DDI Training and Events Calendar
The DDI Training and Events Calendar shows the training events, conferences, talks and other opportunities being hosted or sponsored by DDI. If you have any questions regarding a specific event please feel free to contact the person listed under each event or DDI at ai3063@wayne.edu
Check back to this page often for updates and new events.
Successes with, and Lessons Learned from, the Mt. Pleasant Center Closure
Date and Time: Friday October 30, 2009
Event name: Family Support Navigation Training
Date and Time: Thursday November 5, 2009
Location: Livingston County Community Mental Health, 2280 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843
Target Audience: Livingston County Family Navigators
Contact Information: Elizabeth Janks, e.janks@wayne.edu 313-577-6368
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu
Event Description: Training for Livingston County Family Navigators.
Event name: Empowerment Education Training: Person Centered Planning: Valuing the Contributions of Direct Support Professionals
Date and Time: Friday November 6, 2009
Location: Goodwill Industries, 711 N. Saginaw, Suite 206, Flint, MI 48503
Target Audience: Direct Support Professionals, Persons with Disabilities, and Family Members
Contact Information: Michael Bray, mikebray@wayne.edu or 313-577-6684
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/empowerment_education.php
Cost: Free
Event Description: If you are interested in scheduling free Empowerment Education training at your organization, or would like to participate individually, please contact Michael Bray for further information, or visit the Empowerment Education Website. Thank you.
Event name: Empowerment Education Training: Self-determination: Our Right to Meaningful and Fulfilling Lives
Date and Time: Friday November 6, 2009
Location: Goodwill Industries, 711 N. Saginaw, Suite 206, Flint, MI 48503
Target Audience: Direct Support Professionals, Persons with Disabilities, and Family Members
Contact Information: Michael Bray, mikebray@wayne.edu or 313-577-6684
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/empowerment_education.php
Cost: Free
Event Description: If you are interested in scheduling free Empowerment Education training at your organization, or would like to participate individually, please contact Michael Bray for further information, or visit the Empowerment Education Website. Thank you.
Event Name: Parenting Workshop Series: Making a Connection
Date and Time: Friday November 6, 2009, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Location: Developmental Disabilities Institute, 4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268, Detroit, MI 48202
Target Audience: Parents of children with disabilities
Contact Information: Rosetta Howard 313-577-6708 or be5559@wayne.edu
Web Link: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/detroit360.php
Cost: Free
Event Description: In this workshop, parents will engage in a conversation about the "power" of positive comments and encouragement with their children and how to employ strategies based on this.
Event Name: Parenting Workshop Series: Making it Happen
Date and Time: Friday November 13, 2009, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Location: Developmental Disabilities Institute, 4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268, Detroit, MI 48202
Target Audience: Parents of children with disabilities
Contact Information: Rosetta Howard 313-577-6708 or be5559@wayne.edu
Web Link: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/detroit360.php
Cost: Free
Event Description: In this workshop, parents will engage in a conversation about how to link positive comments, encouragement, and play to children's behavior.
Event name: Empowerment Education Training: Person Centered Planning: Valuing the Contributions of Direct Support Professionals
Date and Time: Friday November 13, 2009
Location: Neighborhood Service Organization, 220 Bagley, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226
Target Audience: Direct Support Professionals, Persons with Disabilities, and Family Members
Contact Information: Michael Bray, mikebray@wayne.edu or 313-577-6684
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/empowerment_education.php
Cost: Free
Event Description: If you are interested in scheduling free Empowerment Education training at your organization, or would like to participate individually, please contact Michael Bray for further information, or visit the Empowerment Education Website. Thank you.
Event name: SEAM Project Special Education Training: Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Date and Time: Wednesday November 18, 2009, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Power, Hope & Grace Bible Church, 6495 West Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48210
Target Audience: Families of children with special needs who reside in Southwest Detroit
Contact Information: Julia Hernandez, (313) 577-5819 or email at juliaphernandez@wayne.edu
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/seam.php
Event Description: DDI's Supporting Educational Achievement for Minorities (SEAM) Project will be hosting a series of parent training workshops focusing on topics related to special education. These trainings are free and currently offered for English-speaking families of children with special needs residing in Southwest Detroit. Spanish-speaking training dates will be announced in early 2010. If you are interested in attending any of these events, please contact the SEAM project director, Julia Hernandez, to register as space is limited.
Event name: Easter Seals Family Support Conference Call Series: "What is Family Support?"
Date and Time: Wednesday November 18, 2009, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Event name: Detroit 360 Family Support Group Meeting with Guest Speaker, Euwan Singleton, Michigan Commission for the Blind
Date and Time: Thursday November 19, 2009, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Developmental Disabilities Institute, 4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268, Detroit, MI 48202
Target Audience: Families of children with special needs participating in the Detroit 360 Project
Contact Information: Claudette Cameron, (313) 577-0382 or email at aw9496@wayne.edu
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/detroit360.php
Event Description: The Detroit Family Support 360 Project hosts a monthly Family Support Group for families who participate in the project. Each meeting gives families a chance to network, share their stories, and learn new information and techniques for attaining the supports and resources that they desire. Special guest speakers provide participants with information that they can use to address issues related to their children with disabilities and the obstacles faced on a daily basis.
Event Name: Parenting Workshop Series: Why Do Children Do What They Do?
Date and Time: Friday November 20, 2009, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Location: Developmental Disabilities Institute, 4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268, Detroit, MI 48202
Target Audience: Parents of children with disabilities
Contact Information: Rosetta Howard 313-577-6708 or be5559@wayne.edu
Web Link: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/detroit360.php
Cost: Free
Event Description: In this workshop, parents will engage in a conversation about behaviors to see less and more of, providing clear expectations, and developing and strengthening household rules.
Event name: SEAM Project Special Education Training: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Date and Time: Wednesday December 9, 2009, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Power, Hope & Grace Bible Church, 6495 West Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48210
Target Audience: Families of children with special needs who reside in Southwest Detroit
Contact Information: Julia Hernandez, (313) 577-5819 or email at juliaphernandez@wayne.edu
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/seam.php
Event Description: DDI's Supporting Educational Achievement for Minorities (SEAM) Project will be hosting a series of parent training workshops focusing on topics related to special education. These trainings are free and currently offered for English-speaking families of children with special needs residing in Southwest Detroit. Spanish-speaking training dates will be announced in early 2010. If you are interested in attending any of these events, please contact the SEAM project director, Julia Hernandez, to register as space is limited.
Event name: Detroit 360 Family Support Group Meeting with Guest Speaker, Caren Ivey, Parent and Advocate
Date and Time: Thursday December 17, 2009, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Developmental Disabilities Institute, 4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268, Detroit, MI 48202
Target Audience: Families of children with special needs participating in the Detroit 360 Project
Contact Information: Claudette Cameron, (313) 577-0382 or email at aw9496@wayne.edu
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/detroit360.php
Event Description:
The Detroit Family Support 360 Project hosts a monthly Family Support Group for families who participate in the project. Each meeting gives families a chance to network, share their stories, and learn new information and techniques for attaining the supports and resources that they desire. Special guest speakers provide participants with information that they can use to address issues related to their children with disabilities and the obstacles faced on a daily basis.
Event name: SEAM Project Special Education Training: Transition
Date and Time: Wednesday January 13, 2010, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Power, Hope & Grace Bible Church, 6495 West Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48210
Target Audience: Families of children with special needs who reside in Southwest Detroit
Contact Information: Julia Hernandez, (313) 577-5819 or email at juliaphernandez@wayne.edu
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/seam.php
Event Description: DDI's Supporting Educational Achievement for Minorities (SEAM) Project will be hosting a series of parent training workshops focusing on topics related to special education. These trainings are free and currently offered for English-speaking families of children with special needs residing in Southwest Detroit. Spanish-speaking training dates will be announced in early 2010. If you are interested in attending any of these events, please contact the SEAM project director, Julia Hernandez, to register as space is limited.
Event name: Detroit 360 Family Support Group Meeting with Guest Speaker, Dave Pankotai, Community Living Services
Date and Time: Thursday February 18, 2010, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Developmental Disabilities Institute, 4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268, Detroit, MI 48202
Target Audience: Families of children with special needs participating in the Detroit 360 Project
Contact Information: Claudette Cameron, (313) 577-0382 or email at aw9496@wayne.edu
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/detroit360.php
Event Description: The Detroit Family Support 360 Project hosts a monthly Family Support Group for families who participate in the project. Each meeting gives families a chance to network, share their stories, and learn new information and techniques for attaining the supports and resources that they desire. Special guest speakers provide participants with information that they can use to address issues related to their children with disabilities and the obstacles faced on a daily basis.
Event name: Detroit 360 Family Support Group Meeting with Guest Speaker, Carrie Moore, Starfish Headstart
Date and Time: Thursday March 18, 2010, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Developmental Disabilities Institute, 4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268, Detroit, MI 48202
Target Audience: Families of children with special needs participating in the Detroit 360 Project
Contact Information: Claudette Cameron, (313) 577-0382 or email at aw9496@wayne.edu
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/detroit360.php
Event Description: The Detroit Family Support 360 Project hosts a monthly Family Support Group for families who participate in the project. Each meeting gives families a chance to network, share their stories, and learn new information and techniques for attaining the supports and resources that they desire. Special guest speakers provide participants with information that they can use to address issues related to their children with disabilities and the obstacles faced on a daily basis.
Event name: Detroit 360 Family Support Group Meeting with Guest Speakers, Yolanda Talley & Alice Fort, Transition Specialists, Detroit Public Schools
Date and Time: Thursday April 15, 2010, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Developmental Disabilities Institute, 4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268, Detroit, MI 48202
Target Audience: Families of children with special needs participating in the Detroit 360 Project
Contact Information: Claudette Cameron, (313) 577-0382 or email at aw9496@wayne.edu
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/detroit360.php
Event Description: The Detroit Family Support 360 Project hosts a monthly Family Support Group for families who participate in the project. Each meeting gives families a chance to network, share their stories, and learn new information and techniques for attaining the supports and resources that they desire. Special guest speakers provide participants with information that they can use to address issues related to their children with disabilities and the obstacles faced on a daily basis.
Event name: Detroit 360 Family Support Group Meeting with Guest Speaker, Lisa Lepine, Attorney & Associate Director Arc Macomb
Date and Time: Thursday May 20, 2010, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Developmental Disabilities Institute, 4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268, Detroit, MI 48202
Target Audience: Families of children with special needs participating in the Detroit 360 Project
Contact Information: Claudette Cameron, (313) 577-0382 or email at aw9496@wayne.edu
Web Links: http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/detroit360.php
Event Description: The Detroit Family Support 360 Project hosts a monthly Family Support Group for families who participate in the project. Each meeting gives families a chance to network, share their stories, and learn new information and techniques for attaining the supports and resources that they desire. Special guest speakers provide participants with information that they can use to address issues related to their children with disabilities and the obstacles faced on a daily basis.