Supporting Members with Significant Intellectual Disabilities
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Supporting Members with Significant
Intellectual Disabilities
Here’s the secret:It’s not that big of a deal!
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Nevada Program Overview
• 2002-Wrote grant for 3 VISTA members with IDD to support People First in NV (LV, Reno, Elko)
• 2004-Added 4th member (Fallon)
• 2006-up to 6 members, all with IDD; Established 5 People First chapters, statewide board, first conference
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Nevada Program Overview
• 2008-grant ended & CNS approached us about taking over the state operational grant with a youth emphasis.
• In conjunction with Family TIES of NV
• 13 members in 6 locations; 5 members have IDD
• VISTA members with and without IDD working interdependently
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Working Interdependently
• VISTA members with IDD are better supported as a valued member of a team instead of working alone
• While each VISTA member has their own VAD (VISTA Assignment Description), members often work together on activities.
• Example: YTP members conduct Self-advocacy training in schools. PF members often attended that school, have contacts and are good role models for the students.
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Individualized Supports
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Daily Activity Guide
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Daily Activity Guide
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Super-visors!Kari Horn
Project DirectorLavell Tyler
VISTA Leader
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Members in ActionSanta & Cami at
AFP in DC
Diane with Senator
Washington
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Members in ActionMartin & Santa at the 2006 People First Conference
Scott & Alex at 2009 People First
Conference
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Members in ActionCarly at Partners in Policymaking
Travis at Partners in Policymaking
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It’s not all work!Tiffany on the
beach Owen in love!
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Tips for Successfully Engaging Members with
IDD• Regional Centers/Service Providers• Vocational Rehabilitation• People First meetings• High Schools/Transition programs• College DRC or PSE programs for
students with IDD
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Tips for Successfully Including Members with
IDD• Find the right person for the job-Be
sure the member can perform the essential functions of the job with proper supports
• Having the right members without IDD is important. • Believes that each member is equal• Won’t baby the member with IDD• Won’t be someone who will feel
burdened
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Tips for Successfully Including Members with
IDD• Family support is nice• Look for special talents/skills/gifts
• Knowledge of the community• Computer skills• Family • Personality
• Communication, Communication, Communication!