Retirement in IDD

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-RIDD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 10/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Describe changes associated with retirement and how they affect people with IDD.
Describe how to support a high quality of life for retired adults with IDD.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Approaching Retirement

Meet Linda

What is Retirement?

When do People Retire?

Why do People Retire?

Planning Ahead

Legal and Financial Planning

Aging in Place

Living Arrangements

Support Services

Daily Routines

Review

Summary

Section 3: Quality of Life

Meet Richard

Quality of Life

Growth and Purpose

Rights and Self-Determination

Physical Well-Being

Social Changes

Emotional Health

Reflection

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP

Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.