The National Library of Congress’s site has a variety of resources and events for educators, art enthusiasts, music lovers, book readers, documentary viewers, and life long learners.
The worker shortage is impacting all areas, including the direct support workforce. This national research report from PHI titled Creating a Strong Direct Support Workforce Policy Barriers and Opportunities explores this issue in depth.
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2023 in the door, we get back to our routines and schedules. In Minnesota, students have had winter break and then quite possibly a few snow days with our most recent winter storm. The resource this week highlights behavioral health impacts for returning to in-person learning. While the article’s […]
As 2022 winds down to it’s last days, take a look at PBISApps Teach by Design’s 2022 Year in Review. This resource includes reflections on the year’s research findings and practical strategies all presented in a fun and easy to navigate format.
The winter season brings with it many emotions, traditions, and holidays for people. Often times as a community, we can forget that not all people experience positivity at this time of year, sometimes feeling the loss of loved ones, loneliness, and feelings of being left out. In an effort to help each other out during […]
A Pacer question and answer resource addressing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and transitioning to adulthood resources. Topics include self- advocacy, jobs and job training, post secondary education, community participation, recreation and leisure, and home living.
The Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network has shared a variety of resources from their Network that address the culture, resilience, and history of Native peoples and their communities. Events planned for the month are also linked.
The American Psychological Association (APA) has undertaken association-wide efforts to examine it’s role and that of psychology as a discipline in perpetuating racism. A trio of resolutions was passed to focus on the eradication of racism, which are outlined in the beginning of this report. As a first step to moving forward with those resolutions, […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a worldwide increase in mental health issues in their article COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide. Read to find out more about WHO’s call to action for mental health services and support.
