In this training, Sierra Grandy, JD, will teach therapists and mental health professionals how they may assist clients in navigating their mental health, neurodivergence, and/or disability needs at their place of employment, including practical support strategies and information about ADA accommodations.
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CERTIFICATES:
Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.
PRESENTER:
Sierra Grandy, JD
| Sierra Grandy is a public speaker, disability advocate, and a law school graduate who is dedicated to promoting neurodiversity awareness and mental wellness.
Drawing from her own journey of mental health recovery, Sierra brings authenticity and insight to her speaking engagements, which have many audiences across diverse platforms, including mental health conferences, police intervention trainings, podcasts, and corporate inclusion initiatives. In addition to her speaking engagements, Sierra is deeply involved in advocacy work, serving as Minnesota's Representative on NAMI's Peer Leadership Council and as a council member on Minnesota's State Advisory Council on Mental Health. Her commitment to effecting change within the mental health system is fueled by her lived experience and passion for ensuring equitable access to support and resources for all. Sierra's dedication to advocacy and teaching is complemented by her academic achievements, having recently graduated from law school with a focus on disability and tax law (strange mix—she knows). Her undergraduate degree is in psychology, which she has continued to self-study as she continues her education to better support her advocacy work.
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The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.
