This course introduces students to the field of disability and provides an orientation to working with individuals with disabilities and their families. Coursework covers special education basics, relevant disability legislation, disability etiquette, collaboration with families, and lifetime planning. Topics addressed in HS375 include the various categories of disabilities (e.g., intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and intellectual disabilities) as well as lifetime planning considerations, such as: employment, housing, state waivers, social security benefits, and more. Required course for the ChSNC designation program, this is an introductory course and can be used as an elective in other programs. This introductory course equips advisors with the foundational tools necessary to be successful in HS376 and HS377. 000269 ChSNC<sup>&reg;</sup> Single Course 1 1.00 Special Needs Planning Professional Designations & Certifications Advanced Career Professional Mid Career Professional Yes Yes 0002691 AL AL AR AR AZ AZ CA CA CO CO DE DE GA GA HI HI IA IA IN IN KS KS LA LA MD MD ME ME MN MN MO MO NE NE NH NH NJ NJ NM NM NV NV NY NY OK OK OR OR PR PR RI RI SC SC SD SD TN TN TX UT UT WI WI WY WY MS VA FL IL ND 10G