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SUMMARY:Transition Options: Deaf Community Services\, Accommodations for College Students and Alternative Hiring Processes
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, October 23\, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Transition Options: Deaf Community Services\, Accommodations for College Students and Alternative Hiring Processes. \nThis workshop will explore the accommodations\, considerations and advocacy strategies for college students with disabilities and their families. We will also discuss DARS agency services\, including Pre-Employment & Transition Services\, with a focus on services that promote access for the deaf community. Finally\, we will discuss the Alternative Hiring Process\, the Commonwealth’s initiative to help individuals with disabilities pursue public-sector employment. These presentations will help attendees prepare for life beyond high school and feel more confident about navigating the college experience and finding employment. \nRegister now to attend! This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom.
URL:https://vbpd.virginia.gov/event/transition-options-deaf-community-services-accommodations-for-college-students-and-alternative-hiring-processes/
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SUMMARY:Telehealth: Accessing Rural Areas\, Rare Diseases and Low Incidence Populations
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, September 27\, from 12 to 2 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Telehealth: Accessing Rural Areas\, Rare Diseases and Low Incidence Populations. \nThis training will explore geographic disparities in healthcare\, examining the barriers to telehealth and possible solutions that support health equity. Presenters will describe innovative telemedicine programs and advocacy efforts\, with a particular emphasis on the disability and rare disease communities. We will discuss telehealth challenges\, including legal and regulatory barriers\, digital health literacy\, and broadband availability and affordability. Finally\, we will examine possible resources and community solutions. Dr. Helen Hughes\, Jen Krajewski\, JD\, and Dr. Rupa Valdez will present. \nRegister now to attend! This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom.
URL:https://vbpd.virginia.gov/event/telehealth-accessing-rural-areas-rare-diseases-and-low-incidence-populations/
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SUMMARY:Safe Online Dating Strategies for People with I/DD
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, August 28\, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Statewide Continuing Education Workshop on Moving from Friend to Sweetheart in the Age of Technology. \nPeople with developmental disabilities want to form positive\, healthy relationships but may not know how to meet others and develop these relationships. When we add the latest technology and social media\, we may feel nervous or unsure about how to stay safe ourselves and how to support people with disabilities. This workshop will explore how to navigate the internet and social media in a helpful\, safe\, and positive way. \nThis workshop will be facilitated by Katherine McLaughlin\, M.Ed.\, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator and Founder\, CEO\, and Lead Trainer for Elevatus Training. \nRegister now to attend! This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom.
URL:https://vbpd.virginia.gov/event/safe-online-dating-strategies-for-people-with-i-dd/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Independent Living Series: Part 2 - Transportation
DESCRIPTION:Join us and register for our free Statewide Educational Workshop\, Independent Living Part II – Transportation.\n\n\n\nOur speakers includes Carrie Diamond and Katherine Newman with National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)\, Aaron Moore with Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)\, Tim Barham with GRTC and Jess Maffey with Department of Rail & Public Transportation (DRPT). If you have questions\, they have answers.\n\n\n\nDon’t miss out! Register today to learn about independent living and transportation.
URL:https://vbpd.virginia.gov/event/independent-living-series-part-2-transportation/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Independent Living Series: Part 1 - Housing
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URL:https://vbpd.virginia.gov/event/independent-living-series-part-1-housing/
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