Principles of Universal Design

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-PUD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Describe what universal design is and the principles that guide it.
Identify strategies for applying universal design in supported employment.

Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Universal Design

Jared’s New Job

First Day

What Could Have Helped Jared?

What Is Universal Design?

Helping Everyone

The Principles of UD

The Broader Impact of UD

UD in Employment

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Applying UD in the Workplace

The SEP’s Role in Applying UD

Promoting UD With Employers

Barriers to Applying UD in the Workplace

Applying UD Across the Employment Process

Job Development

Interviewing

Onboarding and Training

On-the-Job Support

Career Growth and Advancement

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: 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.