Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SGI
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 6/30/2027
Learning Objectives:
Define terminology related to sexual orientation and gender.
Describe how to support people with IDD who identify as LGBTQ+.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Introduction to Concepts
Meet Nicole
Introduction
The Genderbread Person
What Is Sex?
What Is Gender?
Gender Identity
Sexual Orientation
Putting It All Together
LGBTQ+ and IDD
Review
Summary
Section 3: Supports for People with IDD
Respect
Language
Coming Out
Supporting Trans People
Conflict with Peers
Conflict with Family or Guardian
Being an Ally
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP
Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services.
Expert Reviewer: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and has particular interest in resilience and secondary traumatic stress among behavioral health providers. The majority of Stephanie’s work has included behavioral health counseling and medical case management. Stephanie served as part of the National Health Service Corps from 2016-2018, providing outpatient counseling to underserved populations including military service members and their families. Stephanie has designed and delivered training on many topics such as LGBTQIA+ sensitivity, youth suicide prevention, and how to provide in-community services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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.