NAQ and ANCOR are jointly sponsoring a webinar series focused on best practices for QIDPs (also called case managers in some states).  NAQ members in good standing receive a significant discount on registration.  Please contact Connie Melvin at [email protected] for your discount code prior to registering.  

The November 28, 2018 session is:

Title:  Everyday Supports of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia

Description:  This talk is meant to review how to connect with, conduct on the spot assessment for, and effectively respond to the day-to-day challenges faced by individuals with dementia and those who support them.

Presenter:  Lucy Esralew, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist at the Redwood Coast Regional Center in Ukiah, California. Previously she was the clinical administrator for two statewide crisis response/clinical follow-up programs. She is Editor of the NADD Bulletin. She serves on the steering committee of National Task Group in Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. She is a certified dementia practitioner (CDP) and trainer through the National Council for Certified Dementia Practitioners. She is a Master trainer of the NTG Dementia Capable Caregiving curriculum and she is a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor through the National Council for Behavioral Health.