This unique position can be likened to one of those grabbers that short people use to get things down from high shelves, because short people still know what they want in spite of their physical inconvenience. The same logic applies to Dr. Rytter.
Although she knows how to get what she wants and needs, she requires someone to do the legwork to obtain these resources. Some of these resources often take the form of human assistance, such as her paid support staff or volunteers. At times, she may need help with getting supplies, which can include naturopathic supplements, prescriptions, specialized equipment, house repairs, and tickets for a number of things. By helping Dr. Rytter get such things when she requests them, you are giving her stability and more time to pursue her passions.
It is easy for people to think they could rush right in there and give Dr. Rytter everything that they believe she needs. Oddly enough, this is the opposite from what is helpful from an assistant resource coordinator. To have the proper mind-set for this position, imagine that Dr. Rytter was one of those people who did a thousand different things in one day, but she didn't have the time to screen applicants for her child's next nanny. So, she has hired you to do this screening. She would be perfectly capable of hiring the right nanny for her child, but it benefits her to have you do this instead. In a real sense, Dr. Rytter actually is this capable person.
Sadly, trusting her abilities may be harder than it may seem, because one of our societal stereotypes is that people with disabilities are not capable of much at all. This belief is so prevalent, a lot of us are blind to it unless you are lucky enough to work for Dr. Rytter. Through everyday interactions, she helps to make people aware of this damaging stereotype. One of the reasons why it is so harmful is because it makes a lot of us want to make decisions both big and small for people with disabilities, preventing them from reaching their own unique potential.
Dr. Rytter has made so many accomplishments, not because people pushed her to be her best. Oh goodness no… She is so accomplished because she has pushed herself into the directions where she has wanted to go, and her family and friends have enjoyed watching her do it. Just think about what Dr. Rytter’s life would have been like if they coddled her and thought she was not capable.
You will receive training on giving Dr. Rytter the resources that she wants and that empower her to do and feel accomplished in her own life. Read on to learn about the three categories of resources and some of the ways that you will help Dr. Rytter obtain them.