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A National Snapshot of Home Support from the Consumer Perspective -2005 — Disabled people do not like to think of themselves as "being looked after," but they know they are people who need help to look after themselves. This subtle difference is picked up on and accepted by those who give good quality home care! (Interview participant from Manitoba)
A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DISABILITY SUPPORTS: WHERE IS THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA IN THIS SOCIAL PROJECT? - M. Prince, 2005 — In this presentation, M.Prince makes a case for why it is time for a national strategy of disability supports, describes the existing intergovernmental transfers in Canada for disability supports, and then outlines a revised transfer and federal investment plan, as next steps to realize a vision of full inclusion for Canadians with disabilities.
COMMUNITY ACCESS TO SERVICES & SUPPORTS -2007 — Community Access to Services and Supports (Community Access) is one of two mini-projects awarded by the federally funded Massachusetts Community Integration Services & Supports Grant (MASS C-PASS). The mini-projects engaged Medicaid-eligible consumers in an experiment with options of self-direction. MASS C-PASS is an interagency, cross disability collaboration to design consumer-driven personal supports.
Community Supports for Adults Renewal Project: Jurisdictional Review: Summary Report -Nova Scotia, 2004 — One very important part of the Community Supports for Adults Renewal Project was to complete a jurisdictional review of the various approaches and organizational structures found across Canada that support the residential and day programs needs of persons with disabilities.
Customized Transitions: Discovering the Best in Us — This article focuses on using customization as a strategy for successful transitions.
Developing an Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities International Research Papers Volume 2 February, 2004 — This volume of the report contains the research papers that were written to describe advocacy systems for people with disability in various countries.
Developing an Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities Volume 1 July, 2004 — a study to identify and examine the components of an advocacy service that would meet the needs of people with a disability in Ireland.
Developing Supported Living Services: A Guide to Essentials for Service Agencies and Regional Centers -2000 — This handbook is designed for anyone who is interested in learning about the essential ingredients or principles for providing supported living services.
Disability-Related Policy in Canada: Supports Documents
Disability Supports — Disability supports are any good or service that assists a person with a disability in overcoming barriers to carrying out everyday activities. They also facilitate engagement in social, political and cultural activities and economic participation.
Equal Access To Justice For People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: A Framework For Change 2017 — Access to justice is a fundamental human and civil right, however, we know from both historical and more recent media accounts that people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (I/DD) often experience considerable disadvantages when they become involved in the criminal justice system (CJS), whether as victims or as suspects/defendants.
From House to Home: Housing, Tenancy and Support for People with Complex Needs Related to their Disability 2010 — This report includes a range of housing and property designs and tenancy and support arrangements for people who require sustained formal and informal assistance over their lifetime. It explores supported accommodation models that provide for a range of lifestyle preferences and maximise the ability of the whole community to be welcoming and inclusive of citizens with a disability.
Human Services Research Institute — Assists public managers and human service organizations to develop services and supports that work for children, adults, and families.
Non-residential Supports and Intellectual Disability: A Review of the Literature on Best Practices, Alternatives and Economic Impacts -2006 — This report will review the literature on non-residential supports for people with intellectual disabilities, much of which focuses on employment. People with intellectual disabilities experience persisting low levels of employment. See http://cic.arts.ubc.ca/research-knowledge-exchange/non-residential-supports-in-bc.html
Personalised support systems and disabled adults: An analysis of the financial barriers to independent living -2007 — Right click on link to download file. The findings suggest that financial barriers hinder the ability of personalised support systems to enable disabled adults to live independently, particularly in relation to rising eligibility criteria, since many disabled adults only receive support if their needs are “substantial” or “critical”. The findings also suggest that the role of social work in relation to funding has a negative impact on social worker-service user relationships.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS OF SUPPORT BETWEEN ADULTS: THE CASE OF DISABILITY -2001 — For many adults with disabilities the nature of personal relationships through which needed support is provided defines the extent of their well-being and equality. With this understanding in mind, this paper outlines a conceptual framework for considering legal and social recognition of close personal support relationships involving adults with disabilities.
Presentation: Using the "C" Word: ADD Commissioner's Forum -February 20, 2003 — COVENANTS OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT The Direct Support Professional assists the participant to lead a self-directed life and contribute to his/her community; and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance inclusion in his/her community
Proposal for a National Disability Supports Initiative -2001 — disability supports refer not only to health services delivered at home. They also include other important forms of assistance that enable individuals to live independently. These supports are described more fully below.
Scottish Good Practice Guidelines for Supporting Parents With Learning Disabilities -2009 — These Guidelines give practical advice to professionals about how to support parents well. The Guidelines are based on laws and policies that apply in Scotland. Throughout the Guidelines there are examples of good practice, from both Scotland and England.
Study of Supports to Persons with Disabilities Department of Human Resources and Employment (2000, NL) — This study has confirmed the fact that persons with disabilities, despite the existence of many appropriate and increasingly responsive services, are still not participating to the extent indicated within the labour market of this province.
Today’s Crisis – Tomorrow’s Opportunities Working Toward A Sustainable Future in Support of People with Developmental Disabilities -2003 — In virtually every state, the hard won gains in supporting people with developmental disabilities and families that have been won over the past decade are in jeopardy due to enormous state budget short falls.