Course Code: REL-IDD-0-ATIDD
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between low-tech and high-tech assistive technologies.
Identify at least three benefits and concerns related to using assistive technology.
List ways you can support a person in using assistive technology.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Assistive Technologies
What Is Assistive Technology?
Low-Tech Technologies
High-Tech Assistive Technology
Review
Summary
Section 3: Benefits and Concerns of Assistive Technology and Your Role
Benefits of Assistive Technology
Concerns Related to Assistive Technology
Your Role in Supporting Someone Using Assistive Technology
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Diane VanHusen, QIDP
Diane VanHusen received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, early intervention teacher, IDD case manager, and executive director for an ICF/IID facility. She has developed and provided training on a variety of topics related to intellectual and developmental disability services.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.