Community Inclusion Opportunities

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Community Inclusion Opportunities: “How-to” Strategies That Work AAMR Louisiana 2005 State Conference

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Who We Are: Resource Center on Community Inclusion Services Person directed planning, and relationship/friendship building Inclusion: A Service Not a Place

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Inclusion: A Service Not a Place What is a Friend?

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How Do You Define Friendship? Relationships are very important to each of us. Friends can help us stretch beyond our families. Friends serve as fresh role models. People with disabilities know that friendships with people in their community are extremely important to them. Inclusion: A Service Not a Place

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Friendships become a haven for stress. Friendships are reciprocal. Friends can demystify strange behaviors. Every friendship is unique and unrepeatable. Inclusion: A Service Not a Place

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Inclusion: A Service Not a Place What is Inclusion? The active engagement of people with disabilities in all levels of society. The creation of a supportive atmosphere where social acceptance, positive interactions, and friendships can develop.

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Inclusion: A Service Not a Place Inclusion- A Service This service can widen an individuals circle of relationships and develop deeper friendships. Discovering ways to help people get better connected is not always as hard as it seems, can even be fun, and is rewarding to us as well as to the individual with disabilities.

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Inclusion: A Service Not a Place Inclusion- A Service When developing inclusion strategies, we need to identify how we can maximize opportunities. What we can do is create the opportunities for people with disabilities to get to know others, and maximize the opportunities for others to get to know these individuals.

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Why Do You Need Inclusion in Your Program? Well-planned inclusion programs result in long-term social capital development It can be measured Provide community members the opportunity to receive contribution. Facilitate life-long friendships Adjusting the balance between personal and functional relationships. Inclusion: A Service Not a Place

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Inclusion planning in your services: Develop an individual service plan (ISP) of services for each individual. This plan should feature one to three inclusion programs which are specifically designed to meet the individual’s needs. Inclusion: A Service Not a Place

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Inclusive Programs: Best Practice Techniques and Strategies COACH (Choosing Outcomes and Accommodations for Children) Circle of Friends MAPS (Making Action Plans) PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrow with Hope) Inclusion: A Service Not a Place

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Circles of Friends Exercise Chart Note: Visit the Inclusion.com website for this circle exercise and more. http://www.inclusion.com/artcommonsensetools.html Inclusion: A Service Not a Place

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Explanation of Maps Process Assumptions of the MAP Process Essential elements of a MAP Setting the tone and introductions MAPS - Part II Inclusion: A Service Not a Place

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Note: Visit the Inclusion.com website for these examples and more. http://www.inclusion.com/artcommonsensetools.html Inclusion: A Service Not a Place

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Resource Center Website Links for: Inclusion Planning Resources Inclusion Resources Inclusion Tools Training Tools Inclusion: A Service Not a Place

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Resource Center Website FAQ Page Publications Resource Center on Community Inclusion Flyer Inclusion Brochure Inclusion: Is it for me? Contact Information Events Listings Web Address: http://www.dhh.state.la.us/offices/?ID=144 Inclusion: A Service Not a Place

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Conclusion: Inclusion is a choice. Choose the pathway that will meet your needs. We all need support in life, and that support comes from many sources. The beauty and strength of a community grows out of its diversity. The US Government has determined that over 54 million individuals with disabilities live in America. Inclusion: A Service Not a Place