Sunflower Community

This course empowers individuals with disabilities and their supporters by providing comprehensive guidance on hiring and training a caregiver. It covers assessing care needs, creating care plans, navigating the hiring process, and understanding legal considerations. The course offers thorough training for caregivers, including basic skills, specialized training, and communication techniques. It emphasizes building trust, maintaining respectful relationships, and addressing caregiver well-being. Additionally, it provides resources for ongoing improvement and support. By the end, participants will be equipped to hire and train caregivers effectively, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities.   Read more

This course equips participants with essential knowledge and strategies to protect against human trafficking. It covers the basics of human trafficking, recognizing vulnerabilities, and identifying red flags and grooming techniques. Participants will learn personal safety plans, safe communication practices, and online safety measures. The course emphasizes the critical role of caregivers in creating supportive environments and monitoring for signs of trafficking, providing tools for effective response and reporting. The course aims to foster a safer, more inclusive community for individuals with DD through interactive exercises and real-life scenarios. Read more

This lesson serves as an introduction to visual supports and how to use them at home.  Read more

People of all abilities can enjoy a variety of accessible activities in the diverse state of Arizona. Throughout this lesson, you will learn about the numerous resources and activities Arizona has to offer. Read more

This course walks learners through understanding the functions of behaviors of concern they may encounter when working with their individuals. The course then reviews three of the most common behaviors of concern a support provider may encounter when working with the people they support.  Read more

Explore the core of mindfulness and its transformative effects on the brain, mind, and body in this online course. Gain insights into the origin, history, and evolution of mindfulness, uncovering the factors behind its popularity in America. The course goes beyond theory, offering practical guidance for integrating mindfulness into daily life, making it an accessible and instructive resource for beginners. Read more