Disability Etiquette

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-DE

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Explain what disability etiquette means and why it matters in the workplace.
Describe ways to use and model disability etiquette in the workplace.

Outline:
Section 1: An Introduction to Disability Etiquette

Darren’s New Job

What Went Wrong?

Importance of Disability Etiquette

Understanding Disability Etiquette

What Does “Disability” Mean?

What Is Disability Etiquette?

Key Principles of Disability Etiquette

Using Respectful Language

Why Disability Etiquette Matters in the Workplace

Remembering Darren

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Using and Modeling Disability Etiquette in the Workplace

Interacting With People Who Have Different Disabilities

Tips by Type of Disability

Modeling Disability Etiquette in the Workplace

Your Role as an SEP

Spotting and Addressing Common Missteps

A Teachable Moment: Bringing It All Together

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resource

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Intellectual Developmental Disabiilties: Home and Community-Based Services, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Family Living Homes, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID), Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Residential Services, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Residential Supported Living Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.