Perspectives of Employers

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-PE

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Identify common themes in how employers perceive job seekers with IDD.
Describe strategies for addressing and overcoming barriers in employer perception.

Outline:
Section 1: Employer Perceptions of People With IDD

The IDD Workforce

Employer Perceptions of Employment

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Addressing and Overcoming Employer Perceptions

Essential Aspects of Hiring

Strategies for Transforming Employer Perceptions

Navigating Employer Concerns About Job Accommodations

Job Customization

Unlocking Emma’s Potential

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Writer: 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.

Subject Matter Expert: David Morstad, M.Ed.

David Morstad has a long career in the IDD field. He has served as a Corporate Director of Training, VP/Communications, and Executive Director and Senior Fellow of the Bethesda Institute. He is a Fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and a sought-after writer and speaker on issues of leadership in the disability field.

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.