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My Life

Scott Stillwell

When I became 21…

I told my grandma that I wanted to live on my own.

sharedsupport.us

Family

Community

Supporters

Friends

a person centered organization

While I was living with Grandma and Grandpa we were receiving help from Shared Support.

Shared Support, Inc. We Believe

• Everyone has something great to offer

• Individual Rights

• In opportunities not barriers

Self-determination

Authority

Choice

Control

Responsibility

Shared Support, Inc.

Circle of SupportCircle of Support

Family

FriendsCommunity

Supporters

People who know the person best

People who care about the person

People who will help the person achieve their outcomes

Shared Support, Inc.

Person Centered Planning

1. Focus Person and Circle of Support develop a plan to achieve outcomes

2. The plan identifies who can help a little or who can help a lot

3. A budget is developed to pay for supports or adaptations

4. Develop a job description and evaluation tool for paid supporters

Family

Community

Supporters

Friends

My Circle meets once a month to help me..

We talk about what’s okay, what’s not, and what to do.

Family

Community

Supporters

Friends

I have a home near Grandma and Grandpa.

I have roommates who live with me and take care of my daily needs.

They are not just my supporters they are my friends

They need training…• With the job description

• What makes sense and what doesn’t to me

• Medication Administration, Fire Safety, First Aid/CPR

People in my life are…

• Nice• Funny and some are funny looking• Safety conscious• Punctual• Some are good cooks• Sense of Humor• Non-Smokers• Trustworthy