UMKC Institute for Human Development

UMKC IHD's Jenny Turner will be presenting "A 'Good Life' for the Whole Family: Supporting People in the Context of their Family" Wednesday, June 9th from 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (CST) as part of the Kennedy Krieger Institute Summer Learning Series! This session will explore how using the Charting the LifeCourse framework can help families maximize their capacity, strengths, and unique abilities to nurture, love, and support all individual members to achieve their life goals. Learn more and register to attend at the link here: http://ow.ly/zws250EV0j5

This is the LAST CALL for this survey opportunity! If you or a close family member are a Traumatic Brain Injury survivor, we want to hear about your experience with the health care system. Check out the post below for more details and access the survey here: https://redcap.link/MO_TBI_healthcare

We're excited to share that the next session of Candace's Corner will take place Tuesday, June 1 at 2:00 PM! Stop by to catch Candace's interview with Wanda Crocker of Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities and learn about the Technology First Initiative in Missouri! Register here: https://umsystem.zoom.us//tJUlcO2tqTItH9cyQ4h4aoP3_V7foJmI

If you receive or provide services through the Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities, we've got some survey opportunities for you! Learn more about NCI here: https://www.nationalcoreindicators.org/about/ Learn more about MQO here: https://www.lifecourselearning.com//MOQO-talking-points-se

Missouri Assistive Technology is asking for help to spread the word about the Emergency Broadband Benefit. This temporary program helps families struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Having a broadband connection is essential for households gain access to jobs, healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. Visit www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit to learn more.

Charting the LifeCourse- a framework of principles and tools that you can use to think about the life you want for you loved one, plan and problem solve. Join the Ohio Family Network on January 21 and 28 from 5-6:30 PM for a free workshop. https://bit.ly/35OrCRg

From Lifecoursetools.com: a new series of "Tips Sheets" show how and why to use the CtLC Integrated Supports Star, Trajectory, and Mapping Relationships tools. Sheli Reynolds, PhD, presented on the series yesterday for the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Technical Assistance and "No Wrong Door" Communities. Find the Tips Sheets here: http://bit.ly/3i4aBaU

We're looking for parents and guardians of school-age children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) to join a research study. The goal of this study is to find the best ways to test for COVID-19 among children with IDD. Kids with IDD may be at greater risk for COVID-19 because it can be difficult for them to practice behaviors, like: masking, social distancing, and thorough hand washing. Because of this, schools may need to conduct frequent COVID-19 testing i...n order to keep them and others safe. We want to ask you what are the best ways to get your child tested for COVID-19. By joining this study, parents and guardians can help guide the development of COVID-19 testing strategies in the United States and territories for kids with IDD. To be included in this study, you must be able to communicate in English and be a parent or guardian of a child with IDD who lives in Missouri. WHAT DOES THIS INVOLVE? - A one-hour online focus group - Fill out forms before the meeting (takes about 15 minutes to complete) - Receive a $20 gift card as a thank you for your help Want to JOIN? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3shQQkG QUESTIONS? Email or call us at: University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development: Principal Investigator: George S. Gotto, PhD; [email protected] or (816)235-5334.

ACED Spring classes are open for registration! ACED offers learning and fun for people with disabilities, ages 16 and older, living in Jackson, Platte, and Clay counties in Missouri. This session, students from all ACED areas can enroll in any class. ACED will teach online classes for the first 6 weeks starting 1/23. Outdoor/in-person classes will begin 3/13. Learn more and register at https://ihd.umkc.edu/aced-2/... Provided to county residents at a low cost through the support of Eitas, Clay County, Missouri Government, and Platte County Board of Services. UMKC IHD builds #partnershipsforeffectivesocialchange

Want a new opportunity to grow professionally in 2021? We're hiring for an Educational Program Coordinator position for our @lifecoursetools Nexus team. Our ideal candidate has run a training program or center. Find details and how to apply here: bit.ly/3oVTOc3