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

FREE CQL Training Opportunity: Proven Practices For Confronting DSP Workforce Issues
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | KS
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Governmental Affairs Meeting
2025-04-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | KS

2025 InterHab Live Courses: Financial Management Insights and Strategies for Success
2025-04-30 10:00 - 11:00 | KS
About the Course:
This training will be led by a panel of highly talented and experienced InterHab members and is designed to equip service providers with some essential tools and skills for effective financial management. Panelists will touch on topics such as budgeting, cash management, fraud risk minimization, implementing strategies that improve both financial efficiency and service quality, and more. This session will allow time for questions from attendees to ensure any concerns, issues, or challenges your organization may be facing are addressed and discussed.
Presenters:
Colin McKenney, CEO, Starkey, Inc.
Lori Feldkamp, President & CEO, Big Lakes Developmental Center
Kevin Hess, Vice President and CFO, OCCK, Inc.
Colleen Himmelberg, CEO, Cootwood, Inc.
Jessica Wood, CFO, Cottonwood, Inc.
Jerry Michaud, President, DSNWK
Karen Edwards, DSNWK
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.

InterHab Informational Session
2025-04-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 | KS
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2025 InterHab Live Courses: AI-Powered Strategies for Future-Ready Disability Services
2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | KS
About the Course:
In today’s rapidly changing job market, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into customized employment offers an equitable, promising, and transformative solution as we adapt to new paradigms and challenges. We will delve into the exciting intersection of AI and customized employment, discuss real-world examples of how AI can be harnessed to transform the way employment services are delivered, to revolutionize the workforce & unlock the full potential of individuals with diverse abilities.
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.

Grassroots Advocacy Meeting
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | KS

2025 InterHab Live Courses: Consent and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:30 | KS
About the Course:
The rate of sexual abuse among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is staggering. This population is seven times more likely to be abused than the general population, and women with I/DD are 12 times more likely to be abused. Many of these individuals don’t receive sexuality education that is cognitively accessible to them, and for many other reasons, this puts them at risk. To change those statistics, there are many areas where professionals can make a difference, including learning effective ways to teach consent education to people with I/DD. Plus, we will explore ways to assess one’s ability to consent.
About the Presenter:
Katherine McLaughlin, M.Ed., AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, is the Founder, CEO, and Lead Trainer for Elevatus Training. She has been a sexuality educator and trainer for over 25 years. As a national expert on sexuality and intellectual and developmental disabilities, she trains professionals and parents, as well as people with IDD, to become sexual self-advocates and peer sexuality educators.
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.

Leadership InterHab
2025-05-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 16:00 | KS

InterHab Champion Fund Info Session
2025-05-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
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InterHab Issues Forum
2025-05-20 13:30 - 16:30 | KS

InterHab Association Meeting
2025-05-21 09:30 - 15:00 | KS

TCM Resource Network Meeting
2025-05-21 13:00 - 15:00 | KS
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Employment Resource Network Meeting
2025-05-22 10:00 - 15:00 | InterHab Conference Room, 700 SW Jackson Ste 1100, Topeka, KS, 66603, United States

FREE CQL Training Opportunity: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Shift Culture and Spark Transformation
2025-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 | KS
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InterHab Office Closed
2025-05-26 | KS

Info Session: Labor Law Update
2025-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 | KS

2025 InterHab Live Courses: Rooted & Rising, Growing Your Leadership from Where You Are
2025-05-29 10:00 - 11:00 | KS
About the Course:
Grow from where you are. Lead with purpose. Stay rooted through the storms.
This interactive workshop is designed for current and emerging leaders in the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) field—whether you’re in a formal leadership role or leading through your everyday actions. Grounded in lived experience and sector expertise, this training explores the key mindsets, tools, and internal balances needed to lead well in challenging, heart-driven work.
Together, we will explore:
Core values of effective and ethical leadership in IDD services
Lessons from the leadership journey of two facilitators who’ve grown from direct support to executive roles
How to lead from any position, not just from the top
Strategies to ask for help, seek feedback, and grow your skills with intention
Resilience-building practices to help you navigate emotional labor and avoid burnout
The power of balance: compassion and accountability, boundaries and connection, purpose and rest
Knowing when to step up or hold steady—and how to discern the difference
Tangible ways to apply what you’ve learned in your day-to-day work
Participants will leave with renewed clarity about their leadership path, tools to support personal and team growth, and a deeper connection to the heart of why this work matters.
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: Being Proactive: Recognizing And Addressing Early Dementia Detection In Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | KS
About the Course:
For families and health care professionals that support someone with an I/DD. This program explores risk factors, practical ways to recognize early cognitive changes, and ways to support.
About the Presenter(s):
Amy Yeager, LMSW
Amy serves as Lead Community Navigator with the Cognitive Care Network at the KU
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, supporting patients in the Memory Clinic and partnering
with Primary Care Practices in the Kansas City region to provide dementia specific navigation.
She prior worked as a Dementia Care Specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America
Chapter, for over a decade. Her career began in the 90’s where she served in multiple direct
service and leadership roles, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. This work continues as she supports individuals with an I/DD who are experiencing
cognitive changes.
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.

CDDO Resource Network Meeting
2025-06-05 14:00 - 16:30 | KS

2025 InterHab Live Courses: Unleashing Success: A Guide to Perfecting Nonprofit Fundraising
2025-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | KS
About the Course:
In this comprehensive presentation, we will explore practical strategies and creative ideas to elevate your fundraising events. The session covers essential topics such as setting clear goals, developing a budget and timeline, creating a memorable atmosphere, effective marketing and promotion strategies, and maximizing fundraising potential.
Our in-depth discussion will also focus on innovative fundraising approaches and building strong relationships with donors and sponsors. The session includes a Q&A segment to address your specific questions and challenges, ensuring you leave with actionable insights and inspiration. Come prepared to enhance your event planning skills and unleash success in your next fundraising event.
About the Presenter:
I’m Amanda Davis. I am a Lawrence, Kansas native with a passion for non-profit work. I’ve been volunteering for, donating to, and supporting local non-profits for the past 30 years and have extensive experience at both a donor and volunteer level. I love doing work that benefits the community around me and have a very deep love of Lawrence. My professional life has taken me down a number of different paths over the years from financial services to government contract work, to airport consulting, to marketing and communications. I’ve spent the largest portion of my career working in marketing and communications for several different organizations, both in an in-house and agency setting. I have been actively involved in and held leadership positions in community and civic organizations. I am a former Event Co-Chair for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Douglas County, founder and former Event Chair of the Girlfriend’s Gala, Past President of the Board of Directors for Just Food, a former member of the Community Health Improvement Plan Steering Committee for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and have served or am currently serving on the Boards of the Leadership Lawrence, #BeMoreLikeClaire, Lawrence Preservation Alliance, and Social Media Club of Lawrence.I hold dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and eMarketing from Franklin University and a Master’s degree in Digital Content Strategy from The University of Kansas, William Allen White School of Journalism.
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.
