Universal Design in Mental Health for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Event Description: 
Universal design is an inclusive approach that can enhance the ability to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The approach ensures there are a variety of means for making things accessible and presenting information, as well as supports a variety of ways for clients to express information. This presentation will provide an overview of universal design, as well as recommendations and practical tips for using a universal design framework in a therapeutic setting.
 
After the completion of the webinar, participants will be able to:
  • Define universal design and describe the use of a universal design framework;
  • Identify communication methods to better meet the needs of diverse clients; and 
  • Explore how universal design can increase engagement of individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions and developmental disabilities.
 
Presenters: 
  • Elaine Eisenbaum, PhD, MSW, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky
  • Patti Singleton, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky
  • Jason Jones, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky
 
This webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 fom 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.
 
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Dates: 
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
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Sponsor: 
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilites National Training Center (MHDD-NTC)
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