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Program in Aging and Developmental Disabilities (PADD)

Conferences and Training Opportunities

Total Life Care: Training for Nurses

• Jody Thomas, RN and Shelley VanLare, RN
• April 30th and May 1st, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (lunch and refreshments)
• Ontarion ARC, 3071 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424
• Click here to download the registration form

 

Bridging the Networks through Collaborations

• Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  • Bridging the Network through Technology with Mike Romano and Kelly Walters
  • Aging Safely and Idependently in your Own Home with Janey Dreitlein and Dennis Draper
• Tuesday May 29th, 2012 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  • Community Inclusion Program at Lifespan with Katherine Murphy and Jennifer Helmbold
  • Integrated Affordable Senior Housing Model with Sharon Marble
• Tuesday June 5th, 2012 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  • Future Care Planning with Doris Green and Rhonda Fredericks
• Click here to download the registration form

 

Agency Webinar Series: Level 1 Aging and Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

• January 2012 through June 2012
• Objectives for Series: To increase each participating agency’s aging capacity by developing a core of staff with
  • basic knowledge of aging in adults with IDD
  • understanding of the impact of the physical environment and sensory stimuli on quality of life of adults with IDD
  • knowledge of potential adverse effects and interactions of medications on adults with IDD
  • increased skills for health care advocacy
  • awareness of the need for differential diagnosis in adults with Down syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis and optimize health
  • increased understanding of medical implications as adults with IDD age and recommended follow-up to maintain quality of care
• Click here for the letter to agencies
• Click here for the description and registration form

 

Registration Details for Conferences and Training Opportunities

Registration and Payment

• Register online using our registration form
• Payment for PADD trainings must be received 1 week prior to conference or workshop date in order for online registration to be valid.
• PADD uses the GoToWebinar system. After registering for a session with PADD, you will receive a link via email to register online with GoToWebinar. Next, the GoToWebinar system will send you a confirmation email containing a unique link to join the Webinar on the scheduled day.

System Requirements

• PC-based attendees
  Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
• Macintosh®-based attendees
  Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

More Information

If you would like more information on upcoming trainings, or to arrange a training at your agency, please contact Kate Nobis at (585) 275-6604 or by email at: Kathryn_Nobis@urmc.rochester.edu