The Arc of Northern Virginia
For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Safely Navigating Social Media: Strategies and Tools for Promoting Social Media Safety for Young Adults with IDD
October 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Social media use can present many benefits and risks for young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). This presentation will use an interactive case study approach to present the benefits and dangers individuals with IDD may experience when using social media. Strategies and resources to mitigate these dangers and promote independence in social media safety will be given. Dangers that will be highlighted include predators, cyberbullying, online consent/boundaries, scams, and digital footprints.
Learning objectives:
After this presentation, attendees will be able to
After this presentation, attendees will be able to
- Implement strategies to assist young adults with IDD in the identification and addressing
of predators, cyberbullying, online consent, and scams. - Implement strategies to assist young adults with IDD in learning what to share online,
including that of keeping personal information private and basic netiquette rules.