6. Choice

6. 'Choice Group'

Ensure people with disabilities have choices that give them a good life, including the right to love.

People with disabilities get lost in the process because the service provider leads service. Avoid tunnel vision.

·         Ability to make choice

·         Have groups that come together (e.g., outreach(?) group)

·         Ongoing funding secure

·         Family-managed support as an option

·         Well-trained staff leads to best practices

·         Consumers guide service.

·         Equivalent services in other provinces

·         Diversity of organizations, not just big mega-agencies

·         Need to convince funder that small agencies can provide valuable, unique services

o   Diverse services

o   Respect cultural differences

*Include people with disabilities as part of organizations so they help guide service for everyone.