Fall Newsletter 2019
Winter Greetings!

As we move into the winter season, we want to reflect on our collective successes and what will be coming next from the MHDD: NTC. We are glad to have you all as a part of our network and appreciate the unique insights each of you bring. We are both inspired and informed by each of your unique perspectives and they help us provide the information most relevant to your lives. Thank you for all of your support and feedback! Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

Project Management Team
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center
Upcoming Events
Webinar - The State of Mental Health & Disability: Historical Injustices and Present-Day Concerns
Thursday, January 30 at 2pm ET/12pm MT/10am AK Time

Project ECHO Series
-Series begins January 23, 2020 and runs every other Thursday until April 30, 2020
-All meetings are held from 2-3:30pm ET/12-1:30pm MT/10-11:30am AK Time
-CEUs available at no cost

*Stay tuned for more information regarding our Leadership Institute. Registration for this event will begin on January 6, 2020.

Other training opportunities:
Webinar - Strategies for Supporting People at the Intersection of Disabled and Transgender Identities
Listen to our most recent webinar presented by Lydia X. Z. Brown. They discuss the intersection of identities that many people experience with a focus on disability and transgender identities.

Take time to listen to this webinar, which also provides free CEUs for some professional organizations.

Mental Health Crossroads Podcast
Conversation with Dr. Verity Rodrigues
Dr. Rodrigues is a psychologist at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center working in a variety of roles. One of her professional roles is serving as a staff member in the Training and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorder (TRIAD). Dr. Rodrigues works across the state of Tennessee, but also provides a unique perspective for those throughout the country. This conversation focuses on mental health and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Conversation with Dr. Ty Aller
D r. Ty Aller is the training coordinator for the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center and a Senior Program Coordinator at the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University. Dr. Aller earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University with an emphasis in adolescent development. Dr. Aller is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and operates a private, clinical practice in Utah.