Reviews legal rights and protections for people with developmental disabilities, covering topics like education, work, daily living, guardianship, and key court cases. Eligible for one (1) CPD unit in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent. 60 minutes long.
Examines why people with developmental disabilities are more often involved in the criminal justice system, how their ability to stand trial is evaluated, and the related laws. Eligible for one (1) CPD unit in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent. 60 minutes long.
This course provides guidance on housing navigation and related topics. Originally created for guardians, it is also beneficial for anyone assisting very low-income individuals in their search for affordable rental housing. It also has information about reasonable accommodations and modifications, so homes are accessible to people with disabilities.
This course is strongly recommended for county board staff—including housing staff, service and support administrators (SSAs), SSA directors, and similar roles. While the complete training spans about three hours, it's organized into sections for flexible viewing. If you have any questions about the content, please reach out to Jeannette Welsh, DODD’s Housing Manager.
Three (3) CPD units are available in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service Support Administrator and Superintendent.
Three CPD units are available in the areas of county board member, investigative agent, service and support administration, and superintendent.