Chris Asquini; The great debate - 'Has life improved for people with a disability'

Victorian Disability Services A Positive Future for People with a Disability The Great Debate 23 September 2009

The transformation challenge Institutions Programs Needs met in special environments or facilities
Supporting people as part of their
community
Participation
Autonomy and choice
Combinations of supports
Tangible social connections

Building the foundations
UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Victorian State Disability Plan 2002-2012
Disability Act 2006
Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities 2006

Themes of transformation
Addressing disadvantage
Enabling choice and control based on a self-directed approach
Shifting the power to the service user
Supporting an agile and sustainable industry
Quality improvement based on outcomes

The principles
All services are coordinated to intervene early and promote social inclusion
Family well being and resilience is strengthened
Services are responsive, accessible and integrated
People with a disability, families and support networks have greater involvement in designing and managing their own supports

The principles (cont’d)
Disability Services complement rather than replace mainstream and informal supports
Support is provided through transition periods
Services and supports are accessible and appropriate
Best interests of children and young people are paramount

The principles in practice
Quality Framework for Disability Services in Victoria
Victorian Industry Development Plan
Reorientation of support approaches to enable greater choice and flexibility
Policy work to support early intervention and improved approaches to planning

The principles in practice (cont’d)
Capacity building: individual, organisational and community
Support to carers
New, more suitable housing and support options
Timely access to:
health & community services
education & pre/employment
equipment & enabling technology
transport services
criminal justice

Sam’s Story: Principles in practice Behaviours of concern significantly reduced Behaviours of concern Service providers work together to ensure that Sam’s goals and aspirations are supported Service providers happy with the status quo Sam’s family actively support his choices Family happy with the status quo Sam feels more in control of his own life & has greater confidence Limited capacity to make own decisions Is out and about in the community Group outings are the predominant way to access the community New friends Few friends After 20 years in an SSA, moved into a private rental property Lived in shared supported accommodation (SSA) for 20 years After Before

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Chris Asquini; The great debate - 'Has life improved for people with a disability'

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