**This is a closed training by invitation only. If you are interested in hosting a disability training for your group, let us know!
Training: Connecting with Our Neighbors with IDD
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
In-Person Location: Sister Carmen Community Center, 655 Aspen Ridge Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026
Virtual Option: Join via Zoom
RSVP Required: Please RSVP here
You’re invited to attend a training hosted by Sister Carmen and presented by the ACL, The Arc serving Boulder & Broomfield Counties.
Connecting with Our Neighbors with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
This engaging and practical training session will help deepen our understanding of how to best connect with, support, and welcome community members with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD).
Together, we’ll explore:
• Understanding IDD: What intellectual developmental disabilities are—and are not
• Breaking Down Stereotypes: Common myths and misconceptions
• Ableism in Everyday Life: Recognizing and interrupting bias in ourselves and in systems
• Inclusive Communication Tips: Strategies for respectful, accessible interaction
• Building Belonging: Simple ways to foster inclusion and connection
• Real-World Scenarios: Stories and discussion to apply what we learn
Who Should Attend:
All Sister Carmen staff and members of the Cultural Brokers group are encouraged to attend!
In Person or Virtual:
We encourage in-person attendance, if possible, for a better audio experience and increased participation, but a Zoom option is available for those who need it.
Recording Notice:
This session will be recorded for internal use only. If any part is shared publicly, it will feature only the trainer’s voice and image—never attendees. Participant questions, comments, and discussions will remain private and accessible only to those joining the live session, whether in-person or on Zoom. They will not appear in any shared recordings.
RSVPs:
Please RSVP to help us plan! While we encourage in-person attendance, Sister Carmen has limited space and will need to prepare for the expected number of attendees. Please complete this short form to reserve your spot for the training whether you plan to attend in-person or virtually.