How Chasing the Impossible Is Shaping the Future of Disability Care In our latest blog post, we delve into how the book Chasing the Impossible is making waves in the realm of disability care. Discover how KOTM plans to address the significant gaps in current care systems and envisions a future where these gaps are filled with hope, innovation, and collaboration. The blog explores insights from the Hope in Motion Initiative, which is spearheading a groundbreaking effort to build a one-stop clinic that will revolutionize the way we support children with developmental disabilities. This initiative promises to centralize care, reduce fragmentation, and provide comprehensive support that empowers families and transforms lives. Read the full article here to learn how Chasing the Impossible is not just a book but a call for systemic change in disability care. Pre-order your copy today and be part of this transformative movement. 100% of the proceeds go to Kids on the Move. https://lnkd.in/gfXrM3yJ
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Hey Providers, Are you ready to take your disability services to the next level? Here's something designed to help you address stigma within the disability community and develop world-class service provision. Our Breaking Barriers Seminars™ might be the right fit for you... Here's what you can expect: our seminars focus on three specific areas aimed at transforming your approach to disability care. First up, we dive deep into understanding the depths of the disability community. By gaining insights into the unique challenges and experiences of individuals with disabilities, you'll be better equipped to provide meaningful and impactful support. Next, we'll explore the importance of serving the community with the highest standard of service possible. From person-centered care to innovative approaches, we'll equip you with the tools and strategies needed to elevate your service provision and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you serve. But we don't stop there – our seminars go beyond just addressing stigma and service provision. We're all about rewriting the future for both the disability community and the providers themselves. By fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and empathy, we can create a brighter future for all. And here's the best part: during our seminars, you'll experience what we call Bolt On Wisdom™. This unique approach gives you access to knowledge not only from disability professionals but also from customers with 18 years of lived experience. These rare opportunities allow you to gain insights and break through barriers that have held many back. It might not be for every provider though.. it's focused on those who want to make a bigger impact, serve at a higher standard, and last the test of time in this community. If your organisation aligns with these values, let's have a chat to develop a solution for you. So, are you ready to break through barriers and unlock your full potential as a disability service provider? #thenewlevelprovider #breakingbarriers #boltonwisdom #ndisprovider
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The Economic and Policy Shifts - Finding Balance in Disability Support Continuing our Thought-Provoking Thursdays discussion, we explore the economic and policy shifts impacting day services for adults with disabilities and how we can strike a balance that prioritises both fiscal responsibility and human dignity. 📉 The Economic and Policy Shifts The justification for disassembling day services often hinges on three main pillars: Accountability and Measurable Outcomes: There's a growing demand for programs to justify their existence through measurable outcomes. While accountability is crucial, this emphasis on quantifiable results tends to overshadow the qualitative benefits that day services bring. Improved well-being, enhanced social skills, and greater community integration are hard to quantify but invaluable. The risk is that focusing solely on metrics might neglect the very essence of what makes these services beneficial. Philosophical Shifts: The move towards more integrated, community-based services is gaining traction. The idea is to support individuals in more inclusive, less segregated environments. While the intention is noble, the execution often falls short, leaving gaps in support and posing challenges in ensuring personalised care. Less centralised services can mean more disconnection from specialised support and a safe haven that day services provide. Without centralised day services, individuals might find themselves in community settings that are ill-equipped to provide the care and understanding they require. Economic Pressures: Budget constraints drive many of these changes. Funding cuts or redirections frequently impact the availability and quality of services. These economic considerations often stem from the need to justify taxpayer money usage, leading to initiatives that integrate individuals into unpaid or volunteering work. However, this shift does not guarantee that society will be more welcoming or less critical of public funds spent on disability support. Without adequate structures in place, these individuals may face greater scrutiny and isolation, defeating the purpose of integration. #ThoughtProvokingThursdays #DisabilitySupport #Inclusion #DayServices #CommunityIntegration #SocialCare #PolicyDevelopment #Advocacy #HumanDignity #InclusiveSociety
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In Australia, access to disability supports should not be limited to the affluent. Our nation must establish an inclusive system that safeguards and empowers all individuals with disabilities, regardless of their diagnosis or prognosis. Currently, financial barriers prevent millions Australians from obtaining essential diagnoses and ongoing support. Consequently, numerous individuals, including long-term wheelchair users, are excluded from vital programs like the NDIS due to them not meeting the “criteria” for being disabled. It's imperative that decisions regarding disability supports are shaped by the disabled community themselves, ensuring that policies are informed by firsthand experience and meet the diverse needs of those living with disabilities. It is essential for the leaders of the NDIS and the disability support sector to critically examine the realities of the industry. There is a pressing need to listen to the perspectives of the disabled community and address the significant inequities present in the current system. This system, as it stands, often leaves individuals with disabilities living below the poverty line, unable to afford necessary reports, medications, and supports. It is imperative to reform the system to better meet the needs, aspirations, and voices of the disabled community.
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Happy Disability Pride Month! This month, and all year round, is a time to celebrate the work of activists across history and today, to increase disability literacy and to put disability justice principles into action (Berne, Morales, Langstaff, Invalid, 2018). As healthcare professionals, we hold a lot of power and can often be a barrier to a positive healthcare experience for people living with disabilities. In addition, healthcare professionals with disabilities face barriers to their career advancement and discrimination in the workplace. At Shifting Frames Consulting, we wanted to highlight several resources to increase disability literacy in the health equity space including an article from the President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities, Maria Town, and videos from Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) Healthcare Stories series, which shares experiences and solutions for dismantling structural ableism in healthcare. These are daily examples of structural ableism and interpersonal ableism occurring in our health system. This Disability Pride Month, let’s move from Awareness to Action, and dismantle the ableist language, practices, and structures that remain. We invite you all to join us in at least one Implicit Bias Interruption practice to address the barriers faced in the stories shared. One example we share is Catch and Replace, seeing bias interruption as a habit we can build. We commit to interrupting biased language (e.g. “crazy”) and interrupting the biomedical model of disability, which sees disability as something to be fixed, versus the social model which shares disability is created by society through ableism. Following the social model, we can partner with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, to improve the accessibility and inclusiveness of our culture and environment. What Implicit Bias Interruption practice are you going to apply? Join us in the journey from awareness to action! #DisabilityPrideMonth #HealthEquity #AwarenessToAction #UnlearningAndRelearning #ImplicitBiasInterruption Article from Maria Town: https://lnkd.in/gT_4kV2G Disability Justice Principles citation: Berne, P., Morales, A.L., Langstaff, D., & Invalid, S. (2018). Ten Principles of Disability Justice. WSQ: Women's Studies Quarterly 46(1), 227-230. https://lnkd.in/gi5drTGc.
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Here at EFS, we are celebrating Disability Pride Month. At EFS, we work with families caring for children with special needs, design a plan for their own retirement and for the future care and quality of life of their loved one. Here is a photo circa 2001, with special needs planner Joanna Craney and her sister Estella and best friend Devin Sweeney (O'Brien). This month is a time to reflect upon the history, the accomplishments, the challenges and the experiences in the disability community. We celebrate in July to mark the anniversary of the ADA that was passed on July 26, 1990. This year, ARC's theme of "We Want A Life Like Yours" takes a closer look at the fact that people with disabilities are often denied life experiences, yet they can thrive as students, employees, leaders and engaged community members. Joanna shares that while Stella was denied experiences such as a fair learning experience in school, her sister did become a loyal employee, the comedian of her family and a great dancer. Be an advocate. Learn about the disability experience. 1) Meet people with disabilities and learn about their experiences, their wishes and dreams, their struggles and challenges. 2) Learn about disability history. 3) Share your story. Use #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth 4) Teach your children to acknowledge and include people with disabilities. 5) Take action! Reach out to local officials to educate them on what policies can harm or strengthen the quality of life of people with disabilities. 6) Hire people with disabilities. 7) Attend a Disability Pride Event Check out The Arc's page on Why & How To Celebrate Disability Pride Month https://lnkd.in/evgW668X #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #SpecialNeedsPlanning #ListenToLearn #EducateToEmpower #EmpoweredFinancialStrategies
Why and How to Celebrate Disability Pride Month - The Arc
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NEXT WEEK: #DAAHR Forum on Plan to Change Disability Evaluations! On Monday, June 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET, Disability Advocates Advancing Our Healthcare Rights (#DAAHR), a coalition organized by Boston Center for Independent Living and Disability Policy Consortium, will hold a virtual forum to discuss MassHealth’s plan to establish a centralized evaluation for services for people with disabilities. The proposed Independent Assessment Entity (#IAE) will evaluate individuals on MassHealth, One Care, and Senior Care Options (#SCO) for Personal Care Attendant (#PCA) services, adult foster care, group adult foster care, day habilitation services, and the #PACE program. Historically, evaluations have been conducted by disability service organizations because providers understand disability and independent living—they are culturally and linguistically competent. Advocates are concerned that a single centralized entity might exacerbate red tape; remain faceless, intransparent, and removed from community members' lived experience; be driven by perverse incentives; and reduce service offerings for disabled consumers. However, the Commonwealth believes its plan will improve the current evaluation system and even increase access to services. Attend the forum to learn about the IAE and voice your opinion on whether you want to be evaluated by one entity statewide. MassHealth Director Mike Levine will be in attendance. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eMuQdSSf. For more information, contact Bill Henning at [email protected]. #ADA #Accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. To submit a request, contact Susan Smith at [email protected] or (617) 338-6665. Please include a description of the accommodation you need, with as much detail as possible. Provide your contact information in case we need to collect more information from you. When possible, please allow at least seven days' advance notice. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but they may be difficult to fulfill. Your input is vital. Together, we as a community can shape the future of MassHealth. #AboutUsByUs
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UK Disability History Month 2024 "Disability History Month 2024 is a vital opportunity for us to reflect on the contributions of disabled individuals and to amplify their voices. This year’s theme highlights livelihoods and employment and shines a light on the challenges disabled people face in the workplace, including discrimination, accessibility issues, and the urgent need for supportive work environments. It reminds us that fostering inclusivity is not just about compliance; it’s about valuing the unique perspectives and lived experiences of disabled staff as the NHS strives to attract and sustain its much-needed workforce. By prioritising inclusivity, we can greatly improve the livelihoods of disabled people, enhance patient care and drive meaningful change within our organisations. Together, let’s commit to creating a more equitable healthcare system for all.” Source: Joan Saddler OBE, director of partnerships and equality, NHS Confederation Image Description: This poster shows that Disability History Month is a significant event that aims to promote awareness, understanding, and inclusion of people with disabilities. This year, Disability History Month will take place from November 14th to December 20th, 2024. Clip-Knix, is proud to support this important initiative, alongside NHS Confederation and NHS Employers. Our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity is reflected in our products and services, designed to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently and confidently. Our logo and website address is clearly displayed on the poster. #disability
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🌟 Marking #DisabilityActionWeek 🌟 This Queensland Disability Action Week (24 November - 1 December) we're calling on everyone to take a moment to reflect: What does inclusion mean to you? This week is an opportunity to celebrate the strength and resilience of individuals with disabilities and recognise the incredible value they bring to our teams and communities. Building an inclusive space starts with small, meaningful steps: educating ourselves, listening to lived experiences, and advocating for policies and practices that promote accessibility. Together, we can challenge assumptions, address housing inequities, and inspire change. Find out more about Disability Action Week: https://bit.ly/3AUDMeq In the context of homelessness and housing, people with disabilities often face additional barriers to finding and maintaining affordable, secure and accessible housing. Accessibility and inclusion are essential to ensuring everyone has a safe, secure, and suitable place to call home. Released earlier this year by the Queensland Government, the Partnering For Inclusive Housing With Queenslanders With Disability 2024-2027 Plan was co-designed with Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN). It sets out actions to deliver housing that meets the needs and preferences of people with disability, better protect Queenslanders with disability living in residential services, and help Queenslanders with disability to access and keep a rental property. Read the plan on the Queensland Government website: https://bit.ly/4i5tzN2 The Australian Disability Network has released a fantastic video on how breaking down barriers can create opportunities—not just for individuals with disabilities but for everyone. https://bit.ly/4hZSJwh #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #AccessibilityForAll #HousingForAll Image description: An illustration of woman's face surrounded by accessibility service icons. Image sits on a blue background. Text in a brown banner at top of image: Accessible communication: connect, include and empower. Text on blue backgroun: Disability Action Week 24 November - 1 December 2024. https://bit.ly/3AUDMeq
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UK Disability History Month 2024 "Disability History Month 2024 is a vital opportunity for us to reflect on the contributions of disabled individuals and to amplify their voices. This year’s theme highlights livelihoods and employment and shines a light on the challenges disabled people face in the workplace, including discrimination, accessibility issues, and the urgent need for supportive work environments. It reminds us that fostering inclusivity is not just about compliance; it’s about valuing the unique perspectives and lived experiences of disabled staff as the NHS strives to attract and sustain its much-needed workforce. By prioritising inclusivity, we can greatly improve the livelihoods of disabled people, enhance patient care and drive meaningful change within our organisations. Together, let’s commit to creating a more equitable healthcare system for all.” Source: Joan Saddler OBE, director of partnerships and equality, NHS Confederation Image Description: This poster shows that Disability History Month is a significant event that aims to promote awareness, understanding, and inclusion of people with disabilities. This year, Disability History Month will take place from November 14th to December 20th, 2024. Clip-Knix, is proud to support this important initiative, alongside NHS Confederation and NHS Employers. Our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity is reflected in our products and services, designed to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently and confidently. Our logo and website address is clearly displayed on the poster. #disability
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