Community Education in Disabilities Seminar Series 2013
The Interdisciplinary Leadership Training seminars present state-of-the-art programs on interdisciplinary practice.
Topics
Topics address quality of life issues across the life span for persons with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities, children with special health care needs, and their families.
Focus
Sessions focus on current and future directions in family-centered prevention and intervention approaches for diverse populations and address collaboration at local, state, and national levels.
Who should attend
Healthcare, mental health and social service personnel, nurses, teachers, therapists, direct care staff, family members, speech-language pathologists, and individuals with disabilities should attend.
Registration Fee
Sessions are FREE however, advance registration is required for attendees. Students are highly encouraged to attend. There are fees associated with specific continuing education credit. See below for more details. View the Grievance Policy and Complaint Procedures for further information.
Place
All sessions will take place at the Boling Center, located at 711 Jefferson Avenue in Memphis. Web-conferencing is available upon request through Adobe Connect.
Remote Viewing
A request for a remote viewing site requires a 10-day advanced notice to verify compatibility of equipment. Preference will be given to sites with at least five (5) participants. Attendees will be able to view and participate in discussion and interact with presenters. *Please note that remote site participants must register for the session.
Time
Due to requests by participants the duration of ILTs has been amended. The time for each offering is listed below with the date. Please make a note of the start time for each ILT offering.
Dates/Topics
The final topics and speakers are now available. Please feel free to share these dates and times for the spring seminar series.
January 31, 2013 |
1pm–3pm |
Aging & Disability: What’s the Connection? A Panel of UCEDD Speakers: Lynne Tomasa, AZ; Sue Fox, NH; Laura Robinson, NY; Anna Esbensen, OH; Judith Holt, CO; & Tera Yoder, VA This webinar will feature 6 national AUCD Network programs with a specific focus on research, service and training regarding the topic of aging and disability. The webinar will include a facilitated panel of guests from Arizona, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Colorado, and Virginia |
March 21, 2013 |
9am-11am |
Incorporating Racial-Cultural Competence into Health Care Settings This webinar will feature Dr. Sha’Kema Blackmon from the University of Memphis, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Dr. Blackmon received her Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago in 2010. Dr. Blackmon’s research interests focus on social justice and multicultural issues consisting of two tracks: the psychology of African Americans and the multicultural competence of health care professionals who serve people of color. |
April 11, 2013 |
9am–11am |
Education Across the Life Span: Secondary, Transition and Post-Secondary Education Initiatives This webinar will highlight three innovative programs for advocacy and access to education for people with disabilities. Debra Vitale, LCSW will present her work with the innovative Special Education Parent Teacher Association chartered last year in Shelby County and the first in the state of Tennessee. Melvin L. Jackson and Crystal Godwin from University of Tennessee Center for Literacy, Education and Employment will present the transition and self-determination project and Maurice Williams, MA from the University of Memphis will discuss the highlights from the first semester of Tiger LIFE, a post-secondary program for people with intellectual disabilities. |
April 19, 2013 |
9am-12pm |
Stewards of Children – From Darkness to Light Stewards of Children takes a comprehensive approach to educating adults and youth-serving organizations to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It is designed for parents and for any organization that serves youth, including schools and educational institutions, faith centers, sports leagues, and law enforcement. |
April 30, 2013 |
8:30am–11:30am |
Interdisciplinary Leadership Training (ILT) Ethics Seminar The Interdisciplinary Leadership Training (ILT) Ethics seminars present topics addressing medical and behavioral issues for children with special health care needs and adults with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities across the life span. Sessions focus on current and future directions in family-centered care, intervention approaches for diverse populations, and collaboration at the local, state, and national levels. |
Download the brochure 
for the seminars that includes the registration form and return it either by fax or mail. For more information call 901-448-3127.
Continuing Education Credits-Approval Pending
Continuing education credits will be available for some or all sessions from the American Psychological Association, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Details are available for each session above. All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the conclusion of the seminar.
The University of Tennessee Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Tennessee Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The University of Tennessee adheres to the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists. Additional fee of $30.00 for APA CE credits.
The University of Tennessee Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. $10.00 fee
The American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) is requesting that participants of this course complete a short online survey about your continuing education experience with University of Tennessee, Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities as an Approved Provider. To access the survey go to http://www.aota.org/appsurvey .
Thank you for your participation.
The University of Tennessee Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. $10.00 fee
Registration
Individual registrations may be completed online or by fax to Elizabeth Bishop at 711 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38105, fax number 901-448-7097.
Contact
Contact the Training Coordinator, telephone (901) 448-3127 or toll-free (888) 572-2249.
Contact Us
Boling Center
711 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
Map 
Phone: 901-448-6511
Toll-free:888-572-2249
TDD:901-448-4677
Fax: 901-448-7097
Contact Us
Boling Center
711 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
Map
Phone: 901-448-6511
Toll-free:888-572-2249
TDD:901-448-4677
Fax: 901-448-7097
