Program 01101

The Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Diploma program prepares you for a meaningful career in supporting people who have developmental disabilities and their families. You will learn how to promote the development and maintenance of health and well-being, life skills and personal empowerment of people who have developmental disabilities. You will also learn how to promote the development of inclusive communities that accept people who have disabilities as valued and participating citizens. As a Developmental Services Worker, you will support people of all ages with different linguistic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and their families, in a wide range of community settings.
As an independent support worker, a community agency worker or as an educational assistant, you will work as a team member with people who have developmental disabilities and their families, with other professionals, and community supportive networks.