Community Living Education Project
Community Living Education Project
Upcoming Webinars
November 3, 2022
Session #6: Supports for Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired.
Presented by: The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) of Disability Rights New Jersey
Past Webinars
Person-Centered Life Planning: Securing the Future for People with Disabilities
October 18, 2022
This webinar will educate families who have a loved one with a significant disability about the importance of planning for the individual’s future support. Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of NJ (PLAN/NJ) can guide families in this estate planning and life-long support process by addressing future planning issues such as independent living supports, estate planning, legal and financial protections. Specific topics of discussion include: how to implement a future LifePLAN for people with disabilities; Guardianship; Special Needs Trusts; and ABLE accounts.
Poison Prevention for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities and Caregivers
September 14, 2022
Presented by Eward Greene, Health Educator with the NJ Poison Center
September 1, 2022
Session #5: Incorporating AT into Classroom Settings
Presented by: The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) of Disability Rights New Jersey
August 4, 2022
Session #4: Creating Accessible Materials
Presented by: The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) of Disability Rights New Jersey
July 7, 2022
Session #3: Assistive Technology for Executive Function
Presented by: The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) of Disability Rights New Jersey
June 2, 2022
Session #2: Smart Home Technologies
Presented by: The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center and the United Way Caregivers Coalition
May 18, 2022
Bianca Coleman, Licensed Psychologist, provides an overview of the critical components of executive functioning skills required to navigate various aspects of community living as well as support strategies and intervention suggestions to foster independence.
May 5, 2022
Session #1: Tools at your Fingertips (Built in Accessibility Features)
Presented by: The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) of Disability Rights New Jersey
Fostering Positive Relationships Between Police, Fire and EMS and Individuals with Autism
Assistive Technology for Increased Independence & Community Integration
February 23, 2022
This fantastic session from Mike Marotta, ATP, Director and Naomi Leibowitz, ATP, of The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC -- https://at4nj.org/ ) provides a wealth of information and resources re: assistive technologies -- many of which are already built-in to the devices you own! You will also learn more about the many services and resources available through the Assistive Technology Advocacy Center.
Key Questions when Selecting (or Creating) Program for Individuals with Autism
January 19, 2022
Presenter: Lisa McCauley Parles, Esq. from Parles Rekem, LLP addresses the topics of: Essential questions for a program’s BCBA Assessments and tracking progress The importance of family involvement Special constructions considerations Housing Initiatives.
Supported Decision Making Made Practical
January 2022
Michael R. Brower, Legal Director Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ) Wednesday addresses topics such as: What supported decision-making is in New Jersey How it works related to guardianship Practical tips to get started with formal supported decision-making
Future Planning to Maintain Benefits: Special Needs Trust & Guardianship
November 2021
Hillary Freeman, Esq. of Freeman Law Offices Special Needs Trust & Guardianship addresses important topics surrounding future planning for your loved one with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities.
UNDERSTANDING ADVOCACY THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Original Airdate: Thursday, June 3, 2021
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/SUKn2HZKDDI
Presenter:
Ms. Mercedes Witowsky
Executive Director
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
UNDERSTANDING SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES IN NEW JERSEY AND THE ROLE OF THE SUPPORTS BROKER
Original Airdate: Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/eBDIV-mjETc
Presenter:
Ms. Patricia Brennan
Director of Waiting List and
Special Projects
Division of Developmental Disabilities
THE DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HOUSING SUBSIDY PROGRAM
Original Airdate: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/D2wnjRCDBvg
Presenter:
Ms. Courtney Davey
Supervisor for the Division of Developmental
Disabilities Housing Subsidy Unit
OVERVIEW OF THE DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER PROGRAMS
Original Airdate: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/IT2yTLeSg8Q
Presenter:
Ms. Nkechi Okoli
Senior Coordinator of Transition to 21 Education
Division of Developmental Disabilities
OVERVIEW OF THE DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER PROGRAMS
Original Airdate: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/ve-iydwTXr8
Presenters:
Ms. Nkechi Okoli
Senior Coordinator of Transition to 21 Education
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Ms. Patricia Brennan
Director of Waiting List and Special Projects
Division of Developmental Disabilities
STRATEGIES FOR LIMITING EXPOSURE TO SEXUAL ABUSE AND DECREASING
INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL BEHAVIORS FOR PEOPLE WITH I/DD
Original Airdate: Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/JygxQBddzgg
Presenter:
Bobbie Gallagher, PhD, BCBA-D
Director of Clinical Training
Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Online Campus
SO MUCH DATA! WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Original Airdate: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/NkU35KFVssY
Presenter:
Delia Sequeira, M.S., BCBA
DDD Resource Team
Division of Developmental Disabilities
State of New Jersey
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTS AND BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLANS
Original Airdate: Thursday, November 5, 2020
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/QGNpPKfwV0g
Presenter:
Delia Sequeira, M.S., BCBA
DDD Resource Team
Division of Developmental Disabilities
State of New Jersey
CAN WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? ARRANGING YOUR ENVIRONMENT TO CREATE POSITIVE INTERACTIONS
Original Airdate: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/q2rf_MEYwdk
Presenter:
Delia Sequeira, M.S., BCBA
DDD Resource Team
Division of Developmental Disabilities
State of New Jersey
PROMISING PRACTICES: THE BASICS OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)
Original Airdate: Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/RYiaeUg7YLc
Presenter:
Delia Sequeira, M.S., BCBA
DDD Resource Team
Division of Developmental Disabilities
State of New Jersey
QUICK TIPS TO TRAVEL SAFELY AND STAY HEALTHY Quick Tips to Travel Safely and Stay Healthy in 2020
Original Airdate: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/oaRiWjCSGD8
Presenters:
Melody Bundy, MPA and Louis A. Hoffman, MSW
Program Managers and Travel Instructors
Representing the New Jersey Travel Independence Program
(NJTIP) @ Rutgers – Travel Training
I NEED HELP! WHEN TO ACCESS BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS
Original Airdate: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Webinar Link: https://youtu.be/wx77vi-1B34
Presenter:
Delia Sequeira, M.S., BCBA
DDD Resource Team
Division of Developmental Disabilities
State of New Jersey
SUPPORTING LOVED ONES WITH SIGNIFICANT NEEDS DURING THESE CHALLENGING TIMES
Original Airdate: Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Webinar Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGu92owuMHw
Presenter:
Michael Selbst, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Executive Director, Behavior Therapy Associates
HYGIENE, SANITIZING, AND DISINFECTING IN A COVID-19 WORLD
Original Airdate: Friday, May 8, 2020
Webinar Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyt9XSx4l90&t=369s
Presenter:
Jack Caravanos, DrPH, CIH
Clinical Professor, Global and Environmental Public Health
New York University - School of Global Public Health
OUR NEW NORMAL IS NOT NORMAL – THREE-PART SERIES
PART 1: RESILIENCY SKILLS
Original Airdate: Thursday, April 23, 2020 Webinar
Webinar Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRzpvsSoJaw&t=1121s
Presenter:
Philip T. McCabe, CSW, CAS, CDVC, DRCC
Health Educator, Rutgers School of Public Health
Instructor for the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers School of Social Work, and Rutgers School of Nursing.
PART 2: THE IMPORTANCE OF RITUALS IN OUR DAILY LIVES
Original Airdate: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Webinar
Webinar Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK41rAa3RwM&t=1412s
Presenter:
Philip T. McCabe, CSW, CAS, CDVC, DRCC
PART 3: MANAGING GRIEF AND LOSS
Original Airdate: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Webinar
Webinar Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r10c4w_wKUU&t=85s
Presenter:
Philip T. McCabe, CSW, CAS, CDVC, DRCC
PLANNING FOR ADULT LIFE – PREPARING FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: SHARING POSSIBILITIES
Original Airdate: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Webinar
Webinar Link: https://planningforadultlife.org/we_offer/community-living.html
Presenters:
Natalie Trump, BS
Senior Training and Consultation Specialist
Rutgers School of Public Health
Center for Public Health Workforce Development
Community Living Education Project
Ann Martinelli, MADS
Training Specialist
Rutgers School of Public Health
Center for Public Health Workforce Development
Community Living Education Project