Coaching Session: Planning Ahead: Aging, Roles, And Changing Needs

Adults with I/DD are living longer, and many families are navigating changing health, evolving roles, and aging caregivers. Yet conversations about aging are often delayed until a crisis forces urgent decisions, leaving everyone to navigate complex systems during an already stressful time. In our field, we devote significant attention to helping people build their futures in early adulthood, but we are less likely to encourage planning that addresses how needs change as individuals and families grow older. This virtual coaching session will focus on aging as it shows up in real life for people with I/DD and their families. We will talk about what to notice, how to start conversations, and how to encourage planning before a situation becomes urgent. Participants are encouraged to bring real-life scenarios so we can think through them together and share practical ideas and strategies that can be used right away.

 

Each session involves a brief introduction to the topic through use of key best practices, scenarios, case studies, and/or common experiences.  Participants will actively participate through guided conversation and sharing of strategies and promising practices.

 

Participants are expected to actively contribute to the conversation by coming prepared to brainstorm and share resources related to the topic.

 

 

In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera.  It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection.  You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.

 

To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.

Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.