Providing Mental Health Services to People with an Intellectual/Developmental Disability

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Providing Mental Health Services to People with an Intellectual/Developmental Disability

Credit(s):

3 CEU

Course Number:

DE20260422

Original Program Date:

April 22, 2026

Duration:

3 hours 15 minutes

Access:

Available until July 23, 2026

Date:

April 22, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:15 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada))

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Category: Developmental / Physical Disabilities

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Other: Delaware

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Please Note: The event date has been changed to Wednesday, April 22nd

Title: Providing Mental Health Services to People with an Intellectual/Developmental Disability

Presenter: Joseph F. Anastasio, MS, LCSW

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 NEW DATE

Time: 10:00-1:15 pm

Description: This interactive workshop explores the complexities and possibilities of providing effective mental health services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD/DD). Participants will examine the historical and current landscape of services, ethical responsibilities, and the evolving role of social workers in promoting dignity, inclusion, and self-determination. Key topics include guardianship versus supported decision-making, person-centered planning, and the impact of viewing individuals through a capacity-based rather than a deficiency-based lens. Special emphasis will be placed on culturally responsive practices, the importance of building trust, and supporting autonomy in decision-making. This training aims to deepen participants’ awareness and equip them with tools to improve service delivery and advocacy for this underserved population.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the historical development of mental health services for individuals with IDD/DD and it's ongoing impact.
Differentiate between guardianship and supported decision-making and explain their ethical and legal implications
Apply person-centered and self-determination principles to clinical and service planning.
Analyze the implications of a capacity-focused versus a deficiency-focused framework in mental health practice.

CEUS: 3 CAT I

3 CEU

Price	Early Registration	Standard
Non-Member	N/A	$75.00
Member	N/A	$50.00
Retired	N/A	$25.00
Student	N/A	$15.00

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$75.00

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$50.00