•Holiday Inn Express, 1442 Western Avenue, Albany, NY•
The purpose of this program is to review scene management, critical decision-making, safety and communication for best results during emergency contact with persons with special needs, including Autism and Alzheimer’s. This program is for all emergency responders.
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Upcoming Events:
Catskill Hudson AHEC is offering the following events. Be sure to check back often for updates and new listings! |
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03/08/2012 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
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04/14/2012 - 8:00am - 4:45pm•Hampton Inn, 2361 South Road, Hudson River Room, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601• The purpose of this program is to review scene management, critical decision-making, safety and communication for best results during emergency contact with persons with special needs, including Autism and Alzheimer’s. This program is for all emergency responders. Presentations include: • "Close Encounters with THOSE People: A Different Perspective on Diversity & Disability" by Jo Fenton, Training Coordinator, NYS Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities • "Autism and Emergency Responder Response" by Suzanne de Beaumont, Assistant Executive Director, Resource Center for Accessible Living (representing the Autism Society - Hudson Valley) • "Approaching Alzheimer's: Make Your First Response the Right Response" by Meg Boyce, Director of Programs and Services, Alzheimer's Association - Hudson Valley, Rockland/Westchester, NY Chapter NOTE: Hudson Valley Regional EMS Council authorized 6 hours of CME for this program, and will be webcast live.