YAI is renowned for its trainings in the field of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). For decades, we have designed and provided trainings across the U.S. and abroad. We offer a variety of professional trainings for Direct Support Professionals and other service providers in the I/DD field. For educational opportunities for people with I/DD, parents, caregivers and professionals visit our free workshops page.
Results
Navigating Through Grief After Loss and Trauma
4 CE contact hours | Participants will navigate the grief process, learn concrete skills, and recognize warning signs.
Learn how to conduct an environmental analysis, perform person-centered assessments, and teach through each stage of the travel training program to support people in learning the critical skills required to progress toward independent travel.
Supporting People With I/DD in Developing Healthy Relationships: Friendship, Dating, and Intimacy
5 CE contact hours | Attendees will learn how to teach people skills to be a good friend, help people identify what type of friend they like/want, explore types of intimacy (not including sex), strategies to build social capital, concrete activities to develop and nurture positive body image and self-esteem, dating skills, and how to handle rejection.
6 CE contact hours | Attendees will learn how to teach people skills to be a good friend, help people identify what type of friend they like/want, explore types of intimacy (not including sex), strategies to build social capital, concrete activities to develop and nurture positive body image and self-esteem, dating skills, and how to handle rejection.
