Safe, Seen, Supported Trauma-Informed Approaches in I/DD Care at The Pavilion at John Knox Village – Lee’s Summit, MO

Safe, Seen, Supported: Trauma-Informed Approaches in I/DD Care

The way we support individuals who have experienced trauma matters. Join us on April 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM (Central Time) at The Pavilion at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit MO for a powerful day of learning designed to transform the way care is understood and delivered. Registration will begin at 8:00 am.

This conference brings together experts and professionals committed to strengthening trauma-informed practices for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). While the focus will be applied to serving those with I/DD the topic and content will be relevant to serving anyone who has experienced trauma. Through engaging presentations and real-world insights, you will gain practical tools to help create environments where people feel truly safe, respected, and supported.

Whether you are a direct support professional, clinician, support coordinator, educator, provider, or community partner, this event will deepen your understanding of trauma-informed care and empower you to respond with confidence, compassion, and skill.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of trauma-informed care and why they matter across service settings
• Recognize signs and impacts of trauma across the lifespan
• Identify strategies for creating safe, supportive, and empowering environments
• Use insights from people with lived experience to inform policies and daily practice
• Reduce practices that may unintentionally re-traumatize individuals
• Apply trauma-informed approaches through real-world case examples
• Commit to at least one meaningful change to improve trauma-responsive practice

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth and the well-being of the people you support. Register today and be part of the movement toward care where every person is safe, seen, and supported.

Lunch will be provided by Jason’s Deli

*We have a limited number of scholarships available to those with I/DD who have limited resources. Please contact Tracy Mauk at tracym@eitas.org to reserve your spot. Must have a developmental disability to qualify.