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2025 InterHab Live Courses: Marketing What Matters - Fueling Mission, Growing Impact
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
About the Course:

Marketing isn’t fluff—it’s fuel. Learn how to grow your visibility, attract supporters, and strengthen your organization using the tools you already have. We’ll cover storytelling, digital platforms, and simple analytics – even if you’re a team of one.
About the Presenter(s):
Justin Rupert, Director of Marketing & Communications, Goodwill Industries of Kansas
A nonprofit marketing leader with 20+ years of experience aligning brand strategy with impact. As Director of Marketing and Communications at Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Rupert oversees campaigns, messaging, and brand engagement across diverse audiences. He is a DMI + AMA Certified Digital Marketing Professional and a graduate of Goodwill Industries International’s Senior Leadership Program, bringing both technical fluency and operational perspective to the work. Rupert’s background spans broadcast, advertising, and frontline program delivery—giving him a practical, people-first lens on strategic communication. He believes effective messaging builds trust, not just awareness, and is committed to using clear, values-driven storytelling to move organizations—and communities—forward.
Mike Glasscock, Creative Services Manager, Goodwill Industries of Kansas
A creative leader with a sharp eye for design and a deep understanding of brand consistency in the nonprofit space. As Creative Services Manager, he oversees visual storytelling across campaigns, collateral, and digital platforms—translating complex ideas into clean, compelling design. Mike’s work supports everything from donor engagement to retail marketing, ensuring every piece aligns with the mission and feels unmistakably on-brand. Mike is award-winning designer with nonprofit and for-profit experience.
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.

PSH and BSU Discussion with InterHab
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | KS

Employment Resource Network Meeting
2025-07-24 10:00 - 15:00 | InterHab Conference Room, 700 SW Jackson Ste 1100, Topeka, KS, 66603, United States

FREE CQL Training Opportunity: Introduction To The Basic Assurances®
2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | KS
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Shared Living Subgroup Kickoff Meeting
2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | KS

Governmental Affairs Meeting
2025-07-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-22 10:00 - 11:30 | KS

2025 InterHab Live Courses: Weight Management and Healthy Eating for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
2025-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | KS
About the Course:

This session will dive into weight management and healthy eating habits for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
About the Presenter:
Lauren Ptomey is an Associate Professor for the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She is a Registered Dietitian with over a decade of experience working within the research field with expertise in weight management, physical activity, aging, and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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.

Exploratory Meeting: Strengthening TCM in Kansas
2025-07-30 10:00 - 11:30 | KS

InterHab Informational Session
2025-07-30 16:00 - 17:00 | KS
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Free Training: How to Take a Great Candid Photo
2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | KS
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Free Training: How to Take a Great Candid Photo
2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | KS
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Grassroots Advocacy
2025-08-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:00 | KS

2025 InterHab Live Courses: Suicide Awareness
2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:00 | KS
About the Course:This presentation will cover risk factors and warning signs of suicidal individuals. The language to use with suicidal individuals as well as when speaking about those who have died by suicide will also be discussed. The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is introduced as a tool to use to help when assessing someone for suicidal ideation. Lastly, participants will explore potential protective factors and interventions to utilize with those who are struggling with suicidal ideation.

About the Presenter:
Dabria VanGieson is a Licensed Clinical Marital and Family Therapist as well as a Registered Play Therapist. She has been in mental health for almost 20 years. Dabria spent 10 years working in various residential settings (YRC2, PRTF) with children and teens with significant mental health and behavioral struggles. She is currently employed with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, KS as the Agency Therapist. She provides therapeutic services to any employee of SGSO and their family members. Dabria also has extensive experience providing professional trainings and crisis debriefing services.

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
2025-08-07 14:00 - 16:30 | KS

KDADS Hearing
2025-08-11 15:00 - 17:00 | KS

2025 InterHab Live Courses: Top Concerns as People with IDD Age
2025-08-12 11:00 - 12:00 | KS
August 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
About the Course:

With advances in supports and healthcare, people with IDD are living longer. With longer life expectancy comes many of the challenges we all face as we age. This presentation covers topics related by IDD self-advocates and supporters that are concerns as people with IDD age.

About the Presenter:
Dr. Craig Escudé is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Developmental Medicine, and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. He is also the President of IntellectAbility. He has more than 20 years of clinical experience providing medical care for people with IDD and complex medical and mental health conditions serving as medical director of Hudspeth Regional Center in Mississippi for most of that time. While there, he founded DETECT, the Developmental Evaluation, Training, and Educational Consultative Team of Mississippi. He is the author of “Clinical Pearls in IDD Healthcare” and developer of the “Curriculum in IDD Healthcare,” an eLearning course used to train clinicians on the fundamentals of healthcare for people with IDD. He is also the host of the IDD Health Matters Podcast.
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.

KDADS: HCBS Virtual Open Office
2025-08-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-09 17:30 - 18:30 | KS
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Leadership InterHab
2025-08-13 10:00 - 16:00 | KS

Special Committee on Health & Social Services
2025-08-19, 2025-08-20 | Statehouse Room 112-N, 300 SW 10th Street, Topeka, 66612

TCM Resource Network Meeting
2025-08-20 13:00 - 15:00 | KS

FREE CQL Training Opportunity: Inclusion Practices: From Onboarding To Boards
2025-08-21 11:00 - 12:00 | KS
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InterHab Board of Directors Meeting
2025-08-25 09:30 - 15:00 | InterHab Conference Room, 700 SW Jackson Ste 1100, Topeka, KS, 66603, United States
