It Takes a Village: The Value of Community Networks

Date/Time: March 14, 15, and 16, 2016

Location: Sheraton Atlanta, Georgia

Description: The START National Training Institute features nationally recognized keynote speakers and presenters, networking opportunities, interactive sessions, and panel discussions that will provide information for practice change to improve the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs. The event is an excellent opportunity for participants who are dedicated to improving the lives of persons with IDD and behavioral health needs, including: psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, direct support staff, self-advocates, families, educators, decision-makers, and community members. Participants will be able to create their own conference experience by choosing from four content strands:

• Positive Psychology and Strength Bases Practices

• Community Networking and Linkages

• Health and Wellness

• Clinical Practices

The START National Training Institute is an annual event provided by the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability’s Center for START Services as part of the START Professional Learning Community (PLC). The PLC is a collective enterprise comprised of START programs and their partners across the United States that seeks to share information and act on learning to enhance effectiveness as professionals through continuous inquiry and improvement, drawing upon innovation from a diverse range of perspectives.

For a look at the agenda please visit the event website.

To see the event brochure please click here

Who Should Attend

The Institute welcomes anyone who is interested in improving services and supports to people with IDD and behavioral health needs, including START teams and their partners, families, self-advocates, social workers, direct support professionals, case managers, service coordinators, educators, physicians, nurses, emergency services personnel, and mental health crisis team workers.

Registration

• Advance registration is required and accepted in the order received. Registrant is responsible for making payment arrangements. Payment or a copy of a purchase order must be provided prior to attending.

• For pricing and to register please click here

• Cancellation Policy - To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made in writing seven (7) days prior to the event. Cancellations received within six (6) days of the event are not eligible for a refund, and registrant will be responsible for outstanding fees, if any.