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    Social Skills to Social Success

    Social Skills to Social Success is a student-centered, interactive series designed to help youth with disabilities improve their communication, relationships, and self-regulation. These skills are essential for thriving in school, work, and social settings.

    This free series is ideal for students with disabilities who affect social interaction and want to build confidence and independence.

    ? Weekly Topics:

    Session 1 (June 18): What Are Social Skills & Why Are They Important?
    Session 2 (June 25): Feelings vs. Emotions
    Session 3 (July 2): Self-Regulation & Appropriate Public Behavior
    Session 4 (July 9) Basics of Conversations & Social Skills in School & the Workplace
    Session 5 (July 16): Social Skills: Friendships
    Session 6 (July 23) Self-Advocacy

    Free
  • Recurring

    Social Skills to Social Success

    Social Skills to Social Success is a student-centered, interactive series designed to help youth with disabilities improve their communication, relationships, and self-regulation. These skills are essential for thriving in school, work, and social settings.

    This free series is ideal for students with disabilities who affect social interaction and want to build confidence and independence.

  • Understanding Supported Decision-Making

    -Learn about the principles of supported decision-making and how it is used as an alternative to guardianship
    -Discuss the roles and responsibilities of both the young adult and the support team
    -Hear first hand from a individual using Supported Decision-Making in their every day life.

  • Real Stories, Real Change: Turning Lived Experience Into Advocacy

    In this Wellbeing Wednesdays episode, Frantz shares how her family’s journey with opioid use disorder fuels her grassroots policy work. She also explores:

    Proven advocacy strategies — from Hill Days to site visits
    Aligning efforts across levels of government for lasting impact
    Authentic storytelling, especially from unexpected voices
    Building a culture of mental wellbeing for clients and staff

    Free

  • What, Wait! You Want Me to Talk About Sexuality?

    Healthy relationship boundaries are an important skill for us all. We are seeing more and more examples of those who have crossed lines in our culture. Even though people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are sexual beings, just like everyone, they also need the information and skills to navigate these waters and learn what's okay and not okay in various settings.

    This webinar will explore tips and tools for addressing sexuality one-on-one with the individuals you work with. We will explore why this topic can be difficult to approach and useful tools that will help you become more comfortable and confident and communicate about this sensitive topic.

    Free

  • Empower Students with I/DD: Healthy Relationship and Sexuality Resources

    Healthy relationship boundaries are an important skill for us all. We are seeing more and more examples of those who have crossed lines in our culture. Even though people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are sexual beings, just like everyone, they also need the information and skills to navigate these waters and learn what's okay and not okay in various settings.

    This webinar will explore tips and tools for addressing sexuality one-on-one with the individuals you work with. We will explore why this topic can be difficult to approach and useful tools that will help you become more comfortable and confident and communicate about this sensitive topic.

    Free

  • Assistive Technology Tools for Independence – a TASK webinar

    Assistive technology empowers individuals with disabilities by enhancing their participation in daily life, promoting self-determination and independence. These tools help users to access information, assist with form completion, improve organization and time management, and help break tasks into manageable steps, ultimately contributing to greater autonomy.

    Free

  • Transition to Adulthood Workshop

    Transitioning from high school to adulthood can be a complex journey for students with disabilities, often requiring extra planning and support. While it may feel overwhelming at times, this journey can be incredibly rewarding as goals are reached and dreams are realized.

    Join us as we explore the many paths students can take toward life after high school. We'll discuss key topics in transition planning and explore how self advocacy empowers youth to shape the future they envision.

    Free

  • What, Wait! You Want Me to Talk About Sexuality?

    Healthy relationship boundaries are an important skill for us all. We are seeing more and more examples of those who have crossed lines in our culture. Even though people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are sexual beings, just like everyone, they also need the information and skills to navigate these waters and learn what's okay and not okay in various settings.

    This webinar will explore tips and tools for addressing sexuality one-on-one with the individuals you work with. We will explore why this topic can be difficult to approach and useful tools that will help you become more comfortable and confident and communicate about this sensitive topic.

    Free

  • Dating, Romance, and Sexual Health

    Join us for “Dating, Romance, and Sexual Health” moderated by award-winning educator and sexologist Bianca I Laureano PhD, MA2, CSES. This webinar is open to anyone 18 and older, and will be the second of a two-part series on the topic of disability, dating, and sexual heath. Bianca will be joined by a marvelous panel of other disabled sex educators and experts in the field: Bethany Stevens, Cherry Kaufman and Rise Osby. Bring your friends, your questions, an open mind, and be ready for a fun evening discussing all things sex as a disabled person! All of our webinars will have live captioning and ASL interpretation, including recordings that will be sent out to registered attendees. These webinars are part of a new educational series titled OUR RIDE AHEAD, from the team behind the award-winning feature documentary, The Ride Ahead.

    Free

  • Growing Together: Supporting Sibling Bonds Across the Lifespan

    Siblings of individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and/or intensive needs often carry unique joys and challenges throughout their lives. This talk explores the emotional dynamics that can shape sibling relationships, ranging from love and pride to stress and resentment. The presentation offers practical ways families can foster connection, understanding, and mutual support. Together, we’ll discuss both proactive and responsive strategies to help siblings feel seen, supported, and confident in their roles, both now and in the future.

    Free