supporting members with significant intellectual disabilities
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Supporting Members with Significant Intellectual Disabilities. Here’s the secret : It’s not that big of a deal!. Nevada Program Overview. 2002-Wrote grant for 3 VISTA members with IDD to support People First in NV (LV, Reno, Elko) 2004-Added 4 th member (Fallon) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Supporting Members with Significant
Intellectual Disabilities
Here’s the secret:It’s not that big of a deal!
Nevada Program Overview
• 2002-Wrote grant for 3 VISTA members with IDD to support People First in NV (LV, Reno, Elko)
• 2004-Added 4th member (Fallon)
• 2006-up to 6 members, all with IDD; Established 5 People First chapters, statewide board, first conference
Nevada Program Overview
• 2008-grant ended & CNS approached us about taking over the state operational grant with a youth emphasis.
• In conjunction with Family TIES of NV
• 13 members in 6 locations; 5 members have IDD
• VISTA members with and without IDD working interdependently
Working Interdependently
• VISTA members with IDD are better supported as a valued member of a team instead of working alone
• While each VISTA member has their own VAD (VISTA Assignment Description), members often work together on activities.
• Example: YTP members conduct Self-advocacy training in schools. PF members often attended that school, have contacts and are good role models for the students.
Individualized Supports
Daily Activity Guide
Daily Activity Guide
Super-visors!Kari Horn
Project DirectorLavell Tyler
VISTA Leader
Members in ActionSanta & Cami at
AFP in DC
Diane with Senator
Washington
Members in ActionMartin & Santa at the 2006 People First Conference
Scott & Alex at 2009 People First
Conference
Members in ActionCarly at Partners in Policymaking
Travis at Partners in Policymaking
It’s not all work!Tiffany on the
beach Owen in love!
Tips for Successfully Engaging Members with
IDD• Regional Centers/Service Providers• Vocational Rehabilitation• People First meetings• High Schools/Transition programs• College DRC or PSE programs for
students with IDD
Tips for Successfully Including Members with
IDD• Find the right person for the job-Be
sure the member can perform the essential functions of the job with proper supports
• Having the right members without IDD is important. • Believes that each member is equal• Won’t baby the member with IDD• Won’t be someone who will feel
burdened
Tips for Successfully Including Members with
IDD• Family support is nice• Look for special talents/skills/gifts
• Knowledge of the community• Computer skills• Family • Personality
• Communication, Communication, Communication!