"Sip and Dip" Chocolate Dipping Class paired with Wine.!!! Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and White Chocolate paired with Wine to enjoy your class. Prepare to dip chips, cookies, marshmallows, pretzels, […]
Ladies’ Night Ladies’ Night Out Enjoy Wine & Cocktails, Tapas, Vendors, Music, and Networking, while supporting a great cause. Event proceeds go towards Arc Broward’s mission of providing opportunities for […]
8-hr In-Service: NTG: I/DD & Dementia for Support Staff
Target Audience:
This curriculum is designed for staff/caregivers with direct or ancillary care responsibilities for supporting older adults with intellectual disability at disability, health care, and aging related agencies or staff/caregivers providing supports in home settings.
Course Description/Purpose:
Many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are living longer resulting from the positive effects of improved health care and quality of life. Concurrently, with advanced age, more adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are and will be experiencing age related health problems and exhibiting symptoms of cognitive impairment and decline, some attributable to dementia. This workshop is based on the NTG’s new Education and Training Curriculum on Dementia and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to help those who care for the aging population of people with Intellectual Disabilities. This training covers information about organizations advocating for ID with dementia, maintaining function and well-being in later years, health challenges and disparities for adults with ID over the lifespan and how dementia may appear different. It covers information about different types of dementia and medication, and cultural considerations. It explains behavior of ID with dementia and provides strategies on what you can do to help the individual.
Indulge in an extraordinary pasta extravaganza and cap off the night with a delightful twist on tiramisu, featuring raspberry and crunchy meringue. Course 1: Gnocchi all’Amatriciana – Potato Gnocchi served in a Spicy Pomodoro Sauce with Guanciale and finished with Pecorino Romano Course 2: Penne ai Funghi Porcini – Penne Pasta with Fresh Porcini Mushrooms […]
This Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) informative course enlightens participants on the many issues relating to abuse and equips participants with the necessary tools to help reduce and stop abuse from occurring. This interactive seminar allows participants to apply concepts leant by engaging in group activities. This course is a core requirement for anyone […]
The goal of this training is to create awareness, increase sensitivity, and promote personal reflection of the importance of diversity competency (defined as the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to individuals, families and communities of all diverse backgrounds). This training increases awareness of the kinds of beliefs, attitudes, values, and […]
Welcome to the Direct Care Core Competencies. This course will provide you with information about the roles and responsibilities of direct support professionals. course enlightens participants on the many issues relating to abuse and equips participants with the necessary tools to help reduce and stop abuse from occurring. The purpose of this Agency for Persons […]
Event Summary Did you know Broward County has the most new diagnosed AIDS cases per day in ALL of America? With statistic like this, it’s vital to get the most up to date information on HIV/AIDS and learn how to prevent and protect yourself. Topics Covered Include: ASHI Modules OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Specific Bloodborne […]
Get ready to embark on a cheesy adventure like no other! Our chefs, in partnership with Foodie Tribe and Gayo Azul are crafting a menu that will turn your wildest cheese fantasies into reality. Stay tuned for a culinary experience that promises to be as delightful as it is decadent. This is one dreamy dinner […]
Event Summary Developed and governed by the Professional Crisis Management Association, this intensive three (3) day reactive strategies course takes a cognitive-behavior approach to managing behaviors. This course teaches nonphysical and physical strategies to implement with individuals exhibiting crisis behaviors in a safe and stable way. This 3-day training covers everything you need to become PCM certified […]
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