EITA Training Announcement - Introduction to Pennsylvania’s Disability, History, Culture and Pride

The Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports is pleased to announce the following training opportunity:

Introduction to Pennsylvania’s Disability, History, Culture and Pride

Dates, Times, and Location:

Note: The same webinar is being offered twice. Choose one session to attend.

·         Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 1:00-2:30PM, Virtual Webinar

·         Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 1:00-2:30PM, Virtual Webinar

Description of the Training: This session will provide participants an opportunity to explore why disability history is important to their work, their families and/or themselves. Participants will learn about key points in disability history and how these events shaped the language we use to talk about disability today. The session will cover disability paradigms and best practices around disability inclusive language and etiquette. We will discuss how disability culture, pride, and ableism exist in society today and how these concepts can impact how we see “disability”. Participants will engage in self-reflection and small group discussion to apply these concepts to their own lived experiences and the provision of Early Intervention services.

Presenter: Jamie Ray-Leonetti, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University

Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Act 48 Clock Hours

Target Audience: All interested parties, including Early Intervention professionals, practitioners, and families

Registration Information:

·         Register online for the July 22 session at: https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3508/Events/Session-41280

·         Register online for the November 5 session at: https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3508/Events/Session-41281

For general registration information and questions, please contact Molly Martz at mmartz@pattan.net.

For content related information and questions, please contact Melissa Mecke at mmecke@pattan.net.