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Supporting Members with Significant Intellectual Disabilities

Supporting Members with Significant Intellectual Disabilities. Here’s the secret : It’s not that big of a deal!. Nevada Program Overview. 2002-Wrote grant for 3 VISTA members with IDD to support People First in NV (LV, Reno, Elko) 2004-Added 4 th member (Fallon)

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Supporting Members with Significant Intellectual Disabilities

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  1. Supporting Members with Significant Intellectual Disabilities Here’s the secret: It’s not that big of a deal!

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. Individualized Supports

  6. Daily Activity Guide

  7. Daily Activity Guide

  8. Super-visors! Kari Horn Project Director Lavell Tyler VISTA Leader

  9. Members in Action Santa & Cami at AFP in DC Diane with Senator Washington

  10. Members in Action Martin & Santa at the 2006 People First Conference Scott & Alex at 2009 People First Conference

  11. Members in Action Carly at Partners in Policymaking Travis at Partners in Policymaking

  12. It’s not all work! Tiffany on the beach Owen in love!

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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!

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