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March 20, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
VIA WEBINAR
UNDERSTANDING THE COGNITIVE STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
December 12, 2022
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $10**
2.5 social work CEUs*
Webinar is made possible through a generous
Quality of Life Grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
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Description
The goal of this training course is to offer a broad understanding of the characteristics of the normal stages of cognitive development in young adults; and discuss the challenges they face apart from having physical disabilities. This training will explain the role of the professional, the parent, and the caregiver, and provide effective communication strategies and principles of practice to help diminish conflict, open dialogs, and help with problem solving.
Objectives
- Define physical disabilities and describe self-identity & self-concept in adolescents
- Discuss the challenges faced by young adults, apart from their physical disabilities
- Explain the normal stages of cognitive and brain development in young adults
- Elucidate the role of the parent(s) and caregiver(s)
- Understand the use of effective communication strategies
Target Audience
This training is for professionals who provide care to young adults and especially to those who provide care to young adults living with paralysis, This training can be very useful for nurses, social workers, case managers, housing service coordinators, nursing home administrators, personal care home administrators, aging and mental health workers, as well as for family members who are caregivers.
**Special Discount **
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is committed to providing opportunities to individuals with paralysis. In keeping with their mission, webinar scholarships are available for those living with paralysis, their family members and caregivers. If you or a family member is living with paralysis, please enter the following code at check out to receive a scholarship. Code: Superman
CEUs*
“NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 2.5 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.”
Meet the Facilitator
JoAnne Moore-Dent currently resides in the East Oak Lane section of Philadelphia, PA. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Management from Cabrini University, an M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Design, Training, and Development from Penn State University, and is certified as a Professional in Human Resource Management (PHR). Joanne is currently a PhD candidate at Eastern University. She is an Educator, Human Resource Professional, and Business Owner. As a prior Adjunct Professor, she has taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the field of Human Services and Human Resource Management. JoAnne is married, has two sons, and several grandchildren. Her mantra is “To whom much is given, much is required”.
PennCares Cancellation Policy
- PennCares Support Services reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.
- PennCares reserves the right to substitute course instructors as necessary.
- If PennCares cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund.
Postponement: Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of an event, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date.
Substitutions and Transfers: We understand that circumstances may occur to prevent you from attending a training. If you find that you are unable to attend one of PennCares’ trainings, you have several options:
- Send a substitute: Substitutions are accepted as long as a written request is received. Substitutions may be made without penalty provided the original registrant contacts PennCares at trainings@penncares.org to request this change.
- Transfer to another course: Transfers are accepted up to the day of the event as long as a written request is received. In the event the registrant cannot attend a scheduled course for which he or she is enrolled, registration can be transferred to another course.
- Refund of monies: Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by the training refund deadline stated on the training registration form. (See below for cancellation policy).
Registration Cancellation by Participant
- Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to request a refund for your registration is 5 business days before the event.
- Registration cancellations requested prior to the deadline will be eligible to receive a refund less a 5% administration fee. *
- Cancellations received less than 5 business days before the event will not be eligible for a refund and will be billed for the total cost.
- Registered no-shows are not eligible for a refund and will be billed the total cost.
- Cancellations will be accepted via e-mail to trainings@penncares.org and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
- All refund requests must be made by the attendee/payee.
- Refund requests must include the name of the attendee, the training date, and payment method.
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