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Pot of Gold
Crafts for Community Donation

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Format: Lesson Plan
Special Populations: Individuals and Family Members

Everyone feels empowered when they can give to others. People with developmental disabilities are no exception.  Donate these great little “Pots of Gold” to Meals on Wheels as tray favors or to senior centers as table decor.
With these easy-to-follow directions, you’ll want to make several to enjoy at your program!

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The resources below are just some of the 212 resources available to YAI Resource Center members.
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Motivating Staff Towards Improved Performance

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Format: Powerpoint/Presentation

A primary function of managers is to ensure that their staff are performing at a high level. A motivated team is usually a team that achieves.

This power point presentation details numerous things that a manager can do to inspire greater performance. It provides a trainer with an excellent foundation of ideas to facilitate an interesting and informative session.

 

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101 Ways to Cope with Stress

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Format: Handout/Review Sheet

Want a list that will make you smile, make you think, make you stop and smell the roses? This handout and review sheet is an engaging way to help ourselves and help our staff reduce stress. The group activity, originally designed for college students can easily be adapted to the workplace.

 

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Baseball Classic
from the Best of YAI Newsletter

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Format: Newsletter

Faced with the challenge of equal inclusion and opportunity for people with profound/pervasive intellectual and physical disabilities, one program team modified the way that the game of baseball is played.

Learn about this unique approach where everyone plays and everyone scores.  Play ball!

 

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Vera Halpenny on Leadership
Expert Tips & Challenges

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Format: Tips and Challenges

Leaders are responsible to their teams for providing appropriate direction and support in all types of situations.  The more challenging the situation the more the leader needs to demonstrate a level of expertise that enables the staff to navigate through the turbulent waters. 

 

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Building Relationships
Working More Effectively with Staff

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Format: Powerpoint/Presentation

How does a leader build good relationships?  Why are staff eager to follow through on directives from one supervisor but not another? This training explores the power of perception and the tools for building positive relationships. 

Activities give attendees the opportunity to review their experience and learn new skills.

 

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Basic Leadership for Supervisors & Clinicians
Session One

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Format: Powerpoint/Presentation

This training is the first of a 5-part series for enhancing the leadership skills of the management team. Part 1 underscores the importance of building relationships and improving interaction skills. 

The training provides engaging activities for understanding perceptions of staff and the role of feedback in boosting morale and productivity.