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Presenters: Tracy Waller, Esq., MPH, is an attorney with the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD). Prior to joining the MCDD, she clerked for the Honorable Lawrence P. FletcherHill of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. She was also a member of the American University Women and the Law Clinic. Prior to and concurrent with law school, she spent several years as an Ethics Specialist for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. She is licensed to practice law in Maryland and Washington, D.C


Maureen van Stone, Esq., M.S., is the director of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute and the founding director of Project HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy, and Law), a MCDD community-based program. Click to read presenter’s bio.

CEUs/Category: 3.0 Cat. 1 CEUs
 

Course Description: Neurodiversity touches one in eight people around the world. Although people who identify as neurodivergent may bring new perspectives to an organization’s efforts to create or recognize value, they are much more likely to be unemployed compared to their neurotypical counterparts. Promoting a cultural shift of inclusion for neurodivergent individuals in the workplace is critical to expanding diversity within organizations. This presentation will expand providers and organization leaders’ knowledge on the equitable inclusion of neurodiverse people, implications and considerations for practice, and strategies for facilitating inclusive education among providers.

Instructional Level: Intermediate
 

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of equitable inclusion of neurodiverse people in workplaces.
• Describe the ethical considerations and legal protections available at all stages of the process: from interviewing to hiring to working with others.
• Describe reasonable accommodation and recognize how they can impact and improve workplace relationships.
• Recognize communication gaps and apply strategies for conflict resolution and inclusive education for successful outcome.

Target Populations:

• Psychologists
• Social workers
• Counselors
• Educators
• Parents and caregivers
• Nurses
• Clinical and medical staff
• Direct support professionals
• Other community service providers
• Physical and occupational therapists
• Speech-language pathologists
• Students/trainees

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs, and maintains full responsibility for this program. Kennedy Krieger Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Kennedy Krieger Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 3.0 Continuing Education Credits (Category 1) will be granted to social workers and licensed psychologists. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines. No conflicts have been identified (this includes commercial support and research grants/funding). The registration fees include: $60 registration fee will be charged for professionals, $20 registration for parents/caregivers/individuals with disabilities, and $15 for students/trainees workshop registrations. Those registering as students must use their school email address at registration to confirm their student status. CEU credits will only be offered to those who registered and paid as professionals. 
 

There is no processing fee required for payment by check. Apply promo code "PAYBYCHECK” at checkout. All checks must be received five business days prior to the training. If you are paying by check, please write the date of the session on the memo line. For example: "SLS June 22, 2023."
 

Make check payable to: Kennedy Krieger Institute (In note section write "MCDD SLS June 22, 2024")
 

Mail check to: Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Attn: MCDD Training Program, 7000 Tudsbury Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
 

Kennedy Krieger Institute Employees ONLY:  If your department will be covering the cost of the training, please enter your budget code when prompted. Enter promo code "KKISTAFF" at checkout. Your total will go to $0.00 so that payment can be received via interdepartmental budget transfer. Those registering as KKI employees must use their Kennedy Krieger email address at registration to confirm their employee status.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Trainees ONLY:  If you are registering as a student and your department will be covering the cost of the training, please enter your budget code when prompted. Enter promo code "KKITRAINEE" at checkout. Your total will go to $0.00 so that payment can be received via interdepartmental budget transfer. Those registering as KKI trainees must use their Kennedy Krieger email address at registration to confirm their trainee status. Please note: CEU credits will only be offered to those who registered and paid as professionals/KKISTAFF.

Cancellation Policy:  Refund requests must be received by e-mail Training.MCDD@kennedykrieger.org  seven business days before the training. No refunds will be made thereafter.
 

Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute reserves the right to cancel any of its workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, we will refund the registration fee only and not additional costs associated with attending the workshop. Should you have any questions, call 443-923-4114.