Preparing People with IDD for Independent Living

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-PPIDDIL

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Explain the transition planning process.
Identify common skills people with IDD need to transition to a more independent living arrangement.
Describe support tools and strategies that can support a person to live independently.

Outline:
Section 1: The Planning Process

Promoting Choice in Independent Living

Person-Centered Planning

Housing Options

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Skills and Strategies

Setting The Foundation for Independent Living

Skills Needed for Independent Living

Self-Determination

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Supports, Tools, and Resources

The Importance of a Support Network

A Note About Technology

Centers for Independent Living

Financial Resources

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

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Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.