An Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
ID: 3001WEBTo better serve individuals with developmental disabilities in all settings, it is important for social workers and other social services professionals to have an understanding of the various developmental disabilities covered under the federal and state definitions. The focus of this webinar will be to provide participants with this basic knowledge along with the structure of the various service systems most utilized by individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages as they are supported in the community. The participants will be given the opportunity to discuss various approaches to supporting people throughout their life span. [Required for Developmental Disabilities Certificate Program]
Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00
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Unavailable | | Instructor: | Melissa Cheplic, MPH
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| Date: | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 |
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| Time: | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET |
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| Location: | Zoom (Interactive Webinar)
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Community Services and Supports for Adults with Disabilities: Evolving Approaches
ID: 3025WEBOver the past years, the approach utilized in supporting adults with developmental disabilities has been evolving and changing from an institution-based service delivery system to a community-based system of supports and services. This has also led to shifting of roles and responsibilities for the professionals, from one of organizing services to working with a person to determine what they want in their life. In this webinar, participants will be presented with an overview of these changes, the current approaches to planning, and their impact on the delivery system. Participants will be given the opportunity to apply these planning methods as they look for ways to assist adults with developmental disabilities to plan their futures. [Required for Developmental Disabilities Certificate Program]
Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00
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Unavailable | | Instructor: | Colleen McLaughlin, MEd
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| Date: | Thursday, February 9, 2023 |
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| Time: | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET |
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| Location: | Zoom (Interactive Webinar)
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Multicultural Perspectives in Developmental Disabilities
ID: 3005WEBIn this webinar participants will learn about ways for exploring and discovering the values and belief systems that shape the behavior of various ethnic groups, and the ways that various cultures approach the understanding of disabilities, services, and supports. The focus will be on helping participants understand the ways that culture impacts their own identity and that of people they serve. We will explore ways that a commitment to cultural competence is crucial for effective relationships with people in many areas of concern and practice. The webinar will also examine some of the major ethnic groups in New Jersey and strategies/resources for interaction with those communities. [Required for Developmental Disabilities Certificate Program]
Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00 Social/Cultural
| | Instructor: | Bethany Chase, LSW, CESP
Jaime Zahid
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| Date: | Monday, July 10, 2023 |
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| Time: | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET |
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| Location: | Zoom (Interactive Webinar)
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Starting Out: From Diagnosis to Early Childhood
ID: 3008WEBInvolvement with service systems for individuals with developmental disabilities begins for some families when their children are infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Families' experiences with early intervention and early childhood special education services set the tone for their participation with service systems throughout their children's age span. In this webinar, participants will be presented with an overview of New Jersey's Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Systems, including the process of identification and referral, evaluation, program planning, delivery of services, and transition. The roles of social workers and the rights of families under each system will also be highlighted. [Required for Developmental Disabilities Certificate Program]
Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00
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Unavailable | | Instructor: | Caroline Coffield, PhD
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| Date: | Thursday, January 19, 2023 |
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| Time: | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET |
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| Location: | Zoom (Interactive Webinar)
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Supporting Youth with Disabilities in the Transition to Adult Life
ID: 3027WEBAdopting the roles of adults, such as worker, post-secondary student, or family member, can be difficult and intimidating for any young person. When the young person has a disability, the challenges are multiplied. In this workshop, the roles of adult life will be explored, and why it may be hard for a young person with a disability to fill those roles. Topics to be discussed include transition planning, roles for various support people, instruction in community living, preparation for higher education, and support to enter the workforce. [Required for Developmental Disabilities Certificate Program]
Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00
| | Instructor: | Bethany Chase, LSW, CESP
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| Date: | Monday, August 7, 2023 |
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| Time: | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET |
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| Location: | Zoom (Interactive Webinar)
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The Realities of Growing Old Together for Adults with Developmental Disabilities and their Caregivers
ID: 3009WEBFamilies have always been the primary caregivers for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) throughout their lives. In the U.S. today, over 75% of adults with I/DD live with their families: this means there are nearly one million households in which an adult with I/DD is living with a caregiver/caregivers over the age of 60. While we will look at generalities of age-related changes in people with IDD, particular attention will be paid in this webinar to the cumulative impact of a shared aging trajectory between many adults with I/DD, their family members, and the workforce of paid caregivers.*Previous title:
Growing Old Together: Aging and Family Caregiving
[Required for Developmental Disabilities Certificate Program]
Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00
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Unavailable | | Instructor: | Margaret Gilbride, JD, CT
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| Date: | Thursday, February 16, 2023 |
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| Time: | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET |
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| Location: | Zoom (Interactive Webinar)
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Understanding and Managing Problem Behaviors
ID: 3028WEBProblem behaviors present a significant barrier to community life and success for many people with developmental disabilities. This webinar will review approaches to investigating the reasons for the existence of problem behaviors and strategies for the management of problem behaviors. Mental health considerations, person-centered approaches, including positive behavior supports, and behavior analytic perspectives to assessing and treating problem behavior will be discussed. [Elective for Developmental Disabilities Certificate Program]
Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00 Clinical
| | Instructor: | Philip Smith, PhD
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| Date: | Wednesday, June 14, 2023 |
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| Time: | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET |
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| Location: | Zoom (Interactive Webinar)
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