Trainings offered by the Arc of Adams County staff, these trainings are scheduled by request only.
Self Advocacy Training
This a 4 week class ideal for self advocates to learn and refine their self-advocacy skills. Are you
new to using your self-advocacy skills? Want to increase your skills and confidence to speak up
for yourself? Want to get closer to reaching your goals? This class is for you! Ideal for
independent living programs, day programs, residential programs, advocacy groups. Groups of
10 or less recommended.
View PowerPoint here
For more information contact Joshua Wann, jwann@arcadams.org
Community/Victim Advocacy/First Responder Training
This is a 2 hour in-person/virtual training ideal for professionals wanting to learn more about working with
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community. This training
promotes disability awareness, tips to improve interactions, increase positive outcomes, learn
about community resources, and get any questions asked and answered!
View First Responder PowerPoint here
View Autism Spectrum Disorder PowerPoint here
For more information contact Kari Easterly, keasterly@arcadams.org
Conflict Resolution
This is a 1.5 hour in person/virtual training is ideal for professional in the I/DD system who are struggling with
conflict management. Learn more about your own conflict management style, how to work
better in teams, and how to be more person centered in your approach. Ideal for groups of 10
or less.
View Conflict Resolution PowerPoint here
For more information, contact Kari Easterly at keasterly@arcadams.org
If I Were You and You were Me
This is a 2 hour in-person/virtual training specifically for direct care staff and focused on person centered approaches.
Learn more about how our attitudes and beliefs effect our own behavior, how our behavior
may be contributing to other’s behaviors, learn to be more person centered, and encourage
more positive experiences. Ideal for groups of 10 or less.
For More information, contact Keasterly@arcadams.org
Service and Supports for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This is a training about Services and supports in the Developmental Disability System. This is an
hour training that is intended to be interactive so you can get all questions asked and
answered. Ideal for anyone but especially for transition aged individuals and parents.
View PowerPoint here
For More information, contact Keasterly@arcadams.org
Other Helpful Trainings on YouTube/Podcasts from Other Professionals
How to Become your Own PASA
Self Determination
Supported Decision Making
