Sexuality Training

Sexuality Training

Grantee: Elevatus Training, LLC

Project Summary:

Elevatus Training will provide thirteen (13) trainings throughout NYS. There are three (3) different trainings available.

  • 5 teams of self-advocates and professionals Trainings: 75 teams, 150 participants. Trained to lead sexuality education classes for people with I/DD in their local areas. Katherine McLaughlin is the lead trainer. A self-advocate or professional team from Michigan will conduct virtual trainings on how to implement sexuality education classes. All participants will receive a copy of “Sexuality Education for People with Developmental Disabilities” Curriculum and other materials.
  • 4 Parent Trainer Trainings: 120 parent trainers. Trained to lead parent workshops for other parents of young and grown children with I/DD in their local areas. Katherine McLaughlin is the lead trainer and will co-train with a parent with a child with I/DD. Each parent trainer will receive a copy of “Parent Workshop Curriculum” and other materials to lead workshops.
  • 4 Staff Trainer Trainings: 120 Staff trainers. Trained to lead staff trainings in their local areas. Katherine McLaughlin is the lead trainer and will co-train with a staff person from a NYS DD Agency. All staff trainers will receive a copy of “Staff Training Curriculum Facilitator’s Guide” and other materials to lead trainings.
  • Follow-Up Support: All participants will have an opportunity to receive follow up support through quarterly webinars.
  • Certificates: All participants will have the opportunity to take an assessment to demonstrate the learning objectives were met. If the person passes the assessment, they will receive a certificate of completion. If they do not pass, they will receive a certificate of attendance.

Key Activities:

  • Conduct and implement trainings
  • Provide ongoing follow up support to training participants
  • Establish a cohort of sexuality trainers in all OPWDD regions in NYS

Total Funding: $300,000

Project Length: 2 years

Project Start: October 1, 2020

Geographic Reach: Statewide

Status: Complete