Since 1987, March has been designated National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This month we celebrate the many contributions people with developmental disabilities make to our society.

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Image: A local disability theatre group perform a play about the daily prejudices faced by people living with disability at the Wan Smolbag Theatre and Youth Centre, Port Vila, Vanuatu, February 2013, photographer Graham Crumb for DFAT

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What is Professional Crisis Management?

PCM is an advanced system of crisis management. Unlike other methods that teach intervention techniques only after individuals have become non-compliant, agitated or aggressive, PC....
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Bonfire Night – a time when friends and family gather to ‘Ooo’ and ‘Ahh’ at the night sky as firework after firework light up the darkness with an almighty bang.

Whether you’re having ....
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Accidents and illnesses can happen anywhere and can be more stressful when away from home. Equipping yourself with an appropriately stocked First Aid kit and the knowledge to help, means you are ready for action if something happens.

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Fractures (broken bones) are common injuries for first aiders to have to deal with.

The correct first aid management of fractures is important as this will reduce pain and promote fracture healing.

When treating all fractures, ....
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What is Cyanosis?

Cyanosis is a blueish/purple tinge to the skin caused by tissues receiving a poor supply of oxygen.

Cyanosis can be either central or peripheral. Central cyanosis is caused by arter....
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We offer HIV, sexually transmitted infection (STI) and viral hepatitis trainings across New York State.

The trainings on this site are intended for non-physician health and human services providers who offer HIV, STI and viral hepatitis pr....
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