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2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Disability Specialist Certificate (DSAB-CC)

Location(s): Manchester


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*Disclaimer 
People with disabilities are an integral part of the community and should receive necessary community-based supports.

This certificate program provides a concentration in on-the-job training in direct service situations, as well as specialized courses that relate to developmental disabilities, which prepares individuals for employment opportunities working people with disabilities, such as paraeducators and/or group home employees.

Learning Outcomes:

With the addition of experience in the field of disability and upon successful completion of all Disability Specialist certificate program requirements, graduates will:

  • Define and discuss basic definitions, causes, psychological characteristics and educational approaches relevant to children with disabilities.
  • Discuss how children and adults with disabilities have unique abilities rather than limitations.
  • Compare various learning theories and their application to children and adults with disabilities.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards including confidentiality.
  • Define ethical standards in the disability field and demonstrate confidentiality in written and oral assignments.

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