Interhab

InterHab Board of Directors Meeting
2025-04-23 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)

2025 InterHab Live Training Courses: Active Shooter Training
2025-04-21 10:00 - 11:30
Active Shooter TrainingApril 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
About the Course:
This training session provides essential guidelines for responding to an active shooter situation. Participants will learn critical dos and don’ts, including how to recognize the signs of an active shooter, effective strategies for escaping, securing themselves, and alerting authorities. The session will focus on staying calm under pressure, making informed decisions, and ensuring personal and organizational safety.
About the Presenter:
This session will be led by Major Joseph Grasela, West Patrol Division Commander, with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department. Major Grasela grew up in Leavenworth, Kansas after spending some time in West Germany. He graduated from Leavenworth High School and received a degree in Sociology (with an emphasis in Criminology) and Geography from Kansas State University in 2008. After graduating, he became a police officer with the Kansas City, KS Police Department and is currently the executive officer for the Patrol Bureau.
The link for live courses is shared with those members who have registered for the 2025 Virtual Training Package and cannot be accessed from the main website. The 2025 InterHab Virtual Training Package features 2-3 live courses per month from January to September. These training sessions will be recorded and available to those registered. Organizations benefit from one low cost, and unlimited attendance at each session. To learn more or register now, click here.
All questions should be directed to Travis Walsh, twalsh@interhab.org.

2025 InterHab Live Courses: Shared Living: Building Connections, Empowering Lives
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00
About the Course:
This session will offer an overview of the shared living program, covering the process of selecting shared living arrangements, as well as the roles and responsibilities of shared living providers, contractors, and individuals involved.
About the Presenter(s):
Connie Keeling, GoodLife Innovations
Connie is highly skilled at connecting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) with compassionate, professional families eager to share their life experiences. With over 30 years of experience, she has been a dedicated advocate for and supporter of families throughout Kansas. Her background includes roles as an in-home family therapist, Executive Director of the Douglas County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, past President and current board member of the Kansas CASA Association, and Program Manager at KVC Behavioral Healthcare. She earned a Ph.D. in Developmental and Child Psychology, with a focus on Behavior Analysis, from the University of Kansas.
The link for live courses is shared with those members who have registered for the 2025 Virtual Training Package and cannot be accessed from the main website. The 2025 InterHab Virtual Training Package features 2-3 live courses per month from January to September. These training sessions will be recorded and available to those registered. Organizations benefit from one low cost, and unlimited attendance at each session. To learn more or register now, click here.
All questions should be directed to Travis Walsh, twalsh@interhab.org.

TCM Resource Network Meeting
2025-04-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-19 13:00 - 15:00

Leadership InterHab
2025-04-16 10:00 - 16:00

Governmental Affairs Meeting
2025-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-21 10:00 - 12:00

2025 InterHab Live Courses: Self Care, Health, and Wellness for Direct Service Providers
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:00
About the Course:
Providers working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities provide a tremendous amount of support to clients and consumers. The often-ongoing roles, responsibilities, and demands common in these professions can result in burnout and exhaustion. This webinar will provide a framework to understand risk factors associated with burnout and strategies to support one’s overall health and well-being.
About the Presenter(s):
Dr. Christina Marsack-Topolewski is an associate professor of Social Work in the College of Health and Human Services at Eastern Michigan University. She received a bachelor’s of science in Special Education, specializing in Cognitive Impairments, from Wayne State University. She trained under a specialized fellowship at the University of Michigan, receiving her master’s in Social Work and specializing in both school social work and aging from the University of Michigan. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski received her PhD in Social Work with a dual title in Gerontology from Wayne State University. She has worked with individuals with various intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) for over 20 years. Her research focuses on individuals with IDDs, their caregivers, caregiver burden and quality of life, caregiver self care and wellness, advance care planning, service delivery, and service utilization. She has over 80 publications in national and international journals and encyclopedias, mainly focusing on individuals with IDDs, caregiving, and aging. In addition, she has presented her work locally, nationally, and internationally.
Dr. Marsack-Topolewski has been the lead on multiple grant-funded programs tailoring services to individuals with IDDs, older adults, and chronic illnesses. She is an appointed board member of the U.S. National Task Group (NTG) on Intellectual Disability and Dementia Practices. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski’s research has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR) and ABC News Detroit. Over the past five years, she testified before members of the Michigan Legislature to advocate for new laws that protect against the exploitation and abuse of adults with disabilities. The first of these house bills was signed into law in the state of Michigan in December 2023. In 2024, she received the Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Research Award for Research Excellence. In addition, she received the Arc of Oakland County’s Advocacy Hall of Fame Award in 2024.
The link for live courses is shared with those members who have registered for the 2025 Virtual Training Package and cannot be accessed from the main website. The 2025 InterHab Virtual Training Package features 2-3 live courses per month from January to September. These training sessions will be recorded and available to those registered. Organizations benefit from one low cost, and unlimited attendance at each session. To learn more or register now, click here.
All questions should be directed to Travis Walsh, twalsh@interhab.org.

Advocacy Updates
2025-04-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-05 16:00 - 17:00
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You are welcome to invite affiliates, individuals, and families to these sessions.

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Grassroots Advocacy Meeting
2025-04-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-05 14:00 - 15:00

Financial Resource Network Meeting
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:30

FREE CQL Training Opportunity: The Right To An Effective Human Rights Committee
2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:00
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InterHab Live Courses: An Introduction to the Constructional Approach, or it's Not Really About the Nail
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00
March 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
About the Course:
CMS requires you to provide services that are “meaningful” to the individuals you support. And of course, you really want to provide services that are meaningful. Yet when you sit down with your teams and staff to develop those meaningful services, you feel frustrated and a bit overwhelmed because it is really hard to think up integrated, individualized, outcome-based ways to meet CMS’ expectation day in and day out. In this interactive session we’ll take a deep dive into what meaningful really means, why it is so important, and we’ll practice a few simple strategies that you can implement right away to make it easier for your support individuals in meaningful ways.
About the Presenter:
Sara Sherman, Sara Sherman Internataional, LLC – Sara has been organizing people and work for decades. Her intuitive business sense is on target, and she gets to the root of agency issues quickly. She excels at assessing workflows, streamlining communication, defining outcomes, solving the right problems, and developing the plans needed to reach agency goals. Her targeted trainings clear away confusion and leave participants with field-specific, easy-to-implement actions steps that ensure success for
individuals, staff, and agencies. Sara has served individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations in the areas of residential services, community employment, case management, housing, program management, investigations, services and supports, vocational rehabilitation, state policy development, compliance audits, and more; working with service provides in more than twenty states. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and a master’s in Public Administration.
The link for live courses is shared with those members who have registered for the 2025 Virtual Training Package and cannot be accessed from the main website. The 2025 InterHab Virtual Training Package features 2-3 live courses per month from January to September. These training sessions will be recorded and available to those registered. Organizations benefit from one low cost, and unlimited attendance at each session. To learn more or register now, click here.
All questions should be directed to Travis Walsh, twalsh@interhab.org.

2025 InterHab Live Courses: The Meaning of Meaningful
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:00
About the Course:
CMS requires you to provide services that are “meaningful” to the individuals you support. And of course, you really want to provide services that are meaningful. Yet when you sit down with your teams and staff to develop those meaningful services, you feel frustrated and a bit overwhelmed because it is really hard to think up integrated, individualized, outcome-based ways to meet CMS’ expectation day in and day out. In this interactive session we’ll take a deep dive into what meaningful really means, why it is so important, and we’ll practice a few simple strategies that you can implement right away to make it easier for your support individuals in meaningful ways.
About the Presenter:
Sara Sherman, Sara Sherman Internataional, LLC – Sara has been organizing people and work for decades. Her intuitive business sense is on target, and she gets to the root of agency issues quickly. She excels at assessing workflows, streamlining communication, defining outcomes, solving the right problems, and developing the plans needed to reach agency goals. Her targeted trainings clear away confusion and leave participants with field-specific, easy-to-implement actions steps that ensure success for
individuals, staff, and agencies. Sara has served individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations in the areas of residential services, community employment, case management, housing, program management, investigations, services and supports, vocational rehabilitation, state policy development, compliance audits, and more; working with service provides in more than twenty states. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and a master’s in Public Administration.
The link for live courses is shared with those members who have registered for the 2025 Virtual Training Package and cannot be accessed from the main website. The 2025 InterHab Virtual Training Package features 2-3 live courses per month from January to September. These training sessions will be recorded and available to those registered. Organizations benefit from one low cost, and unlimited attendance at each session. To learn more or register now, click here.

2025 InterHab Live Courses: Driving Safety Home - Key Steps to Auto Safety and Insurance Coverage
2025-03-11 10:00 - 11:00
About the Course:
Uncover the steps to having a vehicle safety program that keeps your nonprofit rolling along. Learn how to easily develop written policies and implement proven methods that promote safe driving practices and protect those you serve, your employees, and volunteers. We will also address common challenges nonprofits face when seeking auto insurance coverage and provide insight into why organizations are sometimes faced with policy cancellations.
About the Presenter(s):
Dustin Carney
Vice President of Risk Solutions
The Miller Group
Dustin Carney, AIC-M, SCLA, has been in the insurance industry for over 22 years and specializes in all things claims, including adjustments, consultations, and complex
claims management. At The Miller Group, Dustin leads a team of claims and loss control specialists experienced in helping nonprofit organizations, providing advocacy
and expertise to clients.
Ryan Miller
Property & Casualty Advisor
The Miller Group
Ryan Miller is a property and casualty advisor at The Miller Group and is a member of the company’s third generation. Ryan focuses on advising nonprofit clients, specializing in risk management and insurance solutions for community-based care and developmentally disabled providers. This focus has developed a key understanding of the operational issues and unique challenges nonprofits face every day.
The link for live courses is shared with those members who have registered for the 2025 Virtual Training Package and cannot be accessed from the main website. The 2025 InterHab Virtual Training Package features 2-3 live courses per month from January to September. These training sessions will be recorded and available to those registered. Organizations benefit from one low cost, and unlimited attendance at each session. To learn more or register now, click here.
All questions should be directed to Travis Walsh, twalsh@interhab.org.

Advocacy Day
2025-03-10 10:00 - 13:00

Advocacy Day Kick Off Call
2025-03-07 15:00 - 15:30
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Transportation Resource Network Meeting
2025-03-06 10:00 - 14:00
OCCK Transportation Facility, 340 N. Santa Fe Ave., Salina, Kansas

2025 InterHab Live Courses: Change Management: Effective Strategies for Guiding Organizations Through Periods of Significant Change
2025-02-26 10:00 - 11:00
About the Course:
In this webinar, we will explore effective strategies for guiding organizations through periods of significant change. Emphasizing the role of leadership, we will explore key principles of change management, and participants will learn how to build resilience and adaptability within their teams, turning challenges into opportunities. Gain the tools and knowledge needed to guide your organization confidently through transformation and ensure a thriving future.
About the Presenter:
Heather Janci
Executive Consultant, Provider Strategy, SETWorks
Heather Janci hails from New Jersey and brings over a decade of experience to the team as a former DDD/IDD provider. She specializes in day services, employment, CARF accreditations, 14C certifications, production and advocacy. Joining the SETWorks team has allowed Heather to remain connected to the IDD world by helping agencies reach their highest potential. When she’s not using her knowledge to assist agencies by sharing her firsthand SETWorks experiences, she’s an energetic mother of five! Heather takes advantage of the work hard, play hard motto by spending time outdoors, going to the beach and enjoying time with her husband and young children.
The link for live courses is shared with those members who have registered for the 2025 Virtual Training Package and cannot be accessed from the main website. The 2025 InterHab Virtual Training Package features 2-3 live courses per month from January to September. These training sessions will be recorded and available to those registered. Organizations benefit from one low cost, and unlimited attendance at each session. To learn more or register now, click here.
All questions should be directed to Travis Walsh, twalsh@interhab.org.

FREE CQL Training Opportunity: Promoting Informed Choice Through “The Three E’s”
2025-02-20 11:00 - 12:00
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