Training DetailsWelcome to the Employment for People with Physical Disabilities Training, part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services trainings focused on Competitive Integrated Employment. People with physical disabilities can face many obstacles when pursuing employment, however, there are many benefits to the person and the employer when those obstacles are addressed and overcome. In this training, learn more about …
Nurturing Success: The Crucial Role of Personal and Professional Self-Care
BONUS Session 2/22/2024 – In this demanding profession, it can be difficult to prioritize care for one’s own mental and physical well-being. Join us as expert Dr. Coleman shares best practices, techniques, and self-care strategies for the mental health professional.
The Ethics of Advancing Mental Health Equity
Starting 2/7/2024 – Explore how behavioral health equity impacts health care outcomes and consider opportunities to meaningfully address mental health disparities.
Words and Actions Matter: Creating Welcoming and Affirming Environments for LGBTQ+ Individuals
Starting 1/24/2024 – Join a hopeful and proactive dialogue to give professionals deeper insight into the ways that we can support LGBTQ+ people and their allies.
Assuring Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
Starting 11/6/2023 – Explore meaningful efforts to engage with people who speak diverse languages and to communicate effectively with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Intersection of Race, Trauma, and Mental Health
Starting 10/10/2023 – Learn more about how allies have supported women of color and ways in which mental health practitioners can contribute to advancing behavioral health equity.
Equity and Racial Justice in Mental Health Service Provision
Date Changed to 10/5/2023 – Examine gaps in treatment that disproportionately impact marginalized groups and explore strategies to better serve all patients.
Positive Behavior Supports in the Workplace
Learn about old and new ways of thinking about challenging behaviors and strategies to address them on the job.
Benefits and Work: The Impact of Work on Benefits
Learn more about how to best support people with disabilities in exploring and pursuing competitive integrated employment and make informed choices about their disability and health benefits.
Ticket to Work: Helping People Achieve Their Work Goals
This program supports people with disabilities in finding a job, maintaining a job, or growing their careers.
Workplace Personal Assistant (WPA) Training
This service allows individuals with disabilities needing ongoing support with maintaining employment to be independent and integrated in their workplace.