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SUMMARY:Perkins Transition Center Four-Part Housing Series: Emerging Housing Trends for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Perkins Transition Center Four-Part Housing Series\nJoin us throughout January 2025 for a free\, virtual four-part workshop series helping parents\, caregivers\, and professionals navigate the essentials of housing for young adults with disabilities. The talks will dive into the key aspects of finding and funding inclusive housing options\, and discuss ways to build a full\, independent life if your young adult remains at home. Led by five experts in the field\, these sessions will provide practical guidance on creating secure\, supportive living arrangements that enhance long-term quality of life and independence for young adults with disabilities. \nFor Series information and to register: Perkins.org/HousingSeries \nGuest Speakers\nDenise D. Resnik\, Founder & President/CEO\, First Place AZ \nDoreen Cummings\, CEO\, Planning A Life \nDesiree Galloway\, Lead Consultant\, Neuro-Inclusive Housing Solutions \nLesley Eshelman\, Director of High Spirit Advisory \nBen Sahl\, Director of Operations and Counsel\, Visions For Creative Housing Solutions\, Inc. \nSeries Dates and Time\n\nJanuary 7\, 14\, 21\, and 28  @  12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT (Eastern Time) \nSessions\nJanuary 7:   Fueling a New Marketplace for Supportive Housing (Denise D. Resnick) \nJanuary 14: Accessing Affordable Housing (Doreen Cummings) \nJanuary 21: Emerging Housing Trends for People with Disabilities (Desiree Galloway) \nJanuary 28: Innovative Housing Models for Young Adults with Disabilities (Lesley Eshelman\, Ben Sahl)
URL:https://autismspectrumnews.org/event/perkins-transition-center-four-part-housing-series-emerging-housing-trends-for-people-with-disabilities/
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SUMMARY:Perkins Transition Center Four-Part Housing Series: Innovative Housing Models for Young Adults with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Perkins Transition Center Four-Part Housing Series\nJoin us throughout January 2025 for a free\, virtual four-part workshop series helping parents\, caregivers\, and professionals navigate the essentials of housing for young adults with disabilities. The talks will dive into the key aspects of finding and funding inclusive housing options\, and discuss ways to build a full\, independent life if your young adult remains at home. Led by five experts in the field\, these sessions will provide practical guidance on creating secure\, supportive living arrangements that enhance long-term quality of life and independence for young adults with disabilities. \nFor Series information and to register: Perkins.org/HousingSeries \nGuest Speakers\nDenise D. Resnik\, Founder & President/CEO\, First Place AZ \nDoreen Cummings\, CEO\, Planning A Life \nDesiree Galloway\, Lead Consultant\, Neuro-Inclusive Housing Solutions \nLesley Eshelman\, Director of High Spirit Advisory \nBen Sahl\, Director of Operations and Counsel\, Visions For Creative Housing Solutions\, Inc. \nSeries Dates and Time\n\nJanuary 7\, 14\, 21\, and 28  @  12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT (Eastern Time) \nSessions\nJanuary 7:   Fueling a New Marketplace for Supportive Housing (Denise D. Resnick) \nJanuary 14: Accessing Affordable Housing (Doreen Cummings) \nJanuary 21: Emerging Housing Trends for People with Disabilities (Desiree Galloway) \nJanuary 28: Innovative Housing Models for Young Adults with Disabilities (Lesley Eshelman\, Ben Sahl)
URL:https://autismspectrumnews.org/event/perkins-transition-center-four-part-housing-series-innovative-housing-models-for-young-adults-with-disabilities/
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SUMMARY:Elevate Your Impact: Optimizing Outcomes – Catalight’s Flagship Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Elevate Your Impact: Optimizing Outcomes\nMarch 13–14\, 2025\nVirtual Conference \nJoin us for Elevate Your Impact: Optimizing Outcomes\, Catalight’s flagship conference dedicated to advancing care\, innovation\, and collaboration within the autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community. \nWhy Attend?\n\nGain actionable insights from renowned experts in autism and I/DD care.\nJoin us for a wide range of sessions tailored to your interests and professional growth.\nEarn Continuing Education while expanding your knowledge.\nAll sessions will be available on demand after the event\, so you can learn on your schedule.\n\nFeatured Keynote Speakers\n\nPeter Vermeulen\, Ph.D.: Founder\, Autism in Context – What Really Works for Children with Autism?\nMichael Sandbank\, Ph.D.: Assistant Professor\, UNC – What Do We Mean When We Talk About Evidence-Based Practice?\nMatt Siegel\, MD\, MBA: Chief of Clinical Enterprise\, Boston Children’s Hospital – Profound Autism: Developing the Science to Promote Individualized Care\nRussell Lehmann: International Disability Rights Advocate – The Power of Human Connection\n\nRegistration Information\nRegistration is now open! Early bird pricing ends January 31\, 2025—don’t miss your chance to save. Plus\, the event is free for Catalight in-network members. \nRegister Now \nStay Connected\nStay tuned for exciting updates on sessions\, additional speakers\, and networking opportunities! \nJoin us at Elevate Your Impact 2025 and be part of shaping the future of autism and I/DD care. Let’s optimize outcomes together!
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SUMMARY:Perkins Transition Center Four-Part Spring Sexuality Series: Tips and Tools for Positive\, Effective Sexuality Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Discussing sexuality with young adults is vital\, yet often challenging\, and many of us lack the experience or skills to engage in healthy conversations. These discussions play a key role in promoting personal well-being\, respect\, and dignity. \nJoin Perkins Transition Center throughout May and June for a virtual 4-part lunchtime series to help parents\, caregivers\, and professionals explore strategies for meaningful conversations and discover tools to make this topic easier to approach. \n🗓️ May 28 (week one): Tips and Tools for Positive\, Effective Sexuality Conversations \n🗓️ June 4 (week two): Helping young adults be Strong Sexual Self-Advocates \n🗓️ June 11 (week three): Types of Public and Private Relationships \n🗓️ June 18 (week four): Moving from a Friend to a Partner in the Age of Technology \nDon’t miss this free series! Register here: Perkins.org/SexualitySeries \nGuest Speaker: Katherine McLaughlin\, M.Ed.\, Founder and Director of Training\, Elevatus Training.
URL:https://autismspectrumnews.org/event/perkins-transition-center-four-part-spring-sexuality-series-tips-and-tools-for-positive-effective-sexuality-conversations/
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SUMMARY:2026 Devereux Family Resilience Conference
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