We invite you to learn about interacting with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities through interactive engagement, participation, and real-life immersion.

Open for All Online is an asynchronous, self-paced course composed of five modules plus an orientation and conclusion.

• Module 1: Welcoming Culture
  
• Module 2: Creative Communication
  
• Module 3: Individual Appreciation
  
• Module 4: Purposeful Positivity
  
• Module 5: Life Long Learning
  

Target audience: Individuals interested in learning practical skills to apply in their professional or personal life.
Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge about human development and disabilities.
Time commitment: It is estimated the course takes 25-30 hours to complete, not including the immersion experience, which is a critical component of the course. You will choose the amount of time to spend in the immersion experience.
Credit/Certification: This course is all about YOUR learning, so you are in charge. Regardless of how much time you spend in the course, we will provide you with a "certificate of completion" at the end.

For more information about course content, contact: Debra M. Sellers, Ph.D., (515) 294-2312.

Find tips to manage time and money, resolve conflicts, plan food at home, and eat well.

Find tips to manage when responsibilities for both older family members and your adult children "sandwich" you in and jeopardize your own mental and physical health. Includes tips for handling money issues, making decisions for aging parents, and coping when adult children move back home.

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One set of forty cards (3.5" x 2") containing conversation starters for families to use at mealtime, in the car, or on other occasions. Both English and Spanish languages appear on the cards.

Ordering 1 unit you will receive 1 set of cards. For larger quantity orders, please see our product listing with units of 40.

Conversation cards can also be used with the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14.

Previously known as: EDC 0248 SET

The loss of a job can be devastating. Taking charge in those circumstances means taking stock of your resources to survive the immediate situation and bring about a positive future. To cope with unemployment or sudden income loss, you can do specific things to help manage until you find another position or until business picks up.

Cope better with stress by recognizing impacts, choosing responses, and building resources. Publication addresses change, what happens when you’re under too much stress, how to manage stress, and how to build resources to help.

As your family grows older, new stresses can occur. This publication addresses changing relationships with your spouse, adult children, and grandchildren; managing resources; how grief and loneliness affect stress; and how to manage changes in health.

Reduce stress and manage your resources by making six types of decisions: setting priorities, dealing with unexpected events, assessing resources, planning, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the outcomes.