Course Code: REL-IDD-0-RIDD
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 10/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe changes associated with retirement and how they affect people with IDD.
Describe how to support a high quality of life for retired adults with IDD.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Approaching Retirement
Meet Linda
What is Retirement?
When do People Retire?
Why do People Retire?
Planning Ahead
Legal and Financial Planning
Aging in Place
Living Arrangements
Support Services
Daily Routines
Review
Summary
Section 3: Quality of Life
Meet Richard
Quality of Life
Growth and Purpose
Rights and Self-Determination
Physical Well-Being
Social Changes
Emotional Health
Reflection
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.