These trainings are intended for staff within Pennsylvania County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities (MH/ID) Program Offices and Community Health Choice Managed Care Organizations. They are free to attend and funded by the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs and Office of Long-Term Living through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Accelerating Technology Solutions will cover implementation strategies, funding opportunities, criteria and strategies for organizational change, and emerging technology solutions for people with disabilities and family members. Technology solutions include remote supports and monitoring, assistive technology, and mainstream technology.
Trainings will be held in both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and coincide with Technology Summits in partnership with Temple University's Institute on Disabilities. You will have an option to register for the Summits during training registration. Summit registration and attendance is optional but highly encouraged.
Each half-day training will cover the same information. Please register for one training per person. Agencies are encouraged to register multiple staff members.
Registration is limited to 50 participants per session. Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please register by March 4th or earlier to reserve your seat!
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Your Agency is Formally Invited to Attend |
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Accelerating Technology Solutions |
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These trainings are intended for staff within Pennsylvania County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities (MH/ID) Program Offices and Community Health Choice Managed Care Organizations. They are free to attend and funded by the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs and Office of Long-Term Living through the American Rescue Plan Act. Accelerating Technology Solutions will cover implementation strategies, funding opportunities, criteria and strategies for organizational change, and emerging technology solutions for people with disabilities and family members. Technology solutions include remote supports and monitoring, assistive technology, and mainstream technology. Trainings will be held in both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and coincide with Technology Summits in partnership with Temple University's Institute on Disabilities. You will have an option to register for the Summits during training registration. Summit registration and attendance is optional but highly encouraged. Each half-day training will cover the same information. Please register for one training per person. Agencies are encouraged to register multiple staff members. Registration is limited to 50 participants per session. Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please register by March 4th or earlier to reserve your seat! |
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Who is Invited?
- People with disabilities and their families.
- Direct Supports Providers and professionals working with people with disabilities, such as Direct Care Workers, Direct Support Professionals, Support Service Professionals, Supports Coordinators, Job Coaches, and healthcare professionals.
- Organizations and Providers who serve people with disabilities.
- Policymakers, advocates, and allies for people with lived disability experience.
- Students looking to work in disability-related fields.
- Anyone interested in technological supports for people with disabilities.
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Training and Summit Dates by Location: |
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Philadelphia - Temple University |
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Pittsburgh - Carlow University |
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