This presentation will highlight an interprofessional collaboration with an organization providing life skills training for young adults living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). This innovative partnership showcases an opportunity for social work students to develop hands-on knowledge and skills essential to transformative social work with the I/DD population.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
1. Explore the concept of transformative social work in the beloved community.
2. Discuss an innovative model in connecting MSW students to working with the I/DD community.
3. Demonstrate the benefits of interprofessional education and collaboration in disability justice and joy.
