This document provides an accessible version of the Issues of Disability and Disability-Competent Care Social Work Curriculum Educational Resource Database available on a google spreadsheet.
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Curricular Resource on Issues of Disability and Disability-Competent Care
This guide provides a foundation for integrating disability content into social work education.
Unlocking and Treating Depression in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
A powerpoint presentation of information about adults with depression and disabilities including guiding principles for practitioners.
The Vital Role of Specialized Approaches: Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Mental Health System
Training for professionals providing services to people with co-occurring mental health and disabilities.
Health and Mental Health in Adults with Intellectual Disability: Findings from a large, nationally representative database
Presentation of health and mental health information and implications for future studies.
Crisis Intervention for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
This course will guide you in an investigation of the phases of a crisis process. You will explore crisis prevention by identifying situations in the environment that can evolve into a crisis and the strategies which might be employed in these situations to prevent or lessen the impact of a crisis. You will also investigate […]
Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Intellectual Disability and Mental Health
The goal of this course is to raise awareness about the issues surrounding dual diagnosis, to present some typical and atypical signs of mental illnesses that may arise in this population, and to highlight how your interactions with individuals—whatever your role may be—can contribute to better supports for individuals
Emerging Best Practices for People with an Intellectual/Developmental Disability Co-Occurring with Serious Mental Illness
A powerpoint of information around disability and serious mental illness.
Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services
Professional training guide to help improve behavioral health services.
NADD Webinar Series
The National Association on Developmental Disabilities (NADD) shares professional development and information webinars with a variety of topics split into beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
