4/14/26 Positive Pathways: Empowering Lives through PERMA and Recreation
Description: This presentation will provide an overview of positive psychology and the PERMA model, focusing on how these concepts support a strengths-based approach in working with individuals with I/DD and behavioral health challenges. We’ll explore how recreational activities can promote … Read more
3/10/26 Structured Tools to Ease the Transition into Adulthood
Description: We frequently refer to the transition to adulthood as “falling off the cliff”: across supports, services, and community connections. This presentation will focus on tools you can implement at any stage to help you build bridges across the cliff … Read more
2/10/26 Disability Advocacy and the Criminal Justice System
Description: This presentation will provide a basic overview of the issues people with disabilities face in the North Carolina criminal justice system as well as an outline of current systemic issues and what practical steps individuals can take to overcome … Read more
1/13/26 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Palliative Care: Integrating Comfort, Support, and Accessibility
Description: This presentation will explore the concept of palliative care, including its continuum for individuals with chronic, noncurative, and end-of-life illnesses. Attendees will learn how disability-affirming approaches can make palliative care more accessible and foster meaningful partnerships with individuals with … Read more
12-09-2025 The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Disability on Black Youth with Autism
CO-SPONSORED with the SSW/AHEC Training Partnership Description: This presentation explores how the intersection of race, gender, and disability shapes the experiences of Black Youth with autism. Participants will be introduced to foundational terms such as microaggressions, micro-affirmations, spirit murdering, and … Read more
11-18-2025 NC Able and Increasing Financial Security of Individuals with I/DD
Description: The presentation focuses on the ABLE account eligibility, account features and benefits of owning an ABLE account. ABLE accounts provide tax- advantaged savings and investment accounts for people living with a disability without jeopardizing other means-tested public supports. Learning … Read more
10-14-2025 – A Good Life for the Whole Family: Supporting People in the Context of Their Family
Description: The Charting the LifeCourse Framework offers families and professionals a unique way of approaching the planning process. The framework helps individuals and families develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do … Read more
09-09-2025-Engaging Families as Partners in Developmental Monitoring, Screening, and Follow-up
Description: This presentation will focus on the importance of early detection of developmental concerns in early childhood. Attendees will become familiar with standards of care related to developmental screening and surveillance, relevant resources, and how to act on concerns when … Read more
10-07-2025 – Building Community-Driven Food Systems for All North Carolinians
Description: Local food coalitions are transforming the way we understand and engage with food. Because food systems intersect with everything – health, housing, economic justice, climate, and community well-being – strengthening them is critical to creating a more equitable and … Read more
04/1, 2, and 3/26 – Behind the Therapy Chair: The Parts We Don’t Talk About w/ Tasha Hunter, LCSW
Dates: April 1 and 2, 2026 (Wednesday and Thursday) Time: 9:00 am – 3:15 pm EST Date: April 3, 2026 (Friday) Time: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm EST Format: Hybrid Livestream via Zoom, or In person: UNC School of Social Work, 325 … Read more