Learning to Use the Health System Virtual Training

REGISTRATION LINK – Click here to register for the virtual training (Both IDD and Caregiver options). Registration closes Monday, April 14th! 

This virtual training has five sessions and is designed to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and caregivers for those with IDD, learn how to navigate the healthcare system. Each session will be scheduled for 90 minutes and may take between 60 – 90 minutes depending on the topic. 

The virtual training sessions for individuals with IDD are for people aged 16 and older. Sessions will give individuals the tools to take charge of their own health. This training is an opportunity to learn about the healthcare system and how to use it with confidence. If participants with IDD would like assistance during the training, caregivers are welcome to join, even though there are separate sessions specifically for caregivers. 

The virtual training sessions for caregivers provide information on how caregivers can support their loved one with IDD on their health journey. The goal is to help caregivers feel educated about the best direction to take depending on the health situations their loved one may encounter. 

Participants will follow along using provided workbooks and have the chance to share their thoughts and ideas with the group. All participants will also be mailed a “Say Yes to a Healthier You” toolkit, which will include items like a medical records journal, medical wallet card, mindfulness resources, and other items to help support you on your health journey! 

It is not required that individuals with IDD and their caregivers both take their respective trainings – each training can be taken independently.  

While this training is a broad introduction and meant to provide many resources to assist with navigating the health system, it does not cover serious health conditions. 

Reach out to health@nyso.org with any questions!

Dates of Virtual Sessions for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)  –

• 6:30 – 8pm on 4/22, 4/24, 4/29, 5/1, 5/6
• Detailed IDD Training Sessions Information

Dates of Virtual Sessions for Caregivers  –

• 6:30 – 8pm on 4/21, 4/23, 4/28, 4/30, 5/5
• Detailed Caregiver Training Sessions Information