Contemp Practice in Adult Serv

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

 Explore the relevant legislation, policy and funding for adults with disabilities

• Consider youth service outcomes and evaluate ongoing service planning throughout adulthood
• Examines accountability measures utilizing the program logic model and the outcomes measurement framework to inform meaningful action and change.
• Describes disability benefits and their implications for employment and housing
• Examine mechanisms for adult consent and supported decision-making

 Examine the strengths and limitations of education and community supports service options for adults

• Explores current models of inclusive post-secondary education and adult special education
• Examines the variety of community inclusion programs
• Describes various models of supported housing

 Demonstrate an understanding of practices associated with employment and citizenship.

• Examines the current models of employment, including supported employment, customized employment, and self-employment.
• Examines best practices associated with individualization and personalization, including vocational profiling, vocational assessment and customization
• Explores community engagement strategies to facilitate and sustain employment opportunities, including community mapping, marketing, job coaching and long-term supports.

 Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the needs and issues of aging adults

• Examines key transition points and the implications for families and support networks
• Articulates an understanding of issues associated with increased independence including living together, marriage, domestic abuse, addictions, children, and poverty.
• Describes the challenges and issues facing individuals and their families, including access to information, system navigation and end of life care (including DNR orders).