- Please join us for 2024-25 Healthy Brain Webinar Series for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities! To register for multiple webinars Click HERE.
- New webinars for the HBI 2024-2025 Webinar Series will be posted in September 2024.
- View 2020-24 HBI Webinar Series on the HealthMatters Program YouTube Playlist.
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PLEASE NOTE
1. Webinars are offered at no cost.
2. CEUs are not offered for the webinars.
3. Webinars and materials archived on the HealthMatters YouTube Playlist.
4. For disability accommodations email Jasmina Sisirak (jsisirak@uic.edu) at least 10 days before the webinars.
5.Webinars will be held on Webex platform. You can test your connection with Webex before joining the meeting HERE.
SUPPORT AND FUNDING
Healthy Brain Webinar Series is presented by the HealthMatters Program, Department of Disability and Human Development, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago in partnership with National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG) and ENGAGE-IL.
Funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, The Healthy Brain Initiative Award #1 NU58DP006782-01-00. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not represent the official views of CDC.
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PREVIOUS WEBINARS
Healthy Brain Initiative for People with IDD
May 4, 2021
PowerPoint Presentation
Beth Marks, PhD, RN, FAAN, HealthMatters Program, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Valerie Gruss, PhD, APN, CNP-BC, FAAN, Clinical Professor, Director ENGAGE-IL Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), UIC
Matthew P. Janicki, PhD, UIC, US National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices
Kathy Service, RN, MS, FNP-BC, CDDN, US National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices
Jasmina Sisirak PhD, MPH, HealthMatters Program, UIC
Watch Webinar on YouTube
Brain Health Across the Lifespan for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
May 25, 2021
PowerPoint Presentation
Lucille Esralew, PhD, NADD-CC, Office of Statewide Clinical Services, Clinical Services Branch for the California Department of Developmental Services
Watch Webinar on YouTube
Nutrition and Brain Health for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
June 29, 2021
PowerPoint Presentation
Dawna Torres Mughal, PhD, RDN, LDN, FADA, FAND, Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences at Gannon University
Watch Webinar on YouTube
Tailoring, Targeting, and Addressing What Matters: Supporting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who are Living with Dementia
September 21, 2021
PowerPoint Presentation
Laura N. Gitlin, PhD, FGSA, FAAN, an applied research sociologist, is Distinguished Professor and the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University, Executive director of the AgeWell Collaboratory, and the Age Friendly initiative at Drexel.
Watch Webinar on YouTube
Enhancement of Geriatric Care for All Resources for Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who are Living with Dementia
October 26th, 2021
PowerPoint Presentation
Valerie Gruss, PhD, APRN, CNP-BC, FAAN is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a Geriatric Researcher, Clinician and Educator. She is Director, ENGAGE-IL and Director of Interprofessional Education for the College of Nursing, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science.
Watch Webinar on YouTube
Applying Findings from a Longitudinal Study of Dementia Care Group Homes to the Development of Community Dementia Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disability
February 8, 2022
PowerPoint Presentation
Matthew P. Janicki, PhD, is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago, co-President of the US National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices, Member of the federal NAPA Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and Services.
Kathy Service, RN, MS, FNP-BC, CDDN has worked in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) since 1976 both in institutional and community settings with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) until retirement in 2016.
Watch Webinar on YouTube
Wellness at Work: Dynamic Applications of the HealthMatters Program in New Mexico Project SEARCH
March 9, 2022
PowerPoint Presentation
Alex Rios, MPH, BA, CESP, education specialist with Partners for Employment at the UNM Center for Development and Disability.
David Palenschat, MA, CESP, Project SEARCH Instructor in Gallup at Hilton Garden Inn.
Watch Webinar on YouTube
Preventing Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
March 22, 2022
PowerPoint Presentation
Leigh Ann Davis, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives, Director of The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability® (NCCJD®), The Arc of the United States.
James Meadours, Civil Rights and Sexual Assault Prevention Activist.
Mark Starford, Educator and Training Development Director, The Board Resource Center (BRC).
Kecia Weller, Abuse Prevention Advocate, The National Center on Criminal Justice and Disabilities, The Arc of the United States.
Watch Webinar on YouTube
Understanding SSDI, SSI, and Work Incentives
April 6, 2022
PowerPoint Presentation (Needler)
Alexandra (Sandy) Needler, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas Rehabilitation Employment Manager, Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor.
Watch Webinar on YouTube
Building Healthy Relationships at Work
April 20, 2022
PowerPoint Presentation
Katherine McLaughlin, Elevatus Training Founder, CEO and Lead Trainer i. Bio Katherine McLaughlin, M.Ed., AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, Founder, CEO and Lead Trainer for Elevatus Training.
Watch Webinar on YouTube
Fitbits for Full Lives
May 4, 2022
PowerPoint Presentation
Emilie Ring, MA, has been the instructor with the Northern Colorado Project SEARCH program since 2014.
Watch Webinar on YouTube
Improving Medication Administration Oversight for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
November 8, 2022
PowerPoint Presentation
Susan Mullins, RN, BSN, Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Ohio.
Watch Webinar on YouTube / Transcript
Improving Access to Home Hospital for People with Intellectual or Developmental Disability
November 14, 2022
PowerPoint Presentation
Erin Shadbolt, MSN, RN Senior Director Post-Acute CareSenior Director Post-Acute Care
Ascension.
Watch Webinar on YouTube / Transcript
Promoting Direct Support Professional Resilience: Synthesizing Findings to Make an Impact
December 6, 2022
PowerPoint Presentation (Desroches)
Melissa L. Desroches, PhD, RN, CNE Assistant Professor, Community Nursing, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Watch Webinar on YouTube / Transcript
Beyond Access and Inclusion: Belonging in Healthcare for the Population with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
December 13, 2022
PowerPoint Presentation (Tobias)
Jane Tobias, DNP, CPNP-PC, Assistant Professor, Jefferson College of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA.
Watch Webinar on YouTube / Transcript
Supporting the Health of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability by Improving Health Literacy of Caregivers
February 28, 2023
PowerPoint Presentation (Skoss)
Rachel Skoss, PhD, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Health Research, University of Notre Dame Australia.
Watch Webinar on YouTube / Transcript
Brain Health and Trauma among People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability: Systemic Bias and Ableism in Healthcare
March 1, 2023
PowerPoint Presentation (Davis)
Leigh Ann Davis, Senior Director, Disability & Justice Initiatives, The Arc of the United States
Jaime Suvak, LMHC, Ph.D. Student, School of Global Inclusion and Social Development, UMASS
Patty Quatieri, Peer Support Leader with Sexual Assault Response Unit at Disabled Persons Protection Commission of MA
Kecia Weller, Co-Chair Peer Support Network, Advocate Advisor with CA State Rehabilitation Council and UCLA Tarjan Center.
Watch Webinar on YouTube / Transcript
Trauma and Ableism As Social Determinants of Health for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
March 8, 2023
PowerPoint Presentation (Davis)
Leigh Ann Davis, Senior Director, Disability & Justice Initiatives, The Arc of the United States
Clarissa Kripke, MD, FAAFP, Director, Developmental Primary Care, UCSF Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
Kecia Weller, Co-Chair Peer Support Network, Advocate Advisor with CA State Rehabilitation Council and UCLA Tarjan Center.
Watch Webinar on YouTube / Transcript
People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability Experiencing Abuse: Tips, Tools and Strategies for Providers
April 26, 2023
PowerPoint Presentation
Leigh Anne McKingsley (formerly Davis), Senior Director, Disability & Justice Initiatives, The Arc of the United States
Patty Quatieri, Peer Support Leader, Sexual Assault Response Unit Disabled Persons Protection Commission of Massachusetts
Kecia Weller, Co-Chair Peer Support Network, Advocate Advisor with CA State Rehabilitation Council and UCLA Tarjan Center
Watch Webinar on YouTube / Transcript (Text) / Transcript (PDF)
Beyond Silos: Trauma Informed Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
May 10, 2023
PowerPoint Presentation
Leigh Anne McKingsley (formerly Davis), Senior Director, Disability & Justice Initiatives, The Arc of the United States
Patty Quatieri, Peer Support Leader, Sexual Assault Response Unit Disabled Persons Protection Commission of Massachusetts
Mark Starford, Board Resource Center
Kecia Weller, Co-Chair Peer Support Network, Advocate Advisor with CA State Rehabilitation Council and UCLA Tarjan Center
Watch Webinar on YouTube / Transcript (Text) / Transcript (PDF)
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Funding supported in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, The Healthy Brain Initiative Award #1 NU58DP006782-01-00 supported the development of this website. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not represent the official views of CDC. Additional funding support, in part, by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, under grant number 17CH03FA21 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.