February 28 2020 lunch and learn

February Lunch & Learn for Care Coordinators

Topic: SSI, SSDI and how Medicaid & Medicare tie into each Training synopsis: Do you and the people you support have questions as to how their disability benefits have changed for 2020? At this Lunch and Learn event, we will explore the updated changes to SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and Medicare and how these changes may affect the people you support and their families. Presenter: Melanie Oyer, Independent Living Manager, from the Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL) will present. Melanie and her staff have many years of experience advocating for people with disabilities and assisting them with benefits advisement and …

person centered language information session

Information Session: Person Centered Language

Information Session for teachers, special education staff and care coordinators Topic: Person Centered Language Training synopsis: Language is the most important way we show respect to each other. As the words we use continue to evolve , it’s important to be aware of the labels and stereotypes that language perpetuates. We’ll have an interactive discussion on how we can use language that is respectful and inclusive, and why this is important. Presenter: Brian Potvin, Arc of Monroe – Personal Outcome Measures Interviewer   Where: 2060 Brighton Henrietta Townline Rd. 14623   When: Thursday, November 21st, 2019, 3pm – 4pm   …

Lunch & Learn for Care Coordinators

Lunch & Learn for Care Coordinators: Guardianship

Topic: Guardianship – Review of End of Life Planning and Requirements   Training synopsis: At this learning workshop, we will explore how Guardianship Advocates become a part of a person’s life to support them in making important decisions in the areas of medical care, legal matters and finances, and what requirements there are for both people who are part of the program and their advocates.   Presenter: Shelley VanLare, The Arc of Monroe’s Director of Guardianship – Per Diem & Nurse Educator   Where: 2060 Brighton Henrietta Townline Rd. 14623   When: Friday Oct. 18th from noon-1pm   RSVP: Reserve …