START National Training Institute 2025 by Morgan Futrell https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025 Welcome to the START National Training Institute! Contribute to our padlet by posting announcements, sharing achievements, and expressing thoughts to build a vibrant, interactive training institute Let's keep the conversation positive and supportive! en-us 2025-04-03 18:36:20 UTC 2025-05-30 13:21:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f4d6.png "What story are you bringing with you into this year’s SNTI—and how might it grow?" mnf1020 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3409211986 Comment with a photo, quote, or short reflection that captures your takeaway. Let your story spark someone else’s.

]]> 2025-04-14 15:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3409211986 Download your SNTI 2025 Coloring sheets here! mnf1020 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3409234711 2025-04-14 15:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3409234711 Enter and Vote sarastanton2 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3409289287 Upload your finished SNTI Coloring sheet as post below.


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]]> 2025-04-14 16:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3409289287 Connect with other SNTI attendees! sarastanton2 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3414239297 Share something about yourself, your work, or your interests. Connect with others by commenting, liking and engaging!

]]> 2025-04-17 18:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3414239297 Tell us where you're from! sarastanton2 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3423785763 Drag and drop the pin on the map in the lower right hand corner. When you are happy with the location, select "submit" beneath the interactive map.

]]> 2025-04-24 18:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3423785763 Brief Mindfulness Activity sarastanton2 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3430520619 Open the PDF or click this link for a brief mindfulness activity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-CselVKuzI

]]> 2025-04-29 21:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3430520619 Introduce yourself! sarastanton2 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3430522078 2025-04-29 21:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3430522078 Home sarastanton2 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3430524562 2025-04-29 21:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3430524562 Your Story in a Snapshot sarastanton2 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3430525623 Take a selfie or a photo of your SNTI space and post it here throughout the event!

]]> 2025-04-29 21:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3430525623 Jolts of Joy Scavenger Hunt mnf1020 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3433267776 Take a picture and share it here in a comment below!

]]> 2025-05-01 18:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3433267776 Five Senses Mindfulness Activity mnf1020 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3433270606 2025-05-01 18:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3433270606 The Story of Now mnf1020 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3433301108 2025-05-01 18:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3433301108 My Magic Object mnf1020 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3433315853 2025-05-01 19:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3433315853 A Moment for Mati mnf1020 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3443554234 2025-05-09 13:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3443554234 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3446767391 Hi everyone! I’m Beth and I have the great privilege of serving as the NCSS Training Director. This is my 11th SNTI! This year’s virtual format means I can be in community with you all as we log in from our respective locations. This is me in my front yard in NH. During our movement breaks I can walk outside to breathe in the fresh spring air and enjoy the scent of our lilac tree as it begins to bloom! Can’t wait to connect and engage with you all.

]]> 2025-05-12 15:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3446767391 Ready to roll! The Itty Bitty SNTI Committee is all smiles and full of energy as we prepare to welcome our 490 registered SNTI attendees!! Let the fun begin!!!! 🎉👏 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3448626102 2025-05-13 13:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3448626102 Which breakout session(s) did you attend? sarastanton2 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3448685983 2025-05-13 14:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3448685983 Hello from Western NC!! https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3448815084 NC START West's theme today is the black bear which can be found in abundance in Western NC. Peep our backgrounds for Tuesday!

]]> 2025-05-13 15:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3448815084 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3448955496 Gabrielle Messina

START Coordinator

Nassau County, Long Island, NY

]]> 2025-05-13 17:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3448955496 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3449022394 Hi everyone! My name is Holly and I am a Program Support for NCSS. This will be my first SNTI! This picture was taken with my dog Thea in our yard in NH. :)

]]> 2025-05-13 18:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3449022394 Alyse Scura-Mohammed https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3449081258 2025-05-13 19:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3449081258 Reflections from Storytelling for Systemic Change mnf1020 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3450612711 Yesterday, in the breakout Storytelling for Systemic Change, we flexed our storytelling muscles! You can see some examples within this padlet.

]]> 2025-05-14 13:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3450612711 NH SNTI tattoo tradition continues! https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3450822770 With SNTI being virtual this year, the NH team tatto tradition will be happening here in good ol' NH at Happy Apple tattoos May 31st (thank you Harrison!). What fun SNTI traditions do your teams have?

]]> 2025-05-14 16:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3450822770 Hello from Western NC Day 2!! https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3450832020 We are having fun with our themed backgrounds while participating in each session! Today's theme is the Blue Ridge Mountains in WNC!

]]> 2025-05-14 16:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3450832020 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3450851806 Hello and Happy SNTI! I am Sofia, the NCSS Senior Program Support Administrator. Here I am in my natural crafting room/office habitat. I have been apart of SNTI since Austin (my old hometown) and got to see you all in Philly last year! I can assist you with CEs, registration or tech. If you need me just find me or email ncss.training.iod@unh.edu.


]]> 2025-05-14 16:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3450851806 Lisa Jackman- NC START West https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451002880 2025-05-14 18:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451002880 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451029769 Hi there! My name is Gabby. I'm a START Coordinator for Nassau County, Long Island, NY. This is my first SNTI. Attached is a picture of my best boy, Oakley, and I :)

]]> 2025-05-14 18:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451029769 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451033533 Hi Everyone,

My name is Deb and I'm a Program Coordinator for the Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services. This is my second SNTI and I'm so happy to be back! I take the worst selfies, but this one isn't too terrible!

]]> 2025-05-14 18:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451033533 Noah Mayberry (Suzy Mayberry) https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451061503 A lovely abstract portrait from a 4.5 year old boy who enjoys playing hooky from daycare. He was put to work and quickly decided work was not for him.

]]> 2025-05-14 19:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451061503 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451064856 2025-05-14 19:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451064856 CA START Golden Gate Person- Centered Sleep Strategies https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451107608 Hi team, as promised here is the poster that we presented earlier as well as material. Here I have attached links to last year's poster, the initial sleep survey, and the sleep strategies. Please feel free to shoot me an email if you have questions about anything! adalia.ortiz@yai.org


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]]> 2025-05-14 19:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451107608 Holly Magowan :) https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451140644 2025-05-14 20:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451140644 NM START https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451168945 Joselyn Munoz

NM START

]]> 2025-05-14 21:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3451168945 Postcards from the Journey https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452532387 1)One story that moved me

2)One way I will carry this forward in my work/life

]]> 2025-05-15 13:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452532387 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452560650 2025-05-15 13:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452560650 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452604815 My fingers hurt LOL

]]> 2025-05-15 13:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452604815 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452606616 Sid is logging in from her Dallas/Fort Worth office bed - Wishing everyone a fabulous final day of the 2025 SNTI!!!

]]> 2025-05-15 13:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452606616 NC START West- Day 3 Theme https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452616814 2025-05-15 14:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452616814 Maine partner https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452746511 Lorrie from Maine, Crisis Program Administrator.

]]> 2025-05-15 15:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452746511 Olivia Bernstein https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452788092 Redwood Coast START

]]> 2025-05-15 16:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452788092 Where am I? https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452797846 I am not a big fan, but I am certain all will know what state I am from.


]]> 2025-05-15 16:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452797846 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452803036 2025-05-15 16:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452803036 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452846921 Kevin Pack, Philadelphia START

]]> 2025-05-15 17:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452846921 Suzy Mayberry https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452875998 Suzy Mayberry, NC START East Clinical Director with two WILD children that have taught me to practice what I preach.

]]> 2025-05-15 17:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452875998 Staying Focused https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452882163 2025-05-15 17:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452882163 Jenn Altamirano-NC START East https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452908259 2025-05-15 17:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452908259 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452919278 2025-05-15 18:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452919278 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452957150 It is my first SNTI. I am grateful to attend the SNTI training.

]]> 2025-05-15 18:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452957150 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452986060 Welcoming spring in NH.

]]> 2025-05-15 19:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452986060 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452986250 When advocating for the people we sever, I must Stand Out to advocate for them

]]> 2025-05-15 19:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452986250 Scavenger Hunt https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452997120 2025-05-15 19:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3452997120 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453025932 I will advocate by telling my story

]]> 2025-05-15 20:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453025932 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453026354 Nathaniel‘s story was amazing! Very inspiring to hear! Thank you Nathaniel, keep going!

]]> 2025-05-15 20:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453026354 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453026573 Wonderful SNTI! The speakers were fantastic….demonstrating strength, inclusion, and perseverance!

]]> 2025-05-15 20:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453026573 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453027168 Nathaniel's story shows perseverance! He faced so many obstacles and didn't let that bring him down. He continued to push through and is here today to share his story. I feel that his message should be shared with so many people who may be going through the same things.


]]> 2025-05-15 20:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453027168 What Moved Me https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453027374 Being the aunt to two nieces and a nephew that are all somewhere on the autism spectrum, to varying degrees, the most impactful moment for me was Ly’s story and her direct, and effective, summation of how people have been, and continue to be, treated for many years. I will carry her words and the impact of them going forward.

]]> 2025-05-15 20:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453027374 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453027927 Throughout the last couple of days I was able to hear and learn from presenters from different fields and areas of expertise. Ly’s story and presentation about supporting this vulnerable population and doing it in a person centered way was one of the best presentations I believe to end the day!

]]> 2025-05-15 20:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453027927 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453028363 The final keynote really resonated with me and I want to go forward making sure I'm not the one going to the zoo for the self-narrated exhibits.

]]> 2025-05-15 20:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453028363 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453029186 I loved Shawn’s story. His advocacy, bravery, and perseverance gave me hope for the people we support. I will carry this with me in my work life by always remembering why we do what we do.

]]> 2025-05-15 20:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3453029186 NCSTARTWEST https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3454699531 2025-05-16 22:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3454699531 Burnout https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3454700272 Loved the visual analogy with the match showcasing burnout!!!

]]> 2025-05-16 22:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3454700272 https://padlet.com/mnf1020/SNTI2025/wish/3454703922 Hey, My name is Tiffany. I am on the NCSTART WEST team. This has been my first participating in SNTI and it was amazing!

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