Course Code: REL-IDD-0-FSESS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify major public and private funding sources that pay for employment services for people with disabilities.
Describe the eligibility criteria and application processes for key funding sources used in supported employment.
Outline:
Section 1: Identifying Major Public and Private Funding Sources
Why Funding Is Important for Employment Success
Public Funding Sources
Medicaid
Vocational Rehabilitation
Social Security Administration
The Employment and Training Administration
Federal, State, and Local Grants
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Private Funding Sources
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Eligibility Criteria and Application Processes for Key Funding Sources
Why Do You Need to Know Eligibility and Application Processes?
Eligibility and Application Processes for Key Funding Sources
Medicaid
VR
SSA-Funded Programs and Work Incentives
ETA-Funded Programs
Federal, State, and Local Grants
Private Funding Sources
Blending, Braiding, and Sequencing Funding Sources
Blending
Braiding
Sequencing
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP
Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabiilties: Home and Community-Based Services, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Family Living Homes, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID), Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Residential Services, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Residential Supported Living Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.