(WEBINAR) Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disability

CE Type:APAIACETSW

# of CE's: 4.0

0.4 IACET CE's

CE Type: SW, IACET, APA                # of CE's: 4.0 CE's      0.4 IACET CE's

About This Course

Epidemiological studies estimate that 1-3% of the generation population meet criteria for intellectual disability (with approximately 85% scoring in the mild range), and an estimated 59% of individuals being unknown to intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) services. Across disciplines, research on professional attitudes consistently flags concerns around the ability to recognize intellectual disability (ID), identify protected rights, and communicate effectively. This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of ID, including discussions around intellectual and adaptive functioning, common co-occurrences and trends, and prevalence rates. In addition, the course reviews historical context and ongoing advocacy issues, particularly around community inclusion and protected rights. Finally, this course discusses best practice strategies for effective and respectful communication, with the goals of adjusting appropriately for cognitive load and supporting self-determination and positive identity development.

Learning Objectives: 

• Define intellectual disability, including sub-concepts such as intellectual and adaptive functioning.
• Relate historical discrimination and stigma to modern-day attitudes, advocacy issues, and protected rights.
• List at least 2-3 protected rights for individuals with intellectual disability.
• Explain the role of dignity of risk and self-determination in supporting and advocating for people with disabilities.
• Identify at least 2-3 strategies for adapting to differences in cognitive load.

Intended Audience: 

Health and human service professionals serving Philadelphians across disciplines (DBHIDS, CBH, DHS, OHS, etc.).

Instructional Level: 

Introductory

Completion Requirements: 

Participants must attend the entire session, participate in all activities, and submit an evaluation within the 7 days of training to receive credits and a certificate. All CEU certificates and certificates of attendance will be received through the DBHIDS Learning Hub. Once you have completed your evaluation you will have access to your CEU or Certificate of Attendance through your DBHIDS Learning Hub Account.

Credit Statements:

BHTEN is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. 
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BHTEN offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.  BHTEN is authorized by IACET to offer CEUs for this program.
(0.4 CEU = 4.0 Training Hours)

4.0 CE credit hours for Psychologists awarded.  BHTEN is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  BHTEN maintains responsibility for this program and its content

Behavioral Health Training and Education Network BHTEN, #1779, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/22/22-9/22/25. Social workers completing this course receive 4.0 General continuing education credits.