Understanding How People With I/DD Age and How to Support Them

This in-person event held at YAI's Headquarters in Manhattan

12 CE credits available*

This comprehensive two-day workshop helps attendees learn the unique needs and build understanding, skills, and empathy for working with aging adults with intellectual disabilities and those who need a modified environment. Attendees will learn how best to plan for and support the proactive healthcare needs of seniors in physical, emotional, and cognitive areas. Attendees will learn and practice concrete skill-based techniques that can be used to develop a Senior Program and to train other staff.

• Day #1 is trained by a nurse and a dietician and examines the physical process of aging and supports needed.
• Day #2 is trained by a licensed clinician and master trainer and explores sensitivity exercises, program planning, structural needs, and ways to support the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of aging adults with I/DD.

To review and practice, attendees will be guided through exercises as an opportunity to learn direct application. These techniques are beneficial for staff working with anyone who is aging.

*Social Work Continuing Education Info  

This course qualifies for 12 SW CE contact hours. 

Young Adult Institute, Inc. (YAI) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0171. 

The New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work requires all registrants to attend the entire training to receive the Social Work CE hours. 

If you are not licensed in New York, please check with your state to determine if these credits will be accepted for licensing renewal. 

Cancellation Policy  

If a cancellation is received 14 days prior to a scheduled training, a refund will be provided. Participants who cancel their enrollment less than 14 days but more than 5 days prior to a training will not be refunded but given credit toward a future training. Cancellation less than 5 days prior will result in no refund or credit. 

No-Show Policy  

No credit or refund will be provided if a registered participant does not attend a training.   

YAI Knowledge reserves the right to cancel a training due to low enrollment numbers. Registrants will be notified at least two business days prior to the scheduled training.