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rTh 16 youth participated in the October /November 2012 session. 17 adults participated in the April/May 2013 session. More sessions are planned for fall 2013 and we expect similar attendance. Getting Organized: This weekly drop -in program was launched in 2013 and provides training, advocacy, support and basic needs assistance to adults on the waitlist for services; the program also offers a social outlet for isolated self - advocates and parenting support and child enrichment for self - advocates with children. The program was created to allow the ACL to efficiently and cost effectively promote self - sufficiency among self - advocates, meet the wide range of needs expressed by this growing number of people, and build organizational capacity to meet the needs of people newly eligible under the expanded definition of DD. We continue to provide intensive individual advocacy to people until they are stable enough to have their needs met through Getting Organized, and as needed to those accessing the program who face a crisis. Getting Organized was piloted in Longmont and we plan to expand it to serve other communities in late 2013/early 2014. 56 people currently access this program. On The Road - Transition to Adulthood: This parent and youth education program is entering its 5th year. The ACL collaborates with Boulder Valley and St Vrain Valley School Districts to provide this multi- session program that focuses on increasing parents understanding of adult systems, community network building, school -based transition planning and many other topics related to life beyond the public school system. Over 45 families access this program annually. Emergency Services Training: The ACL provides training to police, sheriff, ambulance, victim assistance and fire services personnel. These trainings are designed to educate these vital service providers how to effectively work with and support people with 1 /00 and to raise awareness of such issues as the staggering rate of crime against people with IIDD. In 2012, 221 emergency service personnel were trained. So far in 2013, 100 emergency service personnel have been trained. Other ACL trainings delivered in 2012113: Equity, diversity and inclusion Self - advocacy Special Education Negotiating and managing conflict Healthy diet and exercise Volunteering in the community Oral hygiene Smoking cessation Safe sex First Aid /CPR Public policy advocacy Autism 101 Executive function disorder Person centered planning Guardianship and trust funds Financial Aid Program The ACL provides financial aid to people with I /DD and their families. We have found that most people wish to give back in some way and many people who receive aid volunteer their time to the ACL in return. 12