Trainings Offered by SOCIL Include:

All trainings and conferences are FREE but do require registration.

Educational Programs

To help parents and teachers at home and in the classroom work with individuals with autism and other disabilities. These programs have specific topics for everyone from parents, educators, administrators, and childcare providers to Occupational and Speech Therapists and Social Workers. Many of the programs also offer Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).

Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Webinars

Will help educate yourself, management, and other employees on disability etiquette, assistive technologies, management techniques, and the latest on accommodations and the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

ADA Webinars & Audio Conferences

Provide information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These programs are designed to enhance an individual’s existing knowledge base or facilitate continued learning regarding regulations and trends under the ADA.

Accessibility Online

Cover a variety of topics concerning accessibility to the built environment, information and communication technologies, and transportation.

Cancellation Policy: Programs will be canceled if the county the program is being held in is under a LEVEL 2 emergency. If possible, SOCIL will post a notice on the Events Calendar.

Training Archives

Resources available for families and loved ones with Dementia and Alzheimer’s:

For more resources for families and loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s, visit the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging.

10 Tips for Family Caregivers

  1. Caregiving is a job and respite is your earned right. Reward yourself with respite breaks often.
  2. Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t delay in getting professional help when you need it.
  3. When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things that they can do.
  4. Educate yourself about your loved one’s condition and how to communicate effectively with doctors.
  5. There’s a difference between caring and doing. Be open to technologies and ideas that promote your loved one’s independence.
  6. Trust your instincts. Most of the time they’ll lead you in the right direction.
  7. Caregivers often do a lot of lifting, pushing, and pulling. Be good to your back.
  8. Grieve for your losses, and then allow yourself to dream new dreams.
  9. Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing you are not alone.
  10. Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.

Nutrition Program

Program references and resources are available through the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging.