Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) benefits counseling Zoom
2026-03-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Disability Rights Iowa (DRI)’s WIPA project is staffed with Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWICs) who are trained and certified to provide benefits counseling to SSA disability beneficiaries across the entire state of Iowa and in 34 counties of northwest Illinois. This presentation will give Navigators an overview of how paid employment will affect all federal/state/local benefits.
Please register at WIPA presentation registration March 10, 2026

March 11, 2026 11 AM Community of Practice with IHHRC
2026-03-11 11:00 - 12:00
In-Home Health Related Care will be explained by Julie Bergeson of HHS.
Please register at Registration March 11, 2026 Community of Practice on IHHRC

March 12, 2026 12:30 PM Community of Practice with IHHRC (repeated from 11th)
2026-03-12 12:30 - 13:30
This is a repeated session from March 11th. Julie Bergeson, Iowa HHS, will explain In-Home Health Related Care.
Please register at Registration March 12, 2026 Community of Practice 12:30 PM on IHHRC.

Disaster Preparedness with PrepWise
2026-03-19 13:00 - 15:00
Please join us as Nick Ostrem, University of Iowa Prep Wise, presents this 2-hour training on disaster preparedness for ourselves and those we work with. To register for the training, please go to the Disaster Preparedness with PrepWise registration link.

MAC 101 for AAA staff
2026-03-23 13:00 - 15:00
This training will give new AAA staff involved in MAC the orientation needed to begin time studies with confidence. This Zoom meeting does not require registration.

Medicare Basics with NEI3A and ADvancing States
2026-03-25 14:00 - 15:30
This is not a training offered or endorsed by the ADRC TTA.
Join NEI3A and ADvancing States on March 25th at 2 PM to strengthen your understanding of Medicare. Topics include eligibility, services, coverage options, cost assistance programs, Medicaid cost-sharing/coordination, and SHIP counseling. Register Here.

April 8th Problems of Practice
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00
Please join us in a lively discussion facilitated by Kimberly Chance. This will be a chance to ask your colleagues from across the state any questions you are facing as an ADRC Navigator, gain insights into available resources, and network with others doing the same work. Please register at April 8 Problems of Practice.

CANCELLED April 9 Community of Practice - Special Needs Trusts
2026-04-09 12:30 - 13:30
We hope to be able to offer this at a later date. Thank you for your understanding.

Autism Awareness April 15 at noon
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
Grab your lunch and listen in as Dr. Todd Kopelman leads a presentation on autism over the lunch hour. Please register at Autism Awareness April 15 at 12:00.

Working with individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:00
Emilie Banasiak of Hamilton Relay/Relay Iowa and Dylan Heuer of Telecommunications Access Iowa will present on how to use relay services when working with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing. Interpretation services will be provided during this training as well.
To register, please go to Working with individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Registration link.

Community Health Worker Collaborative Meeting
2026-04-29 14:30 - 16:00
This training is not hosted by the ADRC TTA but may be beneficial to ADRC Navigators.

Hello Community Health Workers,
This is a reminder about the next session of the CHW Learning & Network Collaborative, taking place: Wednesday, April 29 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM CST
This training session will focus on Information and Referral Resources and Navigation Strategies., led by Ernesta Martinez, Lead Hub Navigator from Iowa Community Hub.
CHW Learning & Network Collaborative
With partnership funding from Molina Cares, HealthTeamWorks launched the CHW Learning & Network Collaborative to create a space for Iowa CHWs to connect, learn, and support one another.
Audience: These sessions are intended for Iowa Community Health Workers and those in similar front-line roles. CHW supervisors and partners are welcome to attend, with the understanding that the primary focus is on supporting CHWs.
Cost: Participation is free.
Lean more and register: HealthTeamWorks Network Collaborative
You are welcome to join any or all sessions throughout the year.

Informational Only - ADRC Network Leadership meeting
2026-04-30 09:00 - 12:00
ADRC network leadership will meet in person on April 30th. This is a regularly scheduled meeting with DAP, AAA, ADRC TTA/Call Center/Database, and HHS leadership to collaborate and receive updates from one another. This posting is for informational purposes only for ADRC Navigators. There is only space for 2 people per agency. This is not an ADRC Navigator meeting.

CEBH ADHD and Executive Functioning Disorders
2026-05-05 09:00 - 10:00
As part of the May CEBH Multi-Occurring Conditions Learning Series, you are invited to register to attend the first in the series, “ADHD & Executive Functioning Disorders”. Please register at ADHD and Executive Functioning Disorders.

CEBH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
2026-05-12 09:00 - 10:00
As part of the May CEBH Multi-Occurring Conditions Learning Series, you are invited to register to attend the second in the series, “Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”. Please register at Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Community of Practice May 13 at 11 AM with Olmstead Taskforce
2026-05-13 11:00 - 12:00
Please join us as we learn more about the Olmstead Taskforce and how they are advocating for those we serve. The presentation will be followed by a Problems of Practice session. You will need to register and may choose either today or tomorrow to attend. For the May 13th presentation, register at CoP May 13 at 11 AM.

Community of Practice May 14 at 12:30 PM with Olmstead Taskforce
2026-05-14 12:30 - 13:30
Please join us as we learn more about the Olmstead Taskforce and how they are advocating for those we serve. The presentation will be followed by a Problems of Practice session. You will need to register and may choose either yesterday or today to attend. For the May 14th presentation, register at CoP May 14 at 12:30 PM.

CEBH Learning and Invisible Disabilities
2026-05-19 09:00 - 10:00
As part of the May CEBH Multi-Occurring Conditions Learning Series, you are invited to register to attend the third in the series, “Learning and Invisible Disabilities”. Please register at Learning and Invisible Disabilities.

Disability Benefits (DB) 101 Website Tour
2026-05-21 15:00 - 16:00
Join Ashley Hazen, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, as she walks us through the new DB 101 Website. This website can be useful to those curious about how work may impact their benefits and includes benefits planning estimators.
Register at DB 101 Website Tour May 21 at 3 PM.

CEBH Autism Spectrum Disorder
2026-05-26 09:00 - 10:00
As part of the May CEBH Multi-Occurring Conditions Learning Series, you are invited to register to attend the last in the series, “Autism Spectrum Disorder”. Please register at Autism Spectrum Disorder Registration.

Non-ADRC TTA Training - Shielding Seniors from Scams: Awareness, Prevention, and Resources
2026-06-04 13:00 - 14:00
From ACL: Join our engaging webinar to hear an overview of common scams targeting older adults and practical tips for seniors, caregivers, and community members to recognize, prevent, and report fraud. Participants will learn key warning signs, simple protection strategies, and trusted resources to help keep seniors informed and safe. Following this high level discussion, we will zoom in on best practices for protecting your personal data while using Social Security’s digital resources. We will also share expert tips for how to safely and efficiently manage your information by creating your own my Social Security account. Empower yourself to take charge of your online security and make informed decisions with confidence.
Link to Join
Meeting ID: 289 075 522 421 566 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial in by phone
1 206-420-5032,,280980368# United States, Seattle
Phone conference ID: 280 980 368#
For more information, visit the Federal Elder Justice Coordinating Council website: EJCC | Events

Community of Practice at 11 AM
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:00
Join Todd Lange of Wellpoint as he discusses Peer Support services in Iowa. This session will be repeated on June 11th at 12:30 PM.
Click here to register for the June 10th session.

Community of Practice June 11 at 12:30 PM
2026-06-11 12:30 - 13:30
Join Todd Lange from Wellpoint as he discusses Peer Support services. This is a repeated session from June 10th at 11 AM.
Click here to register for the June 11th session.

Non-ADRC TTA Training - Connecting Paradigms: Trauma-Informed Motivational Interviewing
2026-06-17 10:00 - 13:00
Iowa’s Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health invites you to join their upcoming Zoom training – Connecting Paradigms: Trauma-Informed Motivational Interviewing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Registration is required.
Trainer: Matt Bennett, MA, MBA
In a quick-paced and dynamic training, participants learn Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the context of trauma-informed care and the Stages of Change. Many of those who engage in services face significant challenges if they are to achieve the employment and social outcomes we hope for them. Recent research on the brain and trauma gives those working with clients a new paradigm to improve outcomes for clients experiencing issues such as homelessness, substance abuse, mental health issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, and poverty. This training presents the trauma-informed paradigm in a practical context, providing participants with both a theoretical foundation and tools to apply immediately to their work with patients.
Training Objectives:

State the relationship between trauma and high-risk behaviors.
Implement the spirit of motivational interviewing into their relationship with patients.
Utilize the Trauma-Informed Motivational Interviewing process to evoke and process change talk.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

MAC 101 June 17 at 2 PM
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:30
Join Morgan Casey as she reviews MAC and the new time study for anyone new to Medicaid Administrative Claiming.
Please register by clicking this Registration link.

Non-ADRC TTA Training - National I&R Support Center training "Making Medicare Affordable: What Every I&R Specialist Should Know"
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00
Information and Referral (I&R) professionals play a key role in connecting beneficiaries to programs that make Medicare affordable, yet many eligible individuals remain unenrolled. This webinar will provide an overview of Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (Extra Help), and Medicare preventive benefits, including eligibility and potential savings. Participants will explore practical tools and resources available through MIPPA, the National Council on Aging, and ADvancing States. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for identifying eligible clients, making effective referrals, and supporting enrollment in their communities. Pre-registration is required for this webinar. Space is limited so make sure to register as soon as possible. Click here to register.
*** This is not a training provided by Iowa ADRC TTA. ***

MAC Office Hours June 29 at 9 AM
2026-06-29 09:00 - 10:00
Join Morgan Casey for office hours regarding any last-minute Medicaid Administrative Claiming questions prior to the launch of the new time study starting July 1! No registration is required. Join with this link: MAC Office Hours June 29th at 9 AM Zoom link

MAC Office Hours June 29 at 1 PM
2026-06-29 13:00 - 14:00
Join Morgan Casey for any last-minute questions regarding Medicaid Administrative Claiming and the new time study that will go live July 1! No registration is required. Join the Zoom by clicking this link: MAC Office Hours June 29th at 1 PM

Dementia Friendly Iowa with Patti Robinson
2026-07-01 15:00 - 16:00
Join Iowa Compass staff and Dementia Friendly Iowa Champion, Patti Robinson as she gives an overview of what being Dementia Friendly is all about. To register for this training, click Dementia Friendly Iowa training Registration link.

MAC Office Hours July 6 at 1 PM
2026-07-06 13:00 - 14:00
Join Morgan Casey, Iowa HHS, as she reviews the new MAC Time Study and answers questions regarding Medicaid Administrative Claiming. Please register here.

MAC Office Hours July 13 at 9 AM
2026-07-13 09:00 - 10:00
Join Morgan Casey, Iowa HHS, as she reviews the new MAC Time Study and answers questions regarding Medicaid Administrative Claiming in this informal conversation. Please register here.
