Sunflower Community

Participants should have a thorough grasp of self-advocacy, a toolset of skills to develop self-advocacy abilities, and the confidence to use these skills in a variety of contexts by the end of the course. By encouraging independence, self-assurance, and a sense of agency in their academic and personal endeavors, the course seeks to enable teenagers with disabilities to advocate for themselves. Read more

This is an online course tailored for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities, aimed at empowering them to foster independence and self-care abilities. The course explores understanding the distinct needs and abilities of individuals with disabilities, offering practical strategies for teaching essential self-care skills. From promoting social and community engagement to navigating challenges, caregivers gain valuable insights and tools to support the holistic development of individuals, fostering greater autonomy and confidence in daily living.  Read more

The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of self-image and self-worth, discuss the obstacles that people with developmental disabilities may encounter and how those obstacles may impact their sense of self, provide strategies for people with developmental disabilities to enhance their sense of self and self-worth, and provide strategies for you to assist your loved one in cultivating these qualities.  Read more

This outline provides a comprehensive structure for a course focused on encouraging social skills development in children with disabilities, with an emphasis on practical strategies and ongoing support for parents. Read more

Engaging in local and state advocacy efforts can be a powerful way to bring about change in your community and influence policy at higher levels. This course will review the history of advocacy in the I/DD community and strategies to effectively engage in these efforts.  Read more

This course identifies a group of evidence-based tactics known as positive behavior support (PBS) that are used to improve a person's quality of life and reduce challenging behavior by imparting new knowledge and altering their surroundings. *This course utilizes PBS concepts derived from Arizona Department of Economic Security. Edit Description Read more