Healthy human relationships have a direct impact on quality of life. This course will show you the importance of meaningful relationships and community membership for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). You will learn techniques you can use to help individuals enlarge their circle of friends and make meaningful connections to their communities. This course will provide skills on how to use an individual’s Person-Centered Plan and circle of support to foster community membership and meaningful relationships.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO1832325
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2
Approval # 224-0143-29471
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program Continuing Education training courses.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-733-2
Approval # 224-0143-29524
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Group Homes.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-730-2
Approval # 224-0143-29472
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Why Relationships and Community Membership Are So Important A. Meet Terry B. Why Relationships Are Important C. Relationships for People with Disabilities D. Risk, Fears, and Challenges E. The Role of DSPs in Building Relationships F. Review G. Summary Section 3: Supporting People in Building and Maintaining Relationships A. Circle of Support for Relationship Building B. Person-Centered Planning for Relationship Building C. Barriers to Relationship Building D. Facilitators in Relationship Building E. Romance and Intimate Relationships F. Work Relationships G. Review H. Summary Section 4: Community Membership for People with Disabilities A. Circles of Support for Community Membership B. Person-Centered Planning for Community Memberships C. Belonging or Just Attending? D. Sally’s Inclusion at Church E. Ideal Conditions for Community Involvement F. Inclusion Example: Pierre G. Access and Accommodations H. Eco mapping I. Review: Developing an Ecomap J. Summary Section 5: Conclusion A. Summary B. Congratulations! C. Course Contributor D. Resources E. References
Nellie Galindo received her Masters of Social Work and Masters of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked with individuals with disabilities in several different settings, including working as a direct service provider for individuals with mental illness and leading a youth program for young adults with disabilities. She has facilitated and created trainings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of self-advocacy, healthy relationships, sexual health education, and violence and abuse prevention. Mrs. Galindo has worked in state government assisting individuals with disabilities obtain accessible health information in their communities, as well as utilizing the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to healthcare services. Disclosure: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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