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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.
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Greetings ~
Summer is heating up, and so are NO-COST products from THINK+change! In this issue, check out new TALKS, TRAININGS, and TOOLS about:
From all of us at THINK+change, have a great summer with loved ones and a lot of fun in the sun!
Stay curious,
Erica Dennison
THINK+change & Programs Director
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TALKS
Provocative, in-person or video shorts
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VIDEO STORYTELLING ABOUT SAFETY, SUPPORT, AND REUNIFICATION
Developmental Disabilities and Foster Care, a series of different perspectives
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Foster care is a temporary arrangement that gives youth a safe place to live when their parents or family of origin are unable to safely care for them. The ultimate goal is to safely reunite a child with their family and to make a positive, long-lasting change in their lives. When parents and/or children with a developmental disability enter the foster care system, both placement and reunification can be challenging. This mini-documentary storytelling series features various perspectives of those with backgrounds in the foster care system including disability advocacy, child welfare, disability services, foster family recruitment and retention, and a lived experience.
Why you should watch
- Understand that we are facing a shortage of foster families and resources nationwide and that the deficit is even greater for adolescents with disabilities who need placement.
- Learn about how you can make an impact in your community to support children with developmental disabilities who are facing out-of-home placement.
- Introduce yourself to disability prejudgment of parents who have developmental disabilities.
- Discover that there are resources and organizations that have a goal to reunify a child with their family while ensuring safety.
Who should watch
- Parents of children with developmental disabilities;
- Families who may have children in the foster care system or are at risk of entering the foster care system,
- Individuals interested in becoming a foster parent;
- Child protection entities;
- Professionals that support people with disabilities;
- Advocacy organizations; and
- Disability organizations.
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Prefer a podcast? This series is also available as a full-length podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. |
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TRAININGS
In-person or online targeted education opportunities
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PODCAST & VODCAST
Expanding Access & CBD Therapies for People with Disabilities
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It can be a complicated world when individuals, families, and professionals want to safely navigate CBD access as we sit in limbo between federal and state laws and regulations. This 4-part podcast/vodcast series helps you explore the facts and can help bust the myths about people with developmental disabilities using therapeutic CBD.
Episode 1: CBD 101 & Developmental Disabilities
- What CBD is, and why people are interested in exploring its medical and therapeutic uses;
- Hear stories about the effects CBD has had on individuals with DD and their families;
- Learn about published and continuing research between Johns Hopkins University and the Realm of Caring Foundation; and
- Safety tips on navigating the complicated retail market of CBD.
Episode 2: CBD in School Settings
Episode 3: CBD in Home and Community Based Settings (HCBS)
Episode 4: Epidiolex (cannabidiol) & Developmental Disabilities
- What Epidiolex is and what it's currently approved for;
- Learn about continuing research on Epidiolex use for other disabilities and health conditions;
- The difference between Epidiolex and retail CBD;
- How you can have a conversation with your physician about exploring Epidiolex; and
- How you can safely navigate products.
Why you should tune in
CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-intoxicating and non-psychoactive part of the hemp plant that has been known to provide symptom relief in individuals with disabilities. The therapeutic properties of CBD have been demonstrated and continue to be researched, but due to the discrepancy between state and federal law and regulations, it can be complicated to safely navigate an unregulated market of products and expand access in different settings.
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ONLINE TRAINING COURSE on THINK+change Academy
Supporting Youth with Developmental Disabilities Who Enter the Juvenile Criminal Justice System
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You will walk away with a basic understanding of:
- The ins and outs of the Juvenile Justice System and what to expect;
- Accommodations for youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system;
- How to get appropriate help for youth with disabilities; and
- Strategies to replace traditional approaches.
What to expect
Who should take this course
- Parents and caregivers of youth with developmental disabilities;
- Professionals who work in the developmental disability system;
- Justice professionals; and
- Local law enforcement agency personnel.
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TOOLS
Tangible educational products
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Acronym Quick Reference Guide |
The disability system in Colorado can be confusing! This Acronym Quick Reference Guide will help you understand what acronyms you may hear and what they may mean.
Acronyms and Terms in this guide:
- Accommodations
- Assessments
- Diagnoses and other Medical Terms
- Educational and Developmental Terms
- Financial Terms
- Government Offices & Benefits
- Home and Community Based Service Waivers
- Laws & other Legal Terms
- Organizations
- Supports & Services
- Functional & Behavioral Terms
This guide is meant to aid the community with easily locating and understanding frequently used acronyms in the disability world. This list is not exhaustive of all disability-related acronyms and is updated regularly.
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Want more information about any THINK+change TALKS, TRAININGS, or TOOLS? Just ask – we'd love to connect. |
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Use any of the below podcast platforms? You can listen to us there too!
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Erica Dennison
THINK+change & Programs Director
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