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Educational Opportunities

Upcoming Events

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November 12, 2024 – Stakeholders Meeting

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT
UMKC Student Union 401AD
5100 Cherry St, Kansas City 64110

Charting the LifeCourse Stakeholder Meetings gather individuals, families, and the professionals that support them to discuss things that are important to people in Missouri, to share information with each other, and serve in an advisory capacity to our network as we develop new products and expand our programs. Attendees represent a variety of abilities, ages, roles, and systems from all areas of the state. 

Suggested Audience: Individuals, Families, and Professionals

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November 14, 2024 – Good Life Group

12:30 – 2 p.m. CT virtual
Join us for a statewide learning collaborative as we discuss how to use Charting the LifeCourse to explore and plan for a joyful and meaningful holiday season. 
 
Good Life Groups are interactive peer learning collaboratives that allow for hands-on learning, to build the capacity of self-advocates and family members to use the framework in their own lives.

 Suggested Audience:
Individuals and families experiencing disability

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November 19, 2024 – Sibling-Centered Good Life Group

12:30 – 2 p.m. CT virtual
Join us for a statewide learning collaborative as we explore meaningful ways to adapt and create family traditions that ensure everyone, including our siblings, feel cherished and engaged during the holiday season.
 
Good Life Groups are interactive peer learning collaboratives that allow for hands-on learning, to build the capacity of self-advocates and family members to use the framework in their own lives.

 Suggested Audience:
Adult siblings of individuals with disabilities

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December 6, 2024 – CtLC in Action

12:30 – 2 p.m. CT virtual

Charting the LifeCourse in Action Meetings are for anyone who is directly applying or implementing CtLC in their organizations or professional roles. It is an interactive peer learning collaborative that allows for hands-on learning, piloting, and identifying strategies for application and implementation. The CtLC in Action meetings are a safe space to talk about successes as well as challenges, where members can share their experiences, ask questions and receive peer coaching on implementing CtLC. The group is also the first to know about new products and provide their valuable feedback to the Nexus team. Meetings are currently held virtually. 

Suggested Audience:
Professionals implementing CtLC in their organizations/roles