Holistic care approach based upon the 3 pillars of Personalism

honoring the inherent dignity of each and every person

assuming personal and moral responsibility

embracing subsidiarity

 

We are looking to support not only people with DD but also their families who often suffer from the incredible stress of caring for their family members isolated in their homes. Trying to navigate and fight a system while in the midst of isolated crisis is too much for any person to manage. We are here to help.

Positions

• We nurture human potential

• We develop innovative and effective solutions

• We partner with families and communities

• We look to a holistic care approach

• We build on an individual’s strengths

 

Information regarding care and support needs of our most vulnerable is often biased towards “community” or “institution” and it seems that choice and individuality of the person are forgotten.    

We need to look at how various aspects of one’s life intersect to improve their quality of life and give meaning to their life.  Access to appropriate healthcare is extremely important and is often forgotten by the systems that provide social welfare. 

We support a continuum of care which looks at individual, family and community strengths to promote health, safety, relationships and quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities. 

We realize and understand the diversity this population experiences.  Everyone is different and may have a variety of support needs in order to maintain their health and safety.  Community means relationships and we realize that there are also a variety of community settings which people call home.  We are not advocating for one setting over another but for the setting which the person chooses and one which promotes their health and safety. 

We want people to understand that there are many models  – inclusion is one model.  It is a good model but it may not be the best for everyone.  We, as family members and community members, must look at what works for each individual and allow choices to be made.

Things I Mean to Know 

 

Disclaimer

This site is maintained by volunteer effort. Resources on this site have been researched and cited by author and/or collected from families and individuals.  We reserve the right to exclude or include any resource or information.

All documents cited are from public record unless otherwise noted.

Because We Care – Beyond Inclusion is my personal volunteer project.  If you would like to donate I ask that you donate to one of the following three organizations:

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Alpha Supported Living Services