A growing type of service for those that are able to be extremely independent is the service of Self-Direction. Steve Fleisher is an amazing member of the disabled community that is a voice for the Self-Direction model. Chris and Bradley explore the world of Self-Direction and how it compares to a group home setting.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Show Opening
01:33 – Steve Introduction
02:22 – What is Self-Direction
02:48 – What makes Self-Direction so desired
03:32 – How is Steve Self-Directed
04:02 – Is Self-Direction the Best?
04:34 – Challenges with Self-Direction
05:52 – Life Before Self-Direction
06:51 – Struggles in group home for Steve
07:51 – Finding staff for Steve
09:49 – Streamline Process for Staff with Michelle Flood
10:06 – How do staff assist in Self-Direction
11:28 – Self-Direction allows for employment opportunities
13:55 – Steve and SANYS
14:29 – How involved are Steve’s parents
15:04 – Support Director Roles
15:44 – Expanding on Self-Direction Challenges
17:25 – Steve, Sports and Fun
19:54 – Mom and Self-Direction
21:17 –Self-Direction Recommendations
22:00 – Chris brings us home
22:38 – Steve’s final thoughts
To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.
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