Registration: FREE
Two (2) CEUs offered to participants.

Presented by Jeremy Greenlee (Program Director, Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program) & Kristen Lewis (Task Force Officer with the FBI)

As a result of increased social medica usage among youth, previous human trafficking recruitment techniques have shifted online, exploiting vulnerabilities in youth, and making virtual exploitation a new reality.  This training will delve into the complex usage of technology to gain an understanding of how traffickers leverage online platforms, social media, and communications to recruit, control, and exploit their victims.  This training will equip participants with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to navigate the digital landscape safely to learn how to respond, report and contribute to the prevention of human trafficking in the digital age.   

Location: Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC)
Registration: $40 (includes book, assessment code & lunch)
Three (3) CEUs offered to participants.

Every person has unique talents and gifts. Exploring those talents and learning how to invest in them to create strengths can be an invaluable practice. We will utilize the CliftonStrengths Online Talent Assessment to learn about the positive traits that come most naturally to each of us. Additionally, we'll discuss how to focus on those areas of gifting in order to develop a reliable set of strengths that will lead to success and fulfillment in all areas of life. Participants can expect to come away with practical tools to support their professional and personal goals. A copy of StengthsFinder 2.0 including an assessment code will be provided to all participants. This assessment should be completed prior to workshop attendance. (Books can be picked up at Northeast Indiana Innovation Center)

Three (3) CEUs will be provided to participants who complete the workshop evaluation. $40 registration fee includes book, assessment code & lunch.

Location: Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC)
Registration: $40 (includes lunch)
Space is limited to 40 people.
Two (2) CEUs offered to participants.

This interactive workshop builds on the foundation of the morning session (Supporting Every Voice: A Discussion on Adaptive Communication), offering a closer look at specific robust AAC programs. Participants will learn how to quickly understand and navigate these programs while gaining practical tools to support and teach AAC use in diverse settings, including classrooms, therapy sessions, community programs, and at home. We’ll explore strategies that are adaptable and overlap across environments, ensuring everyone leaves with actionable takeaways. Whether you're new to AAC or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide the skills and confidence for you to empower every communicator, no matter where they are.  

Learning Objectives:

1.  Participants will be able to identify at least 2 features in communication apps designed to support communication partners.

2.  Participants will be able to apply 3 strategies in their setting to promote AAC use effectively.

3.  Participants will be able to create activities tailored to the specific needs of AAC users.

4. Participants will be able to identify at least 3 key areas of communicative function to focus on when working with AAC users.

This workshop is limited to 40 participants. $40 workshop registration fee (includes lunch & materials).