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  2. Diocesan Leadership Meeting: Adapting Safe Environment for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Diocesan Leadership Meeting: Adapting Safe Environment for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 2:00pm EDT to 3:30pm

Inclusion in Action: Adapting Safe Environment Training for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

How can dioceses ensure that safe environment education is accessible to everyone called to serve? This presentation highlights the Disability Services and Ministries team’s approach to adapting and facilitating safe environment trainings for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Using a case-study format, the team will share practical facilitation strategies, accommodations, and support methods that promote accessibility while preserving the curriculum’s core goals of safeguarding, prevention, and shared responsibility in creating safe, welcoming communities.

All diocesan staff leaders welcome!

Leadership meetings are designed for a specific audience, providing time to discuss a topic through a shared perspective and experience. If you are interested in this topic but not part of the specified audience, you can reach out for more information ncpd@ncpd.org.

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Youth and Young Adults
Diocese/ Parishes
English
Marilyn Scott

Marilyn Scott

Director of Disability Services & Ministries, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland

Marilyn has led the Disability Services and Ministry Team in Cleveland since 1992. In this role, she provides leadership to a dedicated team committed to delivering inclusive and supportive services for individuals with disabilities. With more than 30 years of experience, Marilyn remains engaged in advancing the mission of the organization and is passionate about fostering meaningful opportunities for those served through its programs and ministries. 

Lauren Mailey

Lauren Mailey, M.Ed.

Program Manager, Disability Services & Ministries, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland

Lauren leads a variety of community-based programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Her work includes overseeing the Saturday Adult Social & Educational Program, Wellness Warriors - an inclusive health & wellness program, and supporting volunteers and staff with IDD at Catholic Charities. Lauren is an intervention specialist, social and emotional (SEL) educator, and community inclusion enthusiast. She is dedicated to celebrating diversity and creating supportive spaces for all.

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