Niagara University First Responders
Disability Awareness Training
The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Disabilities
Approaching Alzheimer’s: First Responder Training
Police Officer Deaf Awareness Training
AM SESSION: The HOPE of WNY and Niagara University have partnered together to provide a unique and important training on the intersection between Domestic Violence & Developmental Disabilities. This training will provide an understanding of how developmental disabilities interface with law enforcement response to domestic violence, the basics of forensic interviewing with victims with a disability and review the capacity of individuals with disabilities to consent. Content includes, but is not limited to, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) defined, understanding domestic violence in the context of I/DD, county services and supports for local law enforcement, an introduction to forensic interviewing and I/DD.
PM SESSION-1: The Alzheimer’s Association® Approaching Alzheimer’s: First Responder Training will prepare you to respond to common calls involving a person with dementia. Developed with input from first responders the training covers general information about dementia and tips for situations first responders commonly encounter those living with dementia.
PM SESSION-2: People Inc. Deaf Access Services police officer training allows participants to better understand hearing loss, the impact that has on communication, and various options for the provision of access and accommodations which are considered "Auxiliary Aids and Services" under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
When: April 24th, 2024, 9:00am-4:30pm
Where: Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy
SUNY Erie North Campus Room B – 713
6205 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/cps/form/a-the-intersection-of-domestic-v
Or return the Enrollment Request Form to the Academy by fax at 716-270-5390.
Site Contact: Heather Ponce (Community Services for Every1) 716-883-8002 or hponce@csevery1.com