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.
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Travel Training Educational Webinar
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.
To refer someone to our travel training program, you must first attend one of these information sessions reviewing the stages of travel training and all preservice paperwork. No referrals will be accepted outside of these sessions.
Everything You Need to Know About Sexual Consent Assessment for Adults With I/DD
What does “consent” mean for people with I/DD? How can staff support someone to get ready to take the assessment? Who can/should do the assessment? These questions and many more will be answered in this training.
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.