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Help older adults and adults with physical disabilities live inclusively within the community Home care workers and family caregivers can play a vital role in helping people with disabilities and older adults live more independently in their homes and communities.  Assistance and personal care services for people with disabilities and older adults should always be at its best.  CPAC’s training program improves knowledge and skills to deliver the best home care possible. The flexibility and focus of the curriculum creates a training environment that nurtures and promotes a self-directed approach to personal care and daily living. Every course, from healthy living [...]

Empower employment professionals to support individuals in finding fulfilling competitive integrated employment.   New state and federal policy changes demand new guidelines and practices for your organization.  Support your staff with the latest information built on national competency and ethical standards.   The College of Employment Services (CES) curriculum is tailored to employment professionals who work alongside people with disabilities who are seeking competitive integrated employment opportunities. CES promotes a person-centered approach to employment services, honoring individual choices for jobs and careers.  The CES curriculum is approved and accredited by the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE). Learn more about how to obtain [...]

Develop your staff to broaden the world of possibilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring each person lives their best life.     The College of Direct Support provides the trusted training your organization needs to support people in living the lives they choose, fully and actively in their communities.   The curriculum is developed by the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota – leading experts in the recruitment, retention, and training of direct support professionals. By combining the latest research, competency-based training, and an advanced learning management system, this robust curriculum will prepare your [...]

Explore testimonials and articles to learn more about DirectCourse. Articles Equity, Equality, and Inclusion The difference between equality and equity is a concept that recently has seen a resurgence in interest and one closely tied to the greater issue of community inclusion for people with disabilities. The “Dual-Customer” Approach is Changing Vocational Rehabilitation In recent years, some states have recognized the value of seeing the employer as a customer, as much as the person with a disability. This is called the “dual-customer” approach. [...]

DirectCourse: Pioneers in Direct Support Professional Training Dedication from the start. DirectCourse  is an online training curricula, specifically tailored to empower the direct service workforce. Our mission? To ensure individuals with disabilities lead enriching lives within their communities. Our approach is rooted in long-standing partnerships with field thought leaders, ensuring every curriculum set is both comprehensive and cohesive. DirectCourse is published by Elsevier – a global leader in evidence-based practice content, research publishing and information analytics.  DirectCourse is a collaboration between Elsevier and the University of Minnesota's Research and Training Center on Community Living. Our vision was born from a simple [...]