Kansas College of Direct Support
This is a current project.
Description
The College of Direct Support (CDS) provides online multimedia training for direct support professionals who work with individuals with developmental and other disabilities. Access to this national program is funded by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS). CDS provides training for front-line support professionals (such as job coaches and personal assistants), their supervisors, foster parents and family members. A basic component in a growing number of state and national credential and apprenticeship programs, the CDS web-based curriculum is built on nationally validated competency sets and ethical guidelines.
Project Administration
Kathleen Olson, principal investigator
Project Contact
Kathleen Olson, Ph.D.
Associate Scientist
Life Span Institute at Parsons
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
kolson@ku.edu
620-421-6550 (phone)
This is a project of:
Life Span Institute at Parsons
In collaboration with :
MC Strategies
Kansas Developmental Disability Service Providers
Funded by:
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS)
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