Upcoming Classes (2005) [Back to General Classes]
 

On occasion, SDRI hears about training being presented that would benefit our personal agents, independent providers, customers and their families. These trainings are generally provided by other organizations. Feel free to contact those organizations directly if you require additional information regarding specific training(s).
 
 
2005 Ongoing [Back to top]
 
Date: Time:

Various, Ongoing (See Flyer!), February 5 & 10, 22
March 11, 12
April 9
May 14, 24
September 24
October 6, 22

 Various, Ongoing (See flyer!)
Title:

Various trainings (See flyer for more info).

  • Feeding Our Children: It's Not As Easy As It Used To Be,
  • The State of the State of Special Education,
  • Disability is Natural,
  • A Share Fair: Sharing Tools and Ideas for Communicating,
    Feeding, Playing and Teaching your Child with Disabilities,
  • Behavioral Issues - Disability or No Disability:
    Temperament and Your Child at Home, School and in the Community,
  • Transitioning Your Child to Kindergarten,
  • Transitioning Your Child to High School,
  • What is So Special About My Premature Baby,
  • Autism: Siblings and Families, Impact and Issues and Treatment Options
    for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,
  • Bridging the Gap: A Workshop for Parents on Working with
    Health Care and Educational Professionals for Better Outcomes.
Sponsor:
Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center,
Providence | Child Center
Presenter(s):
Varied (See flyer!)
Description:
Many topics.
Location:
Providence Portland Medical Center, Amphitheater
and/or
Providence Portland Medical Center, Amphitheater
(See flyer!)
Target Audience(s):
Families, caregivers, friends, support workers of children with special needs.
Cost:
Free of charge, informational. Seating limited, registration required.
Registration: Contact Info:

Who do we pay?
Where do we send payment and registration?

Address

Questions? Pleas contact the Swindells Center by:

Phone: 503-215-2429
Toll-free: 800-833-8899
E-mail: swindells@providence.org
Documents:
[ Flyer ]
 
April 2005 [Back to top]
 
Date: Time:
Friday, April 15, 2005 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Title:
WORKSHOP ON Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
"Living with TBI"
Sponsor:
Brain Injury Association of Oregon
Presenter(s):

McKay Moore Sohlberg, Ph.D

Author of Introduction to Cognitive Rehabilitation (1989) and
Cognitive Rehabilitation: An Integrative Neuropsychological Approach (2001)

Currently a professor of Health Sciences at the University of Oregon.
Description:

After survivors of traumatic brain injury receive the initial hospital care, after completion of their post-acure treatment which includes applying 'compensatory strategies' to function in the world with issues of chronic fatigue, impulsivity, memory loss, impairment of executive functions, and many other problems related to their disability, what happens if nothing is working? How are they to carry on with job, family and community given the subtle impairments to effective functioning with which they must contend? And, most importantly, with their financial resources depleted, their insurance coverage exhausted, where do their families turn if they begin to falter, if strategies to compensate begin to erode, if the pressure of life with TBI begins to overwhelm them?

Dr. Sohlberg will discuss treatment options and community support strategies for the post-acute traumatic brain injury survivor and his/her family.
Location:

Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard St
Eugene, OR 97405-3684

Phone: 541-682-5311
TTY (Text Telephone): 541-682-5311
Target Audience(s):
Family Physicians, school counselors, clinical health professionals, disability legal representatives, and TBI survivors can all benefit from this practical review of effective rehabilitation options.
Cost:
Clinical professionals: $20 [1.5 Continuing Education Credits]; general public: $10.
Registration: Contact Info:

Space is limited. Please purchase tickets early.

Call, fax or e-mail to purchase tickets.

Brain Injury Association of Oregon
2145 NW Overton St
Portland, OR 97210

Phone: 800-544-5243 or 503-413-7707
Fax: 503-413-6849
E-mail: biaor@biaoregon.org

Questions? Please contact Brain Injury Association of Oregon by:

Phone: 800-544-5243 or 503-413-7707
Fax: 503-413-6849
E-mail: biaor@biaoregon.org
Documents:
[ Flyer ]
 
 
Date: Time:
April 18th & 19th, 2005 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Title:
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) for
Community Partnerships That Really Work
Sponsor:
ABCD Training Group,
Tualatin Valley Workshop,
& Partnerships in Community Living, Inc.
Presenter(s):
Mike Green is a member of the ABCD Institute and Training Group. Mike has worked more than 25 years in community organizing for social change and community development. Mike is also a parent of a person with a developmental disability. Mike believes a common dilemma felt by many in our communities is a lack of power. Our answer to many issues faced is organized relationships among family, friends and allies - the power to build the world we want is in relationships.
Description:
Develop a powerful community organizing group for more resources, more opportunities for connection and inclusion, and for social change.

Get your community organized to welcome and include people with disabilities.

    Workshop Themes:
  • Going beyond services to real community: services vs. community organizing
  • Developing a powerful community building group
  • The process and practical steps of community organizing
  • What is Asset Based Community Development (ABCD)?
  • The building blocks of a strong community: how to find and mobilize the assets of individuals, associations, institutions of government, business, non-profits.
  • ABCD Community partnerships to find and mobilize local assets to address important issues.
  • Developing an effective community building group for inclusion: connections for people with disabilities.
  • Organizing a parents and families group for power and social change.
    What can participants expect to learn?
  • How to put Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) into practice
  • How to Build an effective community organizing group that can engage a wide circle of people working together
  • How to find and mobilize the local assets of individuals, associations, institutes of government, business, and non- profits
  • Steps to connect people who are marginalized into every day community life as contributing members
    Learn Basic Principles of:
  • Community Organizing
  • Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD)
    Develop Practical Skills:
  • Building Relationships
  • Identifying Strengths
  • Making connections
Location:

Tualatin Presbyterian Church
9230 SW Siletz
Tualatin, Oregon 97062

Phone: (503) 692-4160

(From I-5 North: exit 286 toward Stafford/N. Wilsonville.
From I-5 South: exit 289 toward Tualatin/Sherwood.)
Target Audience(s):
Anyone interested in developing a strong community organizing group that can develop more resources, opportunity for connection, and social change.
Cost:

The fee for attending this 2-day workshop is $125. This fee includes material handouts and full participation in the workshop and refreshments, (lunch not included). Ask about group discount for groups of 4 or more. Discounts rate for groups of 5 (5th person free). Any meal and lodging costs are the participant's responsibility.

(Note: Participants to this workshop will be accepted on a "first-come, first-serve" basis, so mail or fax your registration as soon as possible. No discount is offered for attending less than the full class. No cancellations will be refunded after April 11th. However, substitutions will be accepted.)

Registration: Contact Info:

Please pay via Check. Visa/MC or invoiced billing will be accepted, with an additional $5 processing fee.

MAIL TO:
Brent Watkins
PCL
PO Box 129
Monmouth, OR 97361

FAX TO:
Attn: Brent Watkins
(503) 838-5815

For any additional information, contact Brent Watkins:

Phone: (503) 838-2403 x306 (x331?)
E-mail: brent@pclpartnership.com
Documents:
Flyer / Registration: [ Word ] | [ PDF ]
 
May 2005 [Back to top]
 
Date: Time:
Saturday, May 14, 2005 9 am - 12pm (Inclusive Education)
1 pm - 4 pm (Right to be Disabled)
Title:
Inclusive Education: Re-discovering our Right to Belong
&
The Right to be Disabled
Sponsor:
FACT & Multnomah Parent Action Committee
Presenter(s):

Norman Kunc & Emma van der Klift have spent the last 20 years working to ensure that people with disabilities are able to take their rightful place in schools, workplaces, and communities. They also love sailing, middle eastern dance & drumming, blues, good food, and are keenly interested in how story, art and literature can be used to evoke social change.
Description:

As parents, we often do not have the chance to learn from adults who have lived their lives with disabilities - a perspective our children experience each day. Come share in a thoughtful and thought-provoking speaker event with two incredible, internationally-recognized disability advocates who have dedicated their lives to changing our world to be more welcoming to people with disabilities, including young children.

Inclusive Education: Re-discovering our Right to Belong
How to best support your child in inclusive settings, as well as strategies for working with the staff involved with your family ... and why this is critical to your family's well-being and your child's future!

The Right to be Disabled
Hear from one of the most inspiring disability experts about what it was like to grow up with a disability, and how to work with our communities and schools to support children with disabilities in meaningful ways.
Location:
YWCA Downtown Center
1111 SW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97205-2411
Target Audience(s):
Families with disabled children or adults, and the general public would benefit from these presentations.
Cost:
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Although there is no childcare on site, childcare stipends are avaialble to parents of currently enrolled MECP children.
Registration: Contact Info:

Pre-registration is requested.

To register, or for questions, please contact Arlene Jones by:

Phone: 503-777-4166 x250
E-mail: ajonesfact@spiretech.com
Documents:
[ Flyer ]
 
 
Date: Time:
May 19, 2005 8:30 - 9:00am coffee and registration
9:00 - 3:30 session (with lunch "on your own")
Title:
A Day With John and Connie
Sponsor:
King County Developmental Disabilities Program
Presenter(s):
John O'Brien and Connie Lyle O'Brien began working with people with disabilities who lived in institutions three decades ago and have followed and supported these individuals as they take their rightful place in community life. In their role as international consultants they have inspired and advised advocacy groups, service organizations, and governments while assisting them in planning and learning from individuals with disabilities.
Description:
This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce individuals who are new to the field to the values and history of the movement toward Self Determination, Self Directed Services, Person Centered Planning and the importance of inclusive communities. While this information will be targeted to people who are "new" to these concepts, all are welcome to attend.
Location:

Marriott SeaTac Airport
3201 South 176th Street
Seattle, WA 98188

(Parking: There is a $6/day charge to park in the Marriott parking lot. Training site is wheelchair accessible. Please contact Teri Johnson immediately to request sign language interpreter or other accommodations.)
Target Audience(s):
Details not available.
Cost:
No Charge. This day is sponsored by King County Developmental Disabilities Program.
Registration: Contact Info:

To Register:
Email or call Teri Johnson.
Provide your name and/or agency name.

Questions? Contact Teri Johnson by:

Phone: 206-269-0232
E-mail: teri@oneillandassociates.com
Documents:
Documents not available.
 
June 2005 [Back to top]
 
Date: Time:
June 1, 2005 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Title:
Managing Difficult Conversations
Co-Op Sponsor:
Oregon Rehabilitation Association
Presenter(s):
Robin Rose is a speaker, consultant and trainer who focuses on helping people bring their best self forward when under pressure. She uses research-driven brain-based teaching along with creative problem solving to bring groups together. Robin makes it safe to learn new ways of working together and achieving successful outcomes. She earned her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Lewis and Clark College.
Description:

Overview:
Ever leave a conversation and hate the way it turned out? Or find yourself avoiding having one because you're not sure how to say what needs to be said? In this workshop you will learn how to turn stressful confrontations into collaborative conversations. Get information and techniques to help you effectively address and negotiate those subjects and conversations that can cause tension, avoidance and discomfort. In this training we will look at key skills to help people talk about matters in calm, clear, non threatening ways. You will understand the dynamics of feelings, words and desired outcomes and how to work more comfortably with your own feelings and others.

    Participants will learn:
  • To prepare your frame of mind for a difficult conversation
  • To calm yourself and communicate effectively
  • To create safety in the conversation for you and the other person
  • To stay on track and problem solve collaboratively
  • To manage "landmines" and surprises in the conversation
  • To talk about uncomfortable content calmly and directly
  • To reach outcomes that work for you and the other person
Location:

Holiday Inn Express
375 W Harvard Ave
Roseburg, OR 97470-3056

Site Phone: 541-673-7517
Target Audience(s):
    Employees of organizations supporting people with disabilities:
  • Executive Directors
  • Supervisors & Managers
  • Brokerage employees
  • Direct Support Staff
  • Employment Specialists
Cost:

$30.00 per person
Fee includes lunch

(Note: Invoice or credit card, please include an additional $5.00 per transaction for administrative fees.)
Registration: Contact Info:

Please mail registration and payment to:

Oregon Rehabilitation Association
1655 25th St SE
Salem, OR 97302-1103

Questions? Please contact Kathy Eddy by

Phone: 503-585-3337
Fax: 503-585-3722
E-mail: keddy@oregonrehabilitation.org
Documents:
[ Flyer / Registration ]
 
August 2005 [Back to top]
 
Date: Time:
August 17-18, 2005 No info available.
Title:
Chronic Disease Training Series
Sponsor:
Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation
Presenter(s):
The presenter will be Lola Olson, RN. With more than 40 years in nursing and 28 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities, Lola has abundant experience addressing issues specific to this population. Her work with the State of Oregon and her work in the community have given her knowledge of the local system and local issues.
Description:
OTAC is providing an SPD-sponsored Chronic Disease Training Series around the State for the remainder of 2005 and again in 2006. In this 2-day training, participants will learn to identify signs and symptoms, manage care, and work with medical professionals while caring for the individual with Diabetes, stroke, heart disease, or arthritis. This training addresses diet, pain detection and management, depression and more.

Upon completion, participants should be able to monitor and respond to behavior and mood changes, understand the disease process, better understand how to read the individual's behavior as it relates to medical symptoms, and work efficiently with doctors and other medical professionals. Participants will also receive a certificate upon completion.
Location:

(The Salem training will be held at the Willamette ESD building, Pine Room.)
Target Audience(s):
Individuals who work in group homes, foster homes, and with families.
Cost:
No info available.
Registration: Contact Info:

No info available.

Questions? Contact OTAC.

Phone: 503-364-9943
Fax: 503-364-1939
Documents:
[ Flyer ]
 
September 2005 [Back to top]
 
Date: Time:
Thursday - Saturday,
September 22-24, 2005		 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Check-In: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Title:

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders:
Into Action
Sponsor:
FASCETS, Inc.
Presenter(s):
Facilitator: Diane V. Malbin, MSW
Description:

Goals:
This training is designed to provide and build on foundational information about FASD, the effects of other drugs on fetal development and the long-term effects of such exposure on children, adolescents and adults. In addition, the range, degree, and variability of effects of prenatal drug exposure are explored. A conceptual foundation is provided to support development of effective strategies and facilitate long-term collaboration. Concrete, pragmatic examples of effective strategies and improved outcomes for people with FASD are central to this training.

Intro:
This three-day training is designed to provide 1) a foundation for understanding neurobehavioral disorders, 2) a framework for developing effective techniques, and 3) support for implementation of these techniques in different settings. Content includes current, research-based information on FASD, a conceptual model for applying a neurocognitive approach, and specifically includes opportunities to develop and plan implementation of strategies. The training format includes lecture, slides, videos, and small and large group exercises. Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout. Handouts and resources are provided.

Certificates of completion will be provided and 19.5 hours of Continuing Education Credits for NASW and ACCBO have been approved. Please contact your professional organization for information regarding CEU requirements.

(Note: please see the flyer for additional agenda and schedule information.)
Location:

Mark Spencer Hotel
409 SW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Lodging:
Please arrange your lodging directly through the Mark Spencer Hotel. A block of rooms will be held for participants until August 22, 2005. (Room availability cannot be guaranteed at the Mark Spencer after that date.) Reduced room rates have been arranged. Please reference FASCETS at the time of registration for this reduced rate. Please note that pets ARE permitted at the Mark Spencer.

Telephone registration: 1-800-548-3934. For on-line registration and additional information about the hotel, go to: hospitality@markspencer.com

Target Audience(s):
Course content was developed for a diverse audience, including parents and professionals representing a wide range of disciplines. Participants have included teachers, administrators, psychologists, social workers, mental health and addictions professionals, physicians, nurses, and attorneys, among others. The intent of this format is to provide a common language for those working with people with FASD, their family systems, and to facilitate communication and support ongoing networking and collaboration. The long-term goal is to contribute to prevention of FASD.
Cost:
Registration fee: $325
Registration: Contact Info:

To confirm registration, please enclose a check or money order payable to FASCETS with registration form.

The payment is non-refundable, but transferable.

Mail to:
FASCETS
15500-L NW Ferry Road
Portland, OR 97231-1331

Questions? Please contact Wendy Temko by:

Phone: 503-621-1271
E-mail: dmalbin@fascets.org

Documents:
[ Flyer ] - [ Registration ]
 
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