Noteworthy News
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- COVID-19 and Employment Supports
- The 20th Employment Supports Symposium is GOING VIRTUAL! Check out all of the details NOW!
- Get Your Complimentary Copy of the Dreams Coming True Audiobook Now!
- Read the recent statement on civil rights by The Board of Pennsylvania APSE
Media
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| October 26, 2020 |
October 27, 202010:00 am: Diversity in Business Panel Discussion (Online)October 27, 2020 – 
Diversity – A word that comes up in many conversations. It is not just a buzzword, a quota, or even a program. Dive deeper into the conversation as panelists share, explore, and question how businesses can do and be better. Continue to learn and navigate tough conversations in the workplace. 10:00 am: Now More Than Ever: Self-Care & Wellness in the Workplace & Beyond (Online)October 27, 2020 –
"Treat your body as a temple." "It takes a village..." "It starts with me." We have heard these statements time and gain, but in these times of change and shift, our own self-care and definition of wellness has become ever more expansive and (unsurprisingly) has filtered into all aspects of life. |
October 28, 20201:00 pm: My Person-Centered Journey (Online)October 28, 2020 –
Person-centered planning has helped many people achieve a better life of their choosing. Liz Humphrey shares her achievement of a life of her choosing, and her personal experiences on her "Person-Centered Journey"! 2:30 pm: Home S-T-R-E-T-C-H with Networks! (Online)October 28, 2020 – 
Join the Networks "s-t-r-e-t-c-h crew” on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2:30 - 2:50 pm EDT as we all take a little break in our afternoon (or morning or whatever time it is in your time zone)! Together we’ll gently move, re-set, & invigorate our beautiful selves. Don’t just be a couch potato or desk jockey… join us to move & groove!! 3:00 pm: 20th Annual Points of Transformation Awards (Online)October 28, 2020 – October 30, 2020 
This year we will celebrate each nominee as a winner/honorable mention via a virtual program on October 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST. The event will take place via Zoom and registration for each date is required. Registration will close once the capacity of 250 participants has been reached per date. |
October 29, 20203:00 pm: 20th Annual Points of Transformation Awards (Online)October 28, 2020 – October 30, 2020
This year we will celebrate each nominee as a winner/honorable mention via a virtual program on October 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST. The event will take place via Zoom and registration for each date is required. Registration will close once the capacity of 250 participants has been reached per date. 1:00 pm: ENDNOTE: Full Accessibility & Inclusion in the Workplace (Online)October 29, 2020 –
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a core value of many organizations. Inclusion is incomplete without individuals with disabilities, but disability inclusion is often understated and sometimes ignored in D&I initiatives. |
October 30, 20203:00 pm: 20th Annual Points of Transformation Awards (Online)October 28, 2020 – October 30, 2020
This year we will celebrate each nominee as a winner/honorable mention via a virtual program on October 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST. The event will take place via Zoom and registration for each date is required. Registration will close once the capacity of 250 participants has been reached per date. |
October 31, 2020 | November 1, 2020 |
November 2, 202010:00 am: Facilitation Skills - Trainers' Bootcamp (Online)November 2, 2020 – 
Philadelphia DBH, in collaboration with Networks for Training and Development, Inc., is proud to offer a special bootcamp opportunity for trainers. This workshop will focus on adult learning theory and best practices in facilitating training experiences. 8:00 pm: Healing Circle (Conference Call)November 2, 2020 – 
Are you struggling to keep your footing in this swirling world of change, trying to keep your positive energy up, bring increased focus to your own wellness, have a special intention you’d like others to help lend their good thoughts to, &/or want to take a few minutes to breathe with other like-minded friends?? Please join us each 1st Monday of the month as we share a brief 20 minute meditation together. |
November 3, 2020 |
November 4, 202010:00 am: Confident Communicating (Online)November 4, 2020 –
This session is an interactive public speaking seminar designed to give you an edge during job interviews, internships, networking events and professional interactions. The ultimate result is enhanced interpersonal connection and public speaking confidence. Join us and learn how to get noticed! 3:00 pm: The Employment Forum - Virtual Meeting (Online)November 4, 2020 – 
Employment Forum: Topic Coming Soon! |
November 5, 20202:00 pm: Stand By Me: Putting Trauma Support Into Action for Everyone Everyday (Online)November 5, 2020 – 
For the past several years, learning about the impact of trauma has been the focus of much training. It is clear that trauma is often the root cause for actions and emotions that are difficult to understand in people we support. |
November 6, 2020 | November 7, 2020 | November 8, 2020 |
| November 9, 2020 |
November 10, 202010:00 am: Hashtags -> Dollar $igns: Using Social Media to Grow Your Businesss (Online)November 10, 2020 –
This session explores how social media can help grow a business. Join us as Will Toms discusses how social media users can evolve from arbitrary posting to a more strategic approach. |
November 11, 2020 |
November 12, 20202:00 pm: Stand By Me: Putting Trauma Support Into Action for Everyone Everyday (Online)November 12, 2020 –
For the past several years, learning about the impact of trauma has been the focus of much training. It is clear that trauma is often the root cause for actions and emotions that are difficult to understand in people we support. |
November 13, 2020 | November 14, 2020 | November 15, 2020 |
| November 16, 2020 |
November 17, 202010:00 am: Using Music as a Self-Care Strategy for Mindfulness During Challenging Times (Online)November 17, 2020 –
This interactive presentation is filled with practical strategies you can use everyday to elicit calm, focus and mindfulness -especially during these challenging times. The active use of music is scientifically proven to improve your mood, relieve stress, increase mental focus and to support social. connections. |
November 18, 20203:00 pm: The Employment Forum - Virtual Meeting (Online)November 18, 2020 –
Employment Forum: Topic Coming Soon! |
November 19, 20202:00 pm: Stand By Me: Putting Trauma Support Into Action for Everyone Everyday (Online)November 19, 2020 –
For the past several years, learning about the impact of trauma has been the focus of much training. It is clear that trauma is often the root cause for actions and emotions that are difficult to understand in people we support. |
November 20, 2020 | November 21, 2020 | November 22, 2020 |
| November 23, 2020 |
November 24, 202010:00 am: Transitioning to Employment: Stories of Young Adults Transitioning to Employment (Online)November 24, 2020 –
Join us to hear the stories of young adults transitioning to the world of employment with support of employment transition programs, employers and accommodations. This session shares a framework for success on the job through matching talents, interests, accommodations and employment opportunities for success. |
November 25, 20202:30 pm: Home S-T-R-E-T-C-H with Networks! (Online)November 25, 2020 –
Join the Networks "s-t-r-e-t-c-h crew” on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2:30 - 2:50 pm EDT as we all take a little break in our afternoon (or morning or whatever time it is in your time zone)! Together we’ll gently move, re-set, & invigorate our beautiful selves. Don’t just be a couch potato or desk jockey… join us to move & groove!! |
November 26, 2020 | November 27, 2020 | November 28, 2020 | November 29, 2020 |
| November 30, 2020 |
December 1, 20203:00 pm: How Far Can A Needle Carry You? Quiltmaking for Social ChangeDecember 1, 2020 – 
Join us as we hear inspiring stories and insightful reflections from Betty Leacraft, Dindga McCannon and Beth Mount - three master artists, who, like Hystercine Rankin, have risen from humble beginnings to enjoy national and international success and recognition for their work as quilt makers. |
December 2, 20203:00 pm: The Employment Forum - Virtual Meeting (Online)December 2, 2020 –
Employment Forum: Topic Coming Soon! |
December 3, 20202:00 pm: Fading Gracefully: Using Systematic Instruction to Guide Services (Online) |
December 4, 2020 | December 5, 2020 | December 6, 2020 |
Upcoming Events
- November 24, 2020, 10:00 am: Transitioning to Employment: Stories of Young Adults Transitioning to Employment (Online)
- November 25, 2020, 2:30 pm: Home S-T-R-E-T-C-H with Networks! (Online)
- December 1, 2020, 3:00 pm: How Far Can A Needle Carry You? Quiltmaking for Social Change
- December 2, 2020, 3:00 pm: The Employment Forum - Virtual Meeting (Online)
- December 3, 2020, 2:00 pm: Fading Gracefully: Using Systematic Instruction to Guide Services (Online)