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In-Service: Facilitating & Supporting Community Inclusion (In-person or Zoom) (Class cancelled)

May 24 | 8:00 am12:00 pm

$30.00

This is a 4-hour In-Service Workshop that covers:

Class Objectives

  1. Describe the importance and rationale for assisting individuals with disabilities in becoming more connected to their communities.
  2. Describe the three perspectives on community connecting.
  3. Describe the concept of a “Social Guide” and a “Community Builder” and apply these concepts to the role of the Direct Support Professional.
Facilitating and Supporting Community Inclusion

Lesson Plan Learning Outcomes

Community Support Skill Standard Competencies

1. The competent DSP supports the participant in the development of friendships and other relationships.

2. The competent DSP assists the individual as needed in planning for community activities and events (e.g., making reservation, staff needs, money, materials, accessibility).

3. The competent DSP assists the individual as needed in arranging transportation for community events.

4. The competent DSP encourages and assists the individual as needed in facilitating friendships interactions with others.

5. The competent DSP encourages and assists the individual as needed in communication with parents/family (e.g., phone calls, visits, letters).

6. The competent DSP implements individual supports regarding community activities.

7. The competent DSP provides incentive or motivation for the individual’s involvement in community activities.

8. The competent DSP assists the individual as needed in getting to know and interacting with his/her neighbors and other members of his immediate community.

9. The competent DSP encourages and assists the individual as needed in forming intimate friendships and other relationships.

10. The competent DSP encourages and assists the individual as needed in communicating with medical, human services and other types of professionals.

Details

Date:
May 24
Time:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost:
$30.00
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