WIMS is a a family information group based in Ottawa, for parents of children with disabilities. Service Coordinator Allison Moores and Co-Leader Keenan Wellar from LiveWorkPlay were invited to the January meeting to talk about social capital with a focus on employment. It was a wonderful evening with an energetic exchange of stories questions and ideas that went beyond 9pm.
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Presentation to Walking In My Shoes (WIMS) "A Queston of Value(s)" Jan/16/2018
1. Social Capital, Social Roles, and Employment for
People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
A QUESTION OF VALUE(S)
Presented by Allison Moores and Keenan Wellar
January 16, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
Presented To
2.
3. What would you say great cutting edge work
looks like today in human services for people with
intellectual disabilities?
If people with intellectual disabilities are enjoying
lives pretty much like other citizens, in terms of
work, education, home life, participation in the
community and so on, then you would have to say
that is a huge improvement in quality of life from
agency programs ~ Michael Kendrick
We should measure the quality of agency work by
the outcomes in the lives of supported individuals!
5. Social Capital is a term that summarizes the value (tangible and intangible) of the
relationships in our lives. It is closely associated with healthfulness, happiness,
and even life expectancy. It is absolutely fundamental to life success and
promotes pro social behaviors in the greater community.
Yet sadly, many people with disabilities are limited in social capital and remain
isolated in ways that are manifested in unemployment, limited housing,
transportation disparities, and limited opportunities in the greater community.
As traditional human services continue to focus on the elements of disability in an
effort to address these ills, we are convinced that the key to change is not found in
addressing the disability, but in promoting social capital, which in turn, will change
attitudes, assumptions, and promote greater opportunities. ~ Al Condeluci
At times our own light goes out and is
rekindled by a spark from another person.
Each of us has cause to think with deep
gratitude of those who have lighted the flame
within us. ~ Albert Schweitzer
If a man is to shed the light of the sun upon
other men, he must first of all have it within
himself. ~ Romain Rolland
6. Thank you for choosing Acme Support Services, where we proudly
facilitate community inclusion through person-centered planning!
Now, let me start by assessing your level of disability and outlining the
corresponding list of fixed choices available to you in our programs!
Thank you for choosing Acme Support Services, where we proudly
facilitate community inclusion through person-centered planning!
Now, let me start by asking what sort of life you’d like to be living, then
let’s talk about how we can help you make that happen in our community!
MICRO APPROACH
MACRO APPROACH
8. DSO
Health and Safety
Contract Negotiations Family Expectations
Vacancy Management
Urgent Response
ODSP
CSPT
Community
Expectations
Human
Resources
Funder
Expectations
QAM
Some other work to do at the same time as trying to
deliver a person-centred focus on building social capital…
14. THEN NOW
Royce is now 23 and wants to live on his
own, says his father, Ralph.
But the family has been told he needs
constant care, and that there are no
resources available to meet his needs.
He’s always very pleasant to work
with, always on time, shows a great
deal of dedication to the task…it’s
saved us tremendous amounts of
money by having him here.
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16. Friendship: a complex algorithm! But there are ways we can help people with intellectual
Disabilities and autism build social capital. It starts with looking to the community for answers.
17. A sure sign of social inclusion: the rest of the team never forgets you at beer time!
18. WITH A FOCUS ON SOCIAL CAPITAL, STAFF SEE THEIR ROLE AS HELPING INDIVIDUALS
BUILD A NETWORK OF NATURAL RELATIONSHIPS, RATHER THAN REPLACING THEM
21. • Costco
• 3 Brewers
• The Westin Ottawa
• The Parliament Cleaning
Group
• Shoppers Drug Mart
• TD Bank
• Brown’s Cleaners
• Whole Foods
• Milestones
• DOW Honda
• Bushtukha
• McDaniels YIG
• Tim Hortons
• Star Motors
• The WORKS Gourmet Burger
Bistro
• Farmboy
• Service Canada
• Swiss Chalet
• Kanata Honda
• PODS
• Sobeys
• Pita Pit
• RE-MAX
• Garden Creations
• Ottawa Sports and Entertainment
Group OSEG
• Kelseys Restaurants
• Volvo
• Shopify
• Landmark Cinemas
• East India Company Restaurant
• Commissioner for Complaints for
Telecommunication Services
• South East Community Health
Centre
• Ottawa Champions Baseball
• Levy Restaurants
• Engineers Canada
• Dress for Success
• Value Village
• Pancake Shack
• Coles Funeral Home
• Minto
• Hot 89.9
• Canadian Human Rights Commission
• Elections Canada
• Precise Parking
• Quickie
• Your Reno Guys
• Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada
• Welch LLP
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• GGFL Chartered Professional
Accountants
• Agriculture Canada
• Employment and Social Development
Canada
• Invest Canada
• Canadian Wildlife Federation
• Money Coaches Canada
• Ecivda Financial Planning Boutique
Our employer partners…so far!!!
25. I know that people with intellectual disabilities and autism bring
tremendous value to the relationships in their lives and to their community.
They contribute to and benefit from reciprocal relationships that build social capital.
I see them as neighbours, friends, employees, and
other social roles that are common to all citizens.
What will I do to bring inclusive values to
people and places in my community?