December 2005 – February 2006
The state team members agreed to the following goal related to Quality Supports, Priority 1: Shifting The Power Of Risk - Individuals/families assume risks in self-directed programs. The system changes from protecting individuals to supporting people to have the life they choose. Policy issues include releasing states from liability. Informed individuals/families, in partnership with a state accepting of their competence, make safe and reasonable decisions. The disparity in health experienced by individuals with disabilities is overcome, reducing risk in health care issues.
Goal 1: Answer questions about how to overcome risks and barriers associated with implementation of the self-directed waiver.
Activity 1: Find resources to answer questions about how to overcome risks and barriers.
Lead: Rebecca Shuman
Team: Carol Peterson (Family Member); Martha Mason (Arc Thriftown - Farmington)
If you are interested in assisting with this current activity, please send an email to: rshuman@arcnm.org