People with Disabilities: Building Relationships and Community Membership
Certificates
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
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Non-Licensed Direct Care (DSP, HHA, CNA, DCW, PCA, IHA, NA)
California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities
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California Department of Social Services Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program
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Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-733-2
Approval # 224-0143-29524
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California Department of Social Services Group Homes
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Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-730-2
Approval # 224-0143-29472
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Course Details
Explain the reasons why relationships and community membership are important for people with disabilities.
Describe a variety of ways staff can facilitate meaningful relationships for people with disabilities.
Demonstrate ways support staff can assist people with disabilities in building connections to their communities.
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.
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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