Yachad’s Continuing Education Conference for Disability Professionals was held on Thursday, November 19, at IVDU Boys School in Brooklyn, coordinated by Michelle Mintz, LCSW, Clinical Director of Jewish Union Foundation.
Forty six professionals comprised of Medicaid Service Coordinators, Supervisors and Social Workers from different agencies across the New York Area were in attendance. Topics Included: Navigating the New OPWDD; Sexuality, Dating, and Marriage; Sensitivity and Person First Language; A panel from IVDU staff focused on ensuring a comprehensive approach for your child/client; Supportive and effective supervision: Q and A; Understanding Psychoeducational Evaluations; and Applied Behavioral Analysis.
The conference was successful, and the attendees enjoyed the sessions, as well as networking throughout the day with colleagues and Yachad staff. The presenters were all staff who are involved in multitude of Yachad programs.