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Today as we mark #ParentMentalHealthDay, PFEW wellbeing co-lead, Paul Williams, discusses balancing parenthood and policing. “The life of a police officer is marked by the unpredictable nature of the job and complex decision-making. “Combine that with the demanding role of a parent, and a delicate juggling act ensues. The duty to protect and serve extends not only to the community but also to the officer's own household. “Time constraints become obvious as officers strive to meet the needs of their families while responding to the daily needs of communities and, in many aspects, harrowing situations. “This dual responsibility can give rise to many challenges, from missed family events to sleepless nights spent on the frontline.” Click the link below to read the full article 👇

Live Training! Reshaping Law Enforcement Interactions with Persons with a Mental Disability: Suggestions and Solutions | May 15, 2024 | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 CEs -- This training program will dive deep into the complex issues surrounding police encounters with individuals experiencing mental health crises. We'll explore the media narratives, research, and programs that aim to improve outcomes for all involved. Key topics include: + Analyzing "police reform" efforts and their successes/failures + Evaluating crisis intervention training models like CIT, CAHOOTS, and mobile crisis teams + Ensuring continuity of care between law enforcement, mental health providers, and hospitals + Highlighting the latest academic research on these critical challenges This training is designed for a wide range of professionals - from social workers and police officers to psychologists and ER staff. The goal is to provide a clear roadmap for realistic, evidence-based solutions that benefit both law enforcement and the mental health community. Register now to join this important discussion: https://hubs.li/Q02sVKJ10 Mental Disability Law and Policy Associates

🚀 Advocating for Legislative Action in New York State! 🗽 Let's champion the Federal SOC system's https://lnkd.in/eW9RnJK8 implementation in New York State and kickstart the proposal for vital legislative action. 📜 About the SOC see: https://lnkd.in/e_49t_Tg In an eye-opening article supported by HRSA of HHS, the research team highlighted: 🌟 "Urgent policy changes are needed to enhance employment services nationwide." 🧩 "Lack of public access to data for autistic individuals in Medicaid and Vocational Rehabilitation systems." Let's drive change together! 💪 #AdvocateForChange #PolicyReform #AutismEmployment Read the full article here:

Everyday Independence Albury hub has IMMEDIATE Positive Behaviour Support capacity with Kavita Sharma! 🔷 About Kavita🔷 Kavita has extensive experience working within the disability sector, she has previously worked as a support worker which sparked her interest in observing and analysing behaviours. “Using person-centred practice has supported me to understand the function behind behaviours, where I can then implement strategies to reduce behaviours and keep participants safe. I am currently working as child protection case worker and am passionate about using my skills to understand underlying problems, linking people to the right services, and promoting quality of life.” 🔷 PBS at Everyday Independence 🔷 Behaviour Support Practitioners provide exceptional individualized support to children and adults. They think differently, and approach their work with compassion and a curiosity to unpack why these behaviours occur. This is done by building an understanding of the person and the environments where they spend their time. They also gain valuable insights from their supports. Working together with the person and their supports, a PBS plan is created that aims to enhance a positive and safe everyday life for the person and their supports, while eliminating or reducing the use of restrictive practices. 🔷 Making referrals 🔷 Referrals can be made by completing our online referral form: https://lnkd.in/dFRs8cri Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about our services and how we can assist a person you are supporting. #PositiveBehaviourSupport #ImmediateCapacity #Albury #NDIS #alliedhealth #everydayindependence

Living with epilepsy and a cognitive disability does not mean education, training or employment pathways are out of the question. It is up to the individual to decide whether they feel able to study or work. But some reasonable adjustments may need to be made in education or workplace settings to assist the person to fulfil their potential. All TAFEs and universities have dedicated Disability Liaison or Support Officers to assist students with a disability studying in their institution. Likewise, a number of Australian Government programs, such as JobAccess and Disability Employment Services, provide specialist support to individuals and their employers. Visit https://bit.ly/3KbxM2o for further information or contact the National Epilepsy Support Service on 1300 761 487 or support@epilepsysmart.org.au Face-to-face meetings are by appointment only. #EpilepsyAustralia #EpilepsySmartAustralia #EpilepsySmart #CognitiveDisability #EpilepsyAwareness #EpilepsySupport #BreakTheStigma #Epilepsy #EpilepsyResources #EpilepsyMaanagement #SeizureManagement

When I became a more-than-full-time attorney, I was the only person I knew who worked in such an intense career field and also cared for a child with a profound disability. I would go to professional luncheons, colleagues would talk about the "stress" of Ivy League admissions and travel sports, and I would stay silent and nod. A career coach implied that I should not share my family life, because "people will think that you can't do your job." Meanwhile, I became a top health care and life sciences attorney anyway because: - My earliest experiences with lobbying and policy came from advocating for my son, and morphed into passion-driven client service skills. - While my fellow law school graduates were interviewing housekeepers, I was hiring (and firing) home care staff and setting up provider billing, compliance, and appeals. - Remote monitoring? Telehealth? Assistive communication? Invention? And securing grant funding and reimbursement support? Been there, done that. Glad the world has decided to get in on the game, but lots of families like mine were making it work more than a decade ago. Passion-driven innovation seldom comes from attorneys (or people) who've had it easy. - And because I believed, and still believe, that meaningful work is a privilege denied to many. I never start the work day without a prayer of gratitude for being able to do it. March was Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. April is Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month. I guess those are my family's "months", but I'd be willing to bet that you or many of your coworkers have their "special" months as well. Instead of using this season to feel sorry for them and offer your assistance, I would challenge you to experience what they can do for you. Because they've got this. You wouldn't believe how MUCH they've got this. That's what happens when you have no choice. #developmentaldisabilities #disabilityawareness #healthlaw #healthpolicy #healthlawyer #healthadvocacy #autismawareness #autismacceptance #caregiver #workingcaregiver #DEI

What's the difference between being an Advocate and Advocacy? #specialeducation #specialed #specialedteacher #specialeducationalneeds #specialeducationteacher #childrenwithdisability #autism #adhd #childrenwithautism #earlyintervention #specialeducationlaw #nochildleftbehind #StudentsWithDisabilities #studentswithdisabilities

People ask us why we started this business and there are a few really important reasons that set us apart from other providers: 🔹We saw a need in our community for a NDIS provider to provide quality supports and services to Participants who have a disability but who may have been subjected to trauma in their life. With our experience in the Out of Home Care sector, we understand how the two are interconnected and we aim to support the professionals who are navigating both systems. 🔹We are focusing on children, adolescents and young adults but can support Participants outside of this age group if our services meet their needs. 🔹We want to provide an environment for staff that is supportive, inclusive, rewarding and focuses on professional development and growth. “Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don't want to.” - Richard Branson. 🔹Our staff understand disability along with trauma, attachment and complex needs of Participants. Our staff all hold qualifications relevant to the role and are highly skilled in managing behaviours and meeting Participant’s needs. 🔹We are servicing the Ballarat to Horsham area for Support Coordination.

Better Rehab’s Allied Health Manager, Physiotherapist Kirsten Burke, explains some of the main differences between Community and Hospital Allied Health settings in this video to help you decide, including: 1) Community offers opportunities to have longer relationships with participants: "Community therapists step in once they are discharged home and they’re like ‘great, you’re home, you’re safe, that’s amazing!’ how do we then help give you meaningful success and improve your quality of life once you are home – how do we help you succeed at home?”   2) In community, there are usually less acute interventions and more long-term focus. At Better Rehab, clinicians focus on what participants want to do to achieve their long term goals - basically “How do we get there?”   3) There is also a focus on maintenance and stopping or slowing decline to help participants have a better quality of life.   A rewarding career awaits AHPs like you. The Choice is Always Yours! You can find out more about working in community disability with Better Rehab at https://lnkd.in/gvkbf8jZ   #BetterRehab #BetterForYou #AlliedHealth #NDIS #CommunityDisability #Disability

Josh works as a kitchen hand with a small local café. Living with cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability, Josh requires some assistance to support him with time management at work. Read how a timely solution from JobAccess and financial support through the Employment Assistant Fund helped him manage daily tasks and be happy at work: https://lnkd.in/gMY-jNib #Inclusion #Diversity #EmployTheirAbility #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfidence #JobAccess #WorkplaceAdjustments #ReasonableAdjustments