Aims to: Clarify your role when supporting individuals with learning disabilities to access the internet and social networking resources safely.
Learning objectives:
- Summarise your role in supporting adults to safely use the internet and manage their online presence
- Outline potential benefits for adults when engaging with social media and the internet
- Identify potential risks and safeguarding issues associated with social media and internet use
- State why both the benefits and risks of social media and internet use may be heightened for adults with a learning disability
- Describe how the rights of individuals can conflict with our duty of care when supporting someone who is accessing the internet
- Define how the principles of MCA should be used to support people to safely access the internet
- Explain some of the legal implications that can arise from internet use
Co-trainer: In partnership with SPIC Safeguarding Lead.
Audience: Individuals working with or supporting adults with a learning disability.
*Open to Family Carers