On this page, you will find the following information.
* BoggsCast: A Podcast by The Boggs Center on Developmental
Disabilities
* Free Future Planning Resources from the ARC of US
* The Arc’s Virtual Program Library
* Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare
* Seizure Triggers and Precipitating Factors - Wednesday,
September 27
12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
BoggsCast: A Podcast by The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
The Boggs Center is excited to introduce BoggsCast, a podcast where faculty and staff explore best practice, showcase success stories, and help listeners envision possibilities for innovation through interviews with state and national experts. BoggsCast is available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify apps and websites. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the newest episodes. Episodes and full transcripts can also be found at: http://theboggscenter.podbean.com.
Listen on your preferred app or website:
Free Future Planning Resources from the ARC of US
- Supports is available to help people with IDD make decisions
- Preparing for unexpected changes in a person’s ability to make decisions
- Common myths about guardianship and people with IDD
- Tips on how to save money for the future
- Resources to consider when creating a financial plan
- When to use a Special Needs Trust or ABLE Account
The Arc’s Virtual Program Library
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Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare
Got Transition, a federally funded resource, helps young adults with disabilities and their families, as well as clinicians, as young people transition from pediatric to adult health care. The website’s tools and resources provide a powerful roadmap with an eye toward better health outcomes and family and patient satisfaction.
Seizure Triggers and Precipitating Factors
Wednesday, September 27
12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
This webinar will focus on the precipitating causes of seizures or “seizure triggers.” While some factors are well known for precipitating seizures in all persons with epilepsy, such as missing medication, other triggers are specific to a given person. The session will cover general as well as specific triggers or precipitating factors. It will also cover common drugs that may lower the seizure threshold.
First aid for seizures will be discussed at the end of the session to assure that participants have good information, along with resources for more information. Ample time will be allowed for questions and discussion.
Presenter:
Patricia A. Gibson, MSSW, DHL, ACSW,
Director, Epilepsy Information Service; Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine