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Project

ACS Increasing Support Skills and Well-being for Direct Support Workers Employed through Self-Directed Programs

Center:

MN-Institute on Community Integration, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Julie Bershadsky
[email protected]
612-501-5804

Project Description:

Train workers who provide direct care to individuals who use self-directed supports. This training increases the knowledge and skills of direct support workers, leading to a more robust, resilient workforce and better supports for people who use self-directed programs. Learning approaches, content, and activities are designed according to Universal Design for Learning and Adult Learner practices.

Keyword(s):

Self-direction, consumer-direction

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State