Fwd: DADS Provider Alerts and Bulletins Update

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From: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services <txhhs@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 8:00 AM
Subject: DADS Provider Alerts and Bulletins Update
To: iammejtm@gmail.com

Website Update Notice DADS has issued the following Provider Alerts or Bulletins: Save the Date: Positive Behavior Management Workshop Working with individuals with an intellectual disability (ID) can be both a rewarding and challenging job. When an individual with an ID engages in challenging behavior, it can create barriers to establishing meaningful relationships and skill acquisition. Discover "Why Problem Behavior Occurs (and Why it is Important to Know the Answer)" as Dr. Richard Smith, University of North Texas, and instructors from the Behavior Analysis Resource Center help participants learn evidence-based best practice prevention and management techniques to support positive behavior. The workshop offers caregivers, who provide training and habilitation services and supports, the opportunity to learn proactive approaches to establishing positive relationships with and supporting individuals who engage in challenging behavior. This session teaches participants to use reinforcement to "tip the scales" toward adaptive and positive behavior and how to safely and effectively prevent potentially harmful behaviors. Attendees who would benefit from this workshop include direct contact staff, caregivers, family members, nurses, qualified ID professionals, case or home managers, and home supervisors. Through the Money Follows the Person (MFP) initiative Texas has received funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) to expand its efforts in the support of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and persons with behavioral health needs. MFP funds make it possible for the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to host four 1.5 day workshops: Corpus Christi, TX – July 21 & 22, 2014 Austin, TX – July 24 & 25, 2014 Longview, TX – August 4 & 5, 2014 Ft. Worth, TX – August 7 & 8, 2014 Social Work, Psychology, LPA, and LPC continuing education credits will be offered. BCBA continuing education credits will be offered by the University of North Texas Behavior Analysis Resource Center for $50. Stay tuned for an alert with a detailed agenda, venue locations, and registration information. You are subscribed to be notified when DADS updates Provider Alerts & Bulletins,   http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/communications/alerts/index.cfm. -or-  You have subscribed to be notified of updates to an applicable program type. Questions about DADS Content can be sent to the DADS Webmaster. For more information about DADS services, please visit the DADS Website. SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Delete Profile  |  Help This email was sent to iammejtm@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Texas Health and Human Services Commission · 4900 North Lamar Blvd · Austin TX 78751 · 1-800-439-1420

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Jeremy Tobias Matthews