Training & Education Opportunities for Caregivers
The official APD Zero Tolerance training (required of our service providers) is now available in both classroom and web-based mediums. For more information about these training opportunities, please visit APD's training page http://apd.myflorida.com/training/ where you may access web-based courses and learn about free classroom training opportunities related to persons with developmental disabilities. Some of the courses are required for staff to complete, if they work with persons with disabilities. Self-advocates, family members, and others who may be interested in working in this area or merely interested in learning, are welcome to take these courses.
In addition, several other comprehensive web-based training programs on this subject are also available and may be accessed by clicking on their respective links below:
The slideshow presented at the 2008 Family Cafe Conference, explores the factors behind the alarming prevalence of abuse, neglect, and exploitation committed against individuals with developmental disabilities, identifies common characteristics of perpetrators, provides tips for detecting and reporting the signs and symptoms of potential maltreatment, and offers concrete safety and prevention strategies that parents, caregivers, and self-advocates can implement immediately. It also provides an overview of the Agency's Zero Tolerance Initiative.
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