Priority Photo for October 2005

Enhancing the Quality of Supports & Services: Upgrading the workforce and establishing performance expectations

Marilyn Martinez welcoming a friend to her housewarming party at her newly purchased condo.

Photo features Marilyn Martinez welcoming a friend to her housewarming party at her recently purchased condo.

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.
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