Past Events

Health Realization - the New Inside-Out Paradigm for Prevention, Education & Human Services

Jack Pransky - trainer

2nd Annual FACES (Families of Addiction Consulting for Effective Services) Conference & Dinner

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery-VT - Sharon Smith, founder of Momstell, speaker

Information & Referral Training (211)

Sponsored by Barre Agency of Human Services - Cathy Nellis, trainer - Free

May Video Series - Understanding Depression & Addiction

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery-VT, VT Integrated Services Initiative & VT Psychiatric Survivors - Free

2nd Annual Mentoring Conference

Sponsored by Mobius & the Permanent Fund

May Video Series - Personal Trauma

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery-VT, VT Intergrated Services Initiative & VT Psychiatric Survivors - Free

Know Your Rights in Recovery!

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery-VT, VT Dept of Health & Legal Action Center

"Supervision in the Real World"

Part of the Department of Corrections Supevisor Basic Training Program, this day long seminar focuses on the VSEA contract, Department of Human Resources policy & procedure and legal requirements of employee supervision. Peter Garon, AHS Human Resources Administrator, is the trainer.

Making Communication Happen III

Sponsored by VT Division of Disability & Aging Services & VT Communication Task Force - $60 ($25 reduced fee for people with disabilities & family members)

Increase Awareness & Sensitivity to Individuals Who are Deaf

Sponsored by VT Dept of Human Resources - Carrie Foster, trainer

American with Disabilities Act and the Department of Corrections ADA Directive.

This three hour teleconference event addresses the challenges and opportunities in applying ADA requirements in Correctional Settings.

Target Audience:
o Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents of Facilities
o Superintendents of Probation and Parole Offices
o Correctional Facility Shift Supervisors
o Caseworkers and Parole and Probation Officers
o Community Service Team Leaders
o Qualified Healthcare Provider Supervisors (MHM and PHS)
o Community High School of Vermont Special Education staff

Learning Objectives:
1.) Describe the historical and social context of the Americans with Disabilities Act and explain how this law applies to inmates and offenders under the supervision of the Vermont DOC.
2.) Define: “Disability” and “Reasonable Accommodation”
3.) Identify behaviors that suggest an individual may have a cognitive or psychological disability.
4.) Give examples of effective communication techniques to employ with people with cognitive or psychological disabilities.
5.) Explain how ADA Orientation is done in facilities and field offices
6.) Identify three situations where an individual under DOC supervision could be screened for a disability.
7.) Describe the process whereby an inmate or offender may request an accommodation.
8.) Identify the uses of forms associated with Directive 107.01
9.) Using the Responsibility Tables describe summarize the staff roles under the ADA Directive.

"The Motherhood Manifesto"

A documentary sponsered by the Kids are Priority One Coalition and Mama Says - Free

Part 1: An Overview of TALK LA (a family centered approach for mothers living with HIV/AIDS)

Sponsored by AIA Resource Center - Carla Elia, PhD, trainer - $25/session (part 2 on May 29th)

Bridges Out of Poverty (Burlington)

A training program leading to a new way of thinking about poverty and economic diversity. Poverty creates obstacles that require specific tactics to overcome. This workshop gives you the insight necessary to learn about the causes of poverty and its hidden rules and how to apply what you learn in your daily life - at home, work, and in the community.

Parenting the Hurt Foster or Adoptive Child

Sponsored by the Vermont Adoption Consortium - Dr. Gregory Keck, trainer - Various rates, CEUs available

Clearing the Path to Home - Legal Barriers for Homeless Persons

Sponsored by Institute on Homelessness & Trauma - Bonnie Milstein, an attorney from San Fransciso, trainer

May Video Series - Adults & Co-occurring

Sponsored by Friends of Recovery, VT Integrated Services Initiative & VT Psychiatric Surviors - Free

American with Disabilities Act and the Department of Corrections ADA Directive.

This three hour teleconference event addresses the challenges and opportunities in applying ADA requirements in Correctional Settings.

Target Audience:
o Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents of Facilities
o Superintendents of Probation and Parole Offices
o Correctional Facility Shift Supervisors
o Caseworkers and Parole and Probation Officers
o Community Service Team Leaders
o Qualified Healthcare Provider Supervisors (MHM and PHS)
o Community High School of Vermont Special Education staff

Learning Objectives:
1.) Describe the historical and social context of the Americans with Disabilities Act and explain how this law applies to inmates and offenders under the supervision of the Vermont DOC.
2.) Define: “Disability” and “Reasonable Accommodation”
3.) Identify behaviors that suggest an individual may have a cognitive or psychological disability.
4.) Give examples of effective communication techniques to employ with people with cognitive or psychological disabilities.
5.) Explain how ADA Orientation is done in facilities and field offices
6.) Identify three situations where an individual under DOC supervision could be screened for a disability.
7.) Describe the process whereby an inmate or offender may request an accommodation.
8.) Identify the uses of forms associated with Directive 107.01
9.) Using the Responsibility Tables describe summarize the staff roles under the ADA Directive.

State & Communities Share Their Experiences - Strengths & Hope for Recovery for Children & Families

Sponsored by the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement - this is a "webinar" - Free

Physical Development & Age-Appropriate Physical Activities

Sponsored by Central Vermont Community Action Council Head Start - Free