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Making opportunities happen for people with special needs

Making opportunities happen for people with special needs. History of Disability Ethics and Vision. Disability in the1940s-1970s. Disability was viewed as unfortunate, object of charity and pity. Institutionalized, and rehabilitated. “retarded”. Institutions. 1970s - Current.

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Making opportunities happen for people with special needs

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  1. Making opportunities happen for people with special needs History of DisabilityEthics and Vision

  2. Disability in the1940s-1970s • Disability was viewed as unfortunate, object of charity and pity. • Institutionalized, and rehabilitated. • “retarded”

  3. Institutions

  4. 1970s - Current • Independent, self-determined • Independent living, civil rights, inclusion • “mentally handicapped”, “developmentally delayed”

  5. Revolution:Parent Organizations • As conditions of institutions were exposed and as perspectives changed, parents and self-advocates organized. • B.C. Association for Retarded Children (1955) • Name changed to British Columbians for Mentally Handicapped People then to current B.C. Association for Community Living (BCACL) • Provide advocacy and support services.

  6. Government Changes • Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) • Founded in 2000 from Ministry of Children and Family Development • Assist in funding and linking families and individuals to supports for living, employment, and training.

  7. ConneXions: The Beginning • Founded in 1956 by a small group of parents of children with disabilities. (North and West Vancouver Association for Retarded Children) • Concerned about the welfare and opportunities given to their children. • Promoted community inclusion, vocational training, and community living. • Raised funds to open permanent residences within the community for people with developmental disabilities.

  8. ConneXions • North Shore Association for the Mentally Handicapped (name change in 1970s directed by self-advocates) • Continued openings of community residential options. • Polaris employment programs and pre-vocational training programs provided. • Vocational Services opened to include Amity Packing and Shrink-wrapping Operations.

  9. ConneXions: Recent Directions towards Inclusion • 2008: Three year process to undergo name change from North Shore Association of Mentally Handicapped to North Shore ConneXions Society as directed by self-advocates. • How we Became ConneXions Society • During this time Amity/ARC programs were restructured to be more suited to the interests and skills of participants. • Both of these changes were challenging for the organization and stakeholders.

  10. Community Living What it means: • Inclusion and not segregation. • Full rights given to all citizens. • Live a fulfilling life with strong relationships, financial security, and are valued as contributing citizens. • Make everyday life choices and to live a self-determined life.

  11. ConneXions Vision Our Vision: “Is a community where all people with disabilities have equal opportunities to lead active, fulfilling lives and are recognized as contributing members of the community” How can this be accomplished? What do people do in their everyday lives?

  12. Employment First! • Philosophy that holds that many people with and without disabilities want to work. Employment is the first option for individuals should they want to work. ConneXions offers: • Vocational Training • Employment ConneXions (Supported Employment) • Matches job seekers with employers, provides on-the-job training, and on-going support. • Customized Employment • Similar to Employment ConneXions • Works with individuals with complex needs.

  13. ConneXions Programs • Community Living Options • Group Homes • Home Sharing • Day Programs (Amity, Venture, Summit) • Vocational Training • Recreation and Education • Social and Wellness • Lifeskills and Community Respite • Family Support

  14. ConneXions Ethics Terminology Unacceptable: Retarded, stupid, slow, mentally ill, can’t walk. Acceptable: Person with a developmental disability. Person with a mental health disability. Person who uses a wheel chair.

  15. ConneXions EthicsHow to work with the people we support: Principles: • Believe that people with disabilities can be contributing members of the community (live, work, and have relationships with people with and without disabilities). • Believe that each person can determine their own needs and make own decisions. When necessary they receive support to do so. • Believe real work means real pay. • Value each person as an individual with their own set of strengths, skills, and characteristics. • Hold the interest in the well-being of each person and their support network above the personal interest of the staff. • Treat each person with dignity and respect. • Respect confidential aspects of the relationship with each person. Respect privacy unless given informed consent to share information with others or when immediate safety is of concern. • Maintain integrity in our professional relationships.

  16. Ethical Dilemmas Credo For Support • Talking to those we support • Providing choices • Privacy • Informed consent • Representation agreements

  17. Ethics in Practice:Person Centred Planning Person-Centred • Quality of life most important • Control for decisions in the hands of those served • Personal relationships • System-Centred • Production and Efficiency • Control for decisions left to those who know best (professionals) • Detachment from ‘clients’

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