Latest HCQU Northwest news
May 13th, 2025
sign up for our annual event!
The HCQU is celebrating the start of Summer with our Annual Event.
Join us on June 20th from 10am-2pm for Food, Games, Entertainment, and crafts.
There is something for everyone, so grab your best Beach Outfit and come enjoy yourself for the day!
June 20th 10am-2pm
Holy Redeemer, Warren PA
Registration closes on June 13th.
Upcoming Webinars
June 5th Visual Strategies
**NOTE: THIS IS A TWO HOUR WEBINAR**
When we talk about supporting communication, we are usually referring to creating alternative means of communication for people who do not communicate verbally; in other words, enhancing and supporting expressive communication. Yet it is just as important to make sure that people are receiving and understanding information – receptive communication. In most cases, visual strategies can do both. The focus of this presentation will be on recognizing and responding to receptive communication challenges, which often occur independently of expressive abilities and are often overlooked, especially when the person is “verbal.” We will look at when and why visual strategies may be helpful, and look at some specific ways we can increase independence by giving people the means to access the information they need. We’ll also look at how to solve some of the common problems we might run into.
Speaker of the month
Dr. Ken Ginsburg
Building on the Strengths of Young People Who Have Endured Hardships
As young people with I/DD age out of the CYS services like foster care and Residential Treatment Facilities, they bring with them some unique challenges. Additionally, many of the adults we already support are experiencing the proven effects of childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences on their brain, body, and behavior- effects that can last a lifetime. Read More>>>
