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The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Advisory Board (Board), established under section 1252 of the Federal Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C.A. § 300d-52), will hold a virtual public meeting on February 4, 2022. Due to health concerns related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the virtual public meeting will be conducted by means of Microsoft Teams from 10:00 am–3:00 pm.

Meeting materials will be sent out before the virtual public meeting and will also be available on the Board’s website. Questions should be directed to Nicole Johnson. To join the Microsoft Teams meeting, call (267) 332-8737. The conference ID is 126 841 107#.

The Department of Health’s (DOH) Head Injury Program (HIP) strives to ensure that eligible individuals who have a TBI receive high quality rehabilitative services aimed at reducing functional limitations and improving quality of life. The TBI Board assists the DOH in understanding and meeting the needs of persons living with traumatic brain injury and their families. This quarterly virtual public meeting will provide updates on a variety of topics, including the number of people served by HIP. In addition, meeting participants will discuss budgetary and programmatic issues, community programs relating to traumatic brain injury, and available advocacy opportunities.

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The Alzheimer’s Association will be conducting a virtual dementia caregiver symposium on December 14, 2021, from 10:00 am–2:00 pm. Please refer to the information below and the link to register.


VIRTUAL DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SYMPOSIUM 
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 
10:00 am–2:00 pm

Register Today!

Register today to join the Alzheimer’s Association for a special half-day Virtual Dementia Caregiver Symposium. This program affords caregivers the opportunity to connect with peers and professionals while enhancing their caregiving skills. Attend to learn practical tips as well as how to connect to vital community-based resources.

Featured Topics:

  • PERSPECTIVES ON CAREGIVING PANEL highlighting practical strategies and tools from varying outlooks. Moderated by Amy Goyer, AARP’s national family and caregiving expert.
  • RESOURCES IN MY COMMUNITY PANEL DISCUSSION with experts from the PA Caregiver Support Program and Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources. Moderated by Matt Trott, Division Manager for the Greater Erie Community Action Committee.

PLUS… Learn about a new state law that helps expand benefits for Pennsylvania’s unpaid caregivers, and gain strategies for managing dementia-related symptoms and behaviors.

Mark your calendar, register to join, and invite others!
To learn more, call the 24/7 Alzheimer’s Association Helpline: 800-272-3900.

In partnership with:
AARP PA
P4A
PA Department of Aging

There is still time to register for the 2021 virtual Psychostimulant Symposium. With the increase in stimulant and polysubstance use in the commonwealth, the symposium, which is being held December 1–2, will serve as a platform to learn the dangers associated with the misuse of psychostimulants while discovering tactics for preventing widespread psychostimulant use disorder, protecting individuals and communities, and providing effective treatment. Attendance is free, but registration is required.

More information, including registration, is available here. Questions about the symposium should be emailed here.

The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Advisory Board, established under section 1252 of the Federal Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C.A. § 300d-52), will hold a virtual public meeting on Friday, November 5, 2021. Due to health concerns related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the virtual public meeting will be conducted by means of Microsoft Teams from 10:00 am–3:00 pm.

Meeting materials will be sent out before the virtual public meeting and will also be available on the TBI Advisory’s website.

To join the Microsoft Teams meeting, dial: (267) 332-8737. The conference ID is 594 546 760#.

The Department of Health’s (DOH) Head Injury Program (HIP) strives to ensure that eligible individuals who have a traumatic brain injury receive high quality rehabilitative services aimed at reducing functional limitations and improving quality of life. The TBI Advisory Board assists the Department in understanding and meeting the needs of persons living with traumatic brain injury and their families. This quarterly virtual public meeting will provide updates on a variety of topics, including the number of people served by HIP. In addition, meeting participants will discuss budgetary and programmatic issues, community programs relating to traumatic brain injury, and available advocacy opportunities.

For additional information, or for persons with a disability who wish to attend the virtual public meeting and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to do so, contact Nicole Johnson, Division of Community Systems Development and Outreach at (717) 772-2763, or for speech and/or hearing-impaired persons, contact V/TT (717) 783-6514 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Services at (800) 654-5984.

Questions about the meeting should be directed to Nicole Johnson.

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HCBS Virtual Policy Forum: “The Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19: What We Know and What We Need to Do”

Join Megan Sanders from the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration as she summarizes the results of a 12-month follow-up survey on the direct support workforce and their experiences supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the COVID-19.

This webinar will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 11:00 am–11:45 am ET. 

Click here to register.

Related resources to the above DSP workforce study report:

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This three-hour virtual training is approved by the Departments of Human Services, Education, and State and meets all requirements for training on recognizing and reporting child abuse (to include Act 126 for school employees).

It is also approved for continuing education credits under Act 31 (Department of State for health-related licenses) and Act 48 (Department of Education for teachers) at no cost. PFSA will submit your training verification to the Department of State or Education as appropriate on your behalf (details provided during training).

Please register for your preferred training date and time by clicking one of the session links below. Each person must log in through separate devices, using the unique access link emailed to them after registration to receive credit.

Wednesday, Sept. 1 — 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 1 — 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Thursday, Sept. 2 — 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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Friday, Sept. 3 — 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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Friday, Sept. 10 — 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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Saturday, Sept 11 — 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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Tuesday, Sept. 14 — 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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Thursday, Sept. 30 — 9:00 am–12:00 pm

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For questions or to schedule a session specifically for your organization, please email PFSA.

The 29th Virtual Forensic Rights and Treatment Conference is scheduled for December 1–2, 2021.

At this time, Drexel University’s Behavioral Healthcare Education is now seeking presentation proposals for the conference. Applicants are invited to submit an abstract for a 60-minute workshop consisting of 50 minutes of presentation and 10 minutes for Q&A. 

Presentation proposals are encouraged to illustrate this year’s theme: The Power of Opportunity – Creating Growth Through Effective Mental Health Supports.

To submit a proposal, please download this call for presentations document and fill in all information. Please note, the deadline to submit proposals is August 31, 2021. All proposals will be considered, but only a limited number can be selected. Notifications of proposal acceptance will be emailed September 27, 2021.

Please visit here for more details on the call for presentations. If you have further questions, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.