All classes will be held at RCM’s administrative office, located at 64 New York Avenue, NE, #100, Washington, DC 20002, from 9:30 am – 4 pm. We have three training session available, May 13, 2019, September 14, 2019 and December 9, 2019. Participants must commit to attending all 3 days of class for the course they select. Note, there are limited spots available. Please read under the ‘details’ section below for more information. DATES May 13, 2019 Training Medication Employee (TME) Certification Training To view on Facebook, click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/571927116630457/ May 13 - May 15 September 4, 2019 Training Medication Employee (TME) Certification Training To view on Facebook, click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/333601540628877/ Sep 4 - Sep 6 December 9, 2019 Trained Medication Employee (TME) Certification Training To view on Facebook, click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/849298835417022/ Dec 9 - Dec 11 DETAILS Classes will be held at RCM’s administrative office from 9:30 am – 4 pm; participants must commit to attending all 3 days of class for the course they select. To confirm a seat in the course, RCM must receive the following no later than one week prior to the first day of class:
A check in the amount of $250 made payable to RCM of Washington
Evidence of one (1) year of clinical experience in a program or a health care facility. Verification of employment letters from either current or former employers detailing your name, dates of employment, job title, and a brief description of job duties will satisfy this evidence requirement.
Clean Hands Certification in DC
Please send payment and proof of experience to: RCM of Washington c/o Training 64 New York Avenue, NE, #100 Washington, DC 20002 Note, there are limited spots available. Participants will receive a confirmation email once the enrollment has been processed and a seat in the course has been reserved. Please send inquiries to HRManagement@rcmofwashington.com.
Thank you to everyone who raised their voice in support of Special Olympics and its mission in our nation’s schools. Your voices mattered. People spoke up. And our leaders heard you. Thank you. #SpecialOlympics Click arrow twice to start video.
WASHINGTON — President Trump said on Thursday that the federal government would continue to fund the Special Olympics, reversing his administration’s decision to cut the allocated money, which his education secretary, Betsy DeVos, had been defending on Capitol Hill only hours earlier. “The Special Olympics will be funded. I just told my people,” Mr. Trump said to reporters before leaving for a campaign-style rally in Michigan. The president said he had long supported the organization. His statement was an abrupt pivot from the stance offered by others in his administration. Ms. DeVos defended the trims in a Senate budget hearing not long before the president undercut her position. The Special Olympics is one of thousands of line-item programs that were proposed to be cut or zeroed out in the president’s fiscal 2020 budget — and that Congress had no intention of cutting. Most presidential budgets are routinely declared dead on arrival by members of Congress, the branch of government that appropriates money. But Mr. Trump’s budgets have been ignored more than most. To read more on this story, click here:Trump, in Abrupt Pivot, Says Funding for Special Olympics Will Continue
"By now you’ve likely heard that the President’s 2020 budget proposes eliminating funding for Special Olympics’ Unified Champion Schools work: a nationwide initiative that creates more inclusive and safe schools for all students, with and without intellectual disabilities. Many of you have asked how you can help and for that we are so grateful. Action Item! Help us continue to reach nearly 3 million young people across the country, including the thousands of students we have impacted in the District of Columbia. Call your Member of Congress. Ask them to sign the Dear Colleague letter supporting Special Olympics & share why Special Olympics is important to YOU right away!" Nicole Preston, President & CEO of Special Olympics DC Click below for an easy way to reach out to your local legislators! Support funding for Special Olympics #specialolympics #everydayinclusion
1 in 4 Americans has a disability. But less than 2% of characters in the media are depicted with a #disability. In a new report, Ford Foundation's Judith Heumann maps the current media landscape and offers recommendations for #DisabilityInclusion. Dan Habib was an advisor to Judy on this report: fordfoundation.org/roadmapforinclusion #OpeningDoors
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DISABILITYSCOOP.COM 'Game-Changing' App Helps Police Interact With People With Special Needs In the past, police might have had little information to help them navigate interactions with individuals who have disabilities, but one app could help… ‘Game-Changing’ App Helps Police Interact With People With Special Needs ST. CLOUD, Minn. — In the past, police might have had little information to help them navigate interactions with people with disabilities, but one app could help the St. Cloud Police Department change that. St. Cloud police began using an app from Vitals Aware Services last month, according to Commander Jim Steve. The app allows citizens to fill out emergency contact forms, de-escalation techniques and personalized profiles for people with “invisible and visible conditions and disabilities,” according to a company brochure. To read more on this story, click here:Game-Changing App Helps Police Interact With People With Special Needs
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We had a great night celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness! We are AWARE that Karaoke is really fun! Great night and thanks to all who came out.
Classes will be held at RCM’s administrative office from 9:30 am – 4 pm; participants must commit to attending all 3 days of class for the course they select. To confirm a seat in the course, RCM must receive the following no later than one week prior to the first day of class:
A check in the amount of $250 made payable to RCM of Washington
Evidence of one (1) year of clinical experience in a program or a health care facility. Verification of employment letters from either current or former employers detailing your name, dates of employment, job title, and a brief description of job duties will satisfy this evidence requirement.
Clean Hands Certification in DC
Please send payment and proof of experience to: RCM of Washington c/o Training 64 New York Avenue, NE, #100 Washington, DC 20002 Note, there are limited spots available. Participants will receive a confirmation email once the enrollment has been processed and a seat in the course has been reserved. Please send inquiries to HRManagement@rcmofwashington.com.
Sharing from: DC Department on Disability On behalf of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, DDS presented a Congratulatory Proclamation to Project ACTION! honoring their 30th Anniversary. The dedication of these self-advocates working on behalf of all people with disabilities is incredible. We wish them continued success! #DDAwareness19 #inclusion
On March 15th, the Emerging Leaders spent the day with students from Indiana University who were here in DC doing an alternate spring break. They are exploring Justice and health care deliveries for people with disabilities. We were happy to tell them about RCM and the services we provide and they were happy to talk to the Emerging Leaders about their college experience, dating and social media. Fun and learning was had by all!! #indianauniversity #everydayinclusion
The bowling championships were held on March 10th, and our athletes came home with some nice medals! Congrats to Willie, Thomas, Bernard, Robert and Lillian!
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DDS is partnering with disability service and self-advocacy groups across the District to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities to our city and our nation. Check out upcoming local events @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-30-years-of-self-advocacy-tickets-57407281725 and make plans to attend. #19DDAwareness Established in 1987 by Presidential Proclamation, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month raises awareness and fosters inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life. More than 6 million Americans and nearly 10,000 residents of the District of Columbia with developmental disabilities live, work, play, and contribute to our cities and nation alongside neighbors with and without disabilities. The DC Department on Disability Services (DDS) is partnering with disability service and advocacy groups across the across the city to host an array of events to celebrate the abilities, interests, and talents of people with disabilities. Mark your calendars today to attend one or all of the following events. To learn about upcoming events, click here:Celebrating 30 Years of Self-Advocacy Upcoming Event, March 8th March 8: DC Supporting Families Community of Practice 9:30 am - 3:30 pm @ Department on Disability Services, 250 E St., SW This group of diverse stakeholders is working together to create policies, practices, and systems that support families that include a member with an intellectual or developmental disability across the life span. This month’s topic is providing decision-making support to family and community members with an intellectual or developmental disability. RSVP to Emily.Price@dc.gov.
