This book is a deep and compelling journey into the real issues of supported living. Before 'Supported Living' became a familiar term, Options, a small organization in Madison, WI was attempting to personalize services and assist people to live in their own homes. That was twenty years ago. How this happenned, and the complex stumbling blocks, is the subject of this book. It is the story of the passion, dedication and dreams of a remarkable group of people - both the staff and the people they serve. For some, this is a book to read; for others, it is a thoughtful text worthy of indepth study. 245 pages of brilliant analysis that will benefit anyone involved in supported living - ranging from directors to direct support staff. Some of the issues explored inlude: From packages to people Beliefs define the pattern Avoiding the growth trap Acknowledging difficulty Signs of trouble Relationships as a resource Making funding flexible Chewing on intractable problems Nine enduring understandings Audience: Anyone involved in Supported Living - building community - supporting change.
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What can we say except that John is the Grand Exalted Pooh Bah of Inclusion Press and an indispensable friend and advisor. He is the co-creator of all the major tools we use: Circles, MAPS, PATH, Solution Circles. He is a dear and treasured friend who is always there for us on e mail and in person. John travels extensively helping organizations think deeply about what they are doing. He puts a human face on the service system. He is the proud dad of two grown sons both now in graduate school and the loving partner of another of our authors Connie Lyle OBrien. When not traveling Connie and John live in Lithonia, Georgia
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Options in Community Living is a small, local agency supporting about 100 people with developmental disabilities in Madison, WI. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dane County, Peter Leidy, Clustered Site, Executive Director, Advantages Disadvantages, Gail Jacob, Kathryn Mazack, Gary Messinger, Lakeshore Manor, People First New!
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Options in Community Living is a small, local agency supporting about 100 people with developmental disabilities in Madison, WI. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dane County, Peter Leidy, Clustered Site, Executive Director, Advantages Disadvantages, Gail Jacob, Kathryn Mazack, Gary Messinger, Lakeshore Manor, People First New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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