THINKing+change E-newsletter

THINK+change is The Arc of Aurora's training and education program that strives to change knowledge, attitude , and behavior to ultimately  improve the quality of life for people with  intellectual and other developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and the professionals in their lives.

THINKing+change is our E-newsletter about  TALKS, TRAININGS, TOOLS to help in your work for/with people with IDD .   

Year 2          |          Issue  4      |          December 2019
Season's  Greetings! 

A poignant look at the lives of several different caregivers in our Caregiving Across the Continuum TALKS offers a reflective look at the work many of us do or support all year long -- check those TALKS out via the link right below.  And if you have unspent monies in an education and outreach budget, THINK+change has TOOLS to jump start your work connecting with your community in the New Year.  Links to those resources are near the bottom of this newsletter.

We enter the New Year and New Decade with a renewed focus on offering TALKS TRAININGS and TOOLS that continue to help in your work for and with people with developmental disabilities.  Keep posted on what that looks like in 2020!

From all of us at THINK+change, we wish you joy in your homes and peace in your world this holiday season and throughout the New Year!
 
Jean N. Solis, MA
THINK+change | The Arc of Aurora
TALKS
THINK+change TALKS are provocative, in-person or video shorts.
Caregiving Across the Continuum 

Nearly 40 million caregivers in the U.S. provide care to adults with a disability or illness.  Caregiving Across the Continuum  is a 5-part series that features insightful stories of caregivers who support their loved ones who are adults with disabilities. The series shares the perspectives of an adoptive caregiver, a long-distance caregiver, a biological caregiver, an elder caregiver, and a daughter.
Want to  listen  to Caregiving Across the Continuum  podcast  instead?  CLICK HERE
TRAININGS
THINK+change TRAININGS are in-person or online targeted educational opportunities.
Every Customer Matters Online Training - REBOOT

The six-part Every Customer Matters online training series is a perfect resource to help ensure you and your team are prepared to welcome and support guests/customers with disabilities. Each training session includes a pre-and-post test and a short (4 minutes or less) video that focuses on best practices in supporting and interacting with people with disabilities. Pre-/post-tests and a wall poster are available at no-cost other than a shipping and handling fee.
.
Adult Services for Coloradans with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Training

This quarter, The Arc of Aurora's advocacy team discuss services and supports available to adults in Colorado with IDD. This five-part podcast/vodcast TRAINING offered by THINK+change provides basic information on:
  • Background: What is available for adults in Colorado with IDDs?
  • What waivers are available to adults in Colorado with IDDs?
  • What day and employment services are available to adults in Colorado with IDDs? 
  • What residential options are available to adults in Colorado with IDDs?
  • What is Colorado's Family Caregiver Option?
Don't miss out on these valuable and FREE educational opportunities!


Don't miss out on these valuable and FREE educational opportunities!
VODCAST
Watch vodcast episodes anywhere and anytime on a phone, tablet, or computer - even a smart TV.

Want to watch the series?   CLICK HERE
PODCAST
Listen to podcast episodes anywhere and anytime on a phone, tablet, or computer - even in the car or while at the gym.

Want to listen to the series?  CLICK HERE and scroll down


Click here to learn more about previously featured TRAININGS
TOOLS
THINK+change TOOLS are tangible educational products.
Need education outreach TOOLS? We've got them! 

We can't believe it's almost the end of 2019 and the beginning of a new decade! Do you have unspent money in your budget? Consider putting that money to good use and order THINK+change TOOLS. We have an array of resources that can help in your work to  improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, their families, and the professionals in their lives.
 
Every Victim Matters poster - Reinforce best practices for working and interacting with victims who have disabilities. Hang one in your break room to remind your staff of best practices. Hang one in your lobby to remind clients of the values that surround your work.
Critical Incidence Reporting (CIR) - To support professionals who investigate crimes against at-risk adults in Colorado, including those with intellectual and other developmental disabilities? THINK+change's CIR TOOL is at no-cost to you. Use to outreach to law enforcement, case management, or adult protective case workers.
Communication Quick Tips - Provides tips for communication with citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Great for law enforcement and other justice professionals. 
Every Customer Matters poster - Reinforce best practices for working and interacting with customers who have disabilities. Hang one in your break room to remind your staff of best practices. Hang one in your lobby to remind guests of the values that surround your work.The Every Customer Matters poster is currently on backorder. Send Jean an email to be added to the wait list.
Have questions about anything in this newsletter?  Connect with a human.

At THINK+change, we provide the extraordinary service that we want to experience ourselves. You're not going to run into an outrageously lengthy phone menu when you call us, and your email isn't going to the inbox black hole. 

So give us a shout and l et's do something awesome together!

STAY CONNECTED:
Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter