently twelve training modules which cover a myriad of topics ranging from Self-Determination, to Person Centered Planning, to Stress Management.
Date and Time: Wednesday March 21, 2012, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Neighborhood Service Organization, Harper-Gratiot Service Center, Detroit
Target Audience: Direct Support Professionals, family members, persons ith disabilities
Contact Information: Michael Bray, 313-577-6684, mikebray@wayne.edu
Tri County Metro Area Events
Resource & Support Group for Parents "Bipolar/Behavioral Challenged Children"
When: Feb. 16, Mar 1 &15 & 29, Apr. 19, May 3 & 17& 31 *This does not include our presentation schedule*
Where: Havenwyck Hospital
Contact: Marega DeLizio,
Parent Guide-Common Ground,
Parent Support Partner- Oakland Family Services at
marega@juno.com or
248 828.4343.
Oakland County, February 2012: Information/Upcoming Events Concerning Special Education, Special Needs
DDI: School Inclusion Workshop Series
Description: OPENING DOORS, OPENING LIVES: FREE SCHOOL INCLUSION WORKSHOP SERIES! DO YOU WISH YOU COULD CREATE A BETTER EDUCATION FOR YOUR CHILD? DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE AN IEP? Receive the tools and strategies for improving your child's education within these three workshops.
Where: LIVONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 32777 5 MILE ROAD, LIVONIA
When: SATURDAY, MARCH 10 from
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Livonia Public Library
Author and advocate Jennifer Greening, Ed.S. provides research and advice for successfully including your child with special needs in their neighborhood school. Book included: Opening Doors, Opening Lives: Creating awareness of
advocacy, inclusion, and education for our children with special needs.
When: SATURDAY, MARCH 31 from
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Livonia Public Library
Bring your child's IEP and get to work! Jennifer Greening, Ed. S. and Michelle Driscoll, Advocacy and Community Resource Director from The Arc of Northwest Wayne County will help you review and improve your child's IEP. Get help designing an effective IEP.
When: SATURDAY, APRIL 21 from
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Webinar Follow-Up
Are you helping your child transition to a new situation? Do you have an upcoming IEP? Wrap up the three day series with an interactive webinar.
Contact: Space is limited, register today! Cost: Free with RSVP by March 5th. RSVP at ddi@wayne.edu or Anita Saroli, (313) 577-2654
Family to Family Health Information & Education Center Workshops Taking Place Around Michigan Now Thru 2012
Download the 2011/2012 training brochure. View the training schedule or register online.
Ten training series are being offered:
- Accessing Health Care Coverage and Services for My Child
- Essential Communication Skills for IEP Team Meetings
- What Are My Rights and Responsibilities and Who Can Help Me Navigate the System?
- Everything My Child Needs to Know About Sexuality But, I Was Afraid to Tell!
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) the Basics: What You Need to Know!
- Transition Planning? What's That? I Just Want to Help Young Adults Reach Their Hopes and Dreams: Part I
- Transition Planning? What's That? I Just Want to Help Young Adults Reach Their Hopes and Dreams: Part II
- What Every Family and Provider Should Know about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Tools I Can Use to Help Young Adults Reach Their Hopes and Dreams
- Supporting Youth into Healthy Productive Adulthood
Check our Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Page for Other Opportunities
