Families & Community PBIS is not just a framework designed for schools. The behaviors learned and gleaned from in-school expectations often carries over into the home life. Imagine a way to promote positive behavior at home that is being taught in school! We encourage families and communities to work with their local schools
Accessibility and the COVID-19 Vaccine Experience for People with Disabilities Monday, September 13, 2021 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET Location: Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEocu-tqz0sH9VenOCAjIpscb4C4XZ1ws3k "Webinar Description: You are invited to join the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN) for a webinar on strategies and tools for
A Data-Driven Approach to Addressing Racial Disparities in Health Care Outcomes: https://moreinclusivehealthcare.com/news/ More-Inclusive-Healthcare presented "A Data-Driven Approach to Addressing Racial Disparities in Health Care Outcomes". This is important content regarding true ethical data-science. Data-Science is a powerful tool which has been misused by some to carry out injustices, i.e. to disseminate, policy and surveil.
COVID-19 OpenData Portal The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) which is known as one of 27 Institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), presents an online tool for the public titled COVID-19 OpenData Portal. This page holds useful scientific and data regarding covid-19 pandemic. Please clinic the title above
Pfizer's COVID Vaccine Gets Full Approval From The FDA NPR breaking news update from The Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has officially approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. If interested please click the title to access the full link.
The State of Missouri website can be a helpful resources for many organizations and families in the disability field. Click the highlighted title to learn more the Disabilities Tiered Supports Summit Poster 2021 as well as other educational resources such as developmental disabilities programs, behavioral health and mental health support, and crisis assistance support.
Minneapolis will add a mental health response to 911 calls "Beginning in August, Canopy Mental Health & Consulting will be responding to emergency calls along with police, firefighters and paramedics." Please click the title above to access the full article by MN daily.
The New Frontline Initiative: DSPs Respond to Crises "The just-launched Frontline Initiative explores the myriad crises that have disrupted the lives and work of professionals who support people with disabilities. Adapting to the closure of day programs due to the pandemic and supporting people in other disaster situations has highlighted more than ever the
Aging and Disability Resource Centers The Administration for Community Living (ACL) provides rich online content. An example of these resources is under the Aging and Disability Resources Centers (ADRCs) page. The online content is intended for organizations and families across the country. Click the title above to visit the link to learn more about
Implementing Evidence-Based Positive Support Practices in Applied SettingsThe Meaning of Positive Supports based on:Evidence-based and evidence-informedPerson-centeredCulturally competentImplemented in a manner that allows for ongoing evaluation and monitoring