CRA Learning

11/30/2021

Here is a glimpse into the final On-Demand segment of our online course, Carrie's Story. In this course, our team tells the true to life story of a woman our team transitioned from a state institution to life in the community of her choosing. In this final segment, we talk about Success! This is what the transition was all about, helping Carrie to find a meaningful life where she had CHOICE, BELONGING and MEMBERSHIP. This is why we do what we do as OTs, PTs and SLPs....helping people to live meaningful lives.

This course is available now (2 CEUS) and is on-line and ON-DEMAND. Once you sign up you have an entire year to finish the course! Learn more here: https://cralearning.com/carries-story-landing/

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11/29/2021

All of us at CRA Learning would like to wish a very happy Hanukkah to those celebrating the festival of lights. Blessings to you all 💙

11/25/2021

From all of us at CRA Learning, we wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving. Cheers!

11/23/2021

In this segment of our On-Demand course, Carrie's Story, we discuss the Home Assessment, Home Modifications and Adaptive Equipment assessments that we critical to Carrie's move from a state institution into a robust community life. In our work transitioning people from state institutions to community life we have found that often equipment being used in institutions is for the sake of staff rather than the best experience for the individual. In this segment we talk about finding the best match of safety and comfort in picking adaptive equipment.

Learn more about this course at https://cralearning.com/carries-story-landing/
This course consists of 9 On-Demand segments and tells true life story of a woman our team transitioned to the community from an institution and gives clinicians expert advice on supporting people with I/DD in the community.
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11/18/2021

Sometimes being a caregiver and/or a clinician can be emotionally exhausting. Sometimes it is hard to see the stress and toll it is taking on ourselves. Here is some info and tips for recognizing and coping with this common situation.

https://cralearning.com/recognizing-and-treating-compassion-fatigue-in-caregivers/

Compassion fatigue is a response to overwhelming tension when caring for loved ones. Find out more on recognizing and treating compassion fatigue in caregivers.

11/16/2021

OTs, PTs and SLPs, have you ever been interested in learning about deinstitutionalization work for adults with I/DD? Or simply learning about the Deinstitutionalization Movement?

Our course, Carrie's Story, follows a woman our team helped transition from an institution in Georgia to life in the community of her choosing. This course is broken up into 9 On-Demand segments. One of the segments that may appeal to you is Segment 4: Deinstitutionalization: A History and Need for Community Supports. In this segment, , OTR/L interviews our fellow founding members Dan Howell and who are both leaders in the work of deinstitutionalization. In this segment, Dan and Derrick tell us fascinating stories from the field and give their perspectives on the future. If you care about someone with I/DD this segment will definitely move you.

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https://cralearning.com/carries-story-options/

11/11/2021

Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities are often overlooked as a busy population of practice for OT, PT and SLP clinicians. The truth is that this is a big demographic and if you are a clinician at some point you are likely to have a client with these types of needs.

At CRA Learning it is our mission to equip clinicians with the tools they need to help individuals with I/DD and Autism thrive in the community. We provide CEU courses and resources for clinicians. Learn more and sign up for our updates at: https://cralearning.com/

11/10/2021

How can we help? Our team consists of two OTs, a SLP and two disability leadership experts. We would love to help support you with any current dilemmas around supporting people with I/DD. Between the 5 of us we have a wealth of experience and knowledge in a variety of areas including ADLs, Communication, Sensory Processing, Deinstitutionalization, Supporting the Supporters, Staff Training, using low tech supports, conflict resolution....the list goes on and on. So, is there anything that we can help with? Feel free to comment below or email [email protected] and she'll get the question to the right team member.

At CRA Learning we provide OTs, PTs and SLPs with the tools they need to help individuals with I/DD and Autism thrive in the community. Learn more here!
https://cralearning.com/

11/09/2021

Hello OTs, PTs and SLPs! Are you working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Or is that a population you are interested in working with? Maybe you are new to this population or are a new grad? We have a CEU course for you....

This course, Carrie's Story, follows a woman with I/DD our team helped transition from an institution in Georgia to life in the community of her choosing. This course is broken up into 9 On-Demand segments. One of the segments that may appeal to you is Segment 7: Final Steps. In this segment, we dive into the work our team did with Interdisciplinary staff training and working with community clinicians. The collaboration of clinicians (OT, PT, SLP, RD, RN, Psychologist) is truly what helped make Carrie's transition to success! This course can help you learn how to transfer this interdisciplinary work and training to your practice too! In fact, as a part of this course we will be providing training materials that you can use in YOUR practice! Take our experiences and use it for your clients today.

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https://cralearning.com/carries-story-options/

11/05/2021

One of the main themes of our podcast, The Brighter Futures Podcast, is CONNECTION and BELONGING and the importance of supporting this in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Are you listening yet? Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts:
https://cralearning.com/brighter-futures-podcast/

11/04/2021

Last week was World OT Day which got us thinking. OTs can be instrumental in enhancing the lives of adults with I/DD. Is this your practice area? What are your favorite areas to address? What are your tricks and tips? We'd love to hear them! Learn more about us and our mission to educate and equip OTs, PTs and SLPs with the tools they need to help adults with I/DD thrive in their communities here:
https://cralearning.com/

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