Promoting Community Inclusion Flashcards
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A person you support is invited to a coworker's birthday party but seems anxious. They say they want to go but are scared. What should the DSP do?
Answer: Talk through their concerns, help them prepare, and respect their final decision
Supporting the individual means addressing concerns, building confidence, and ultimately respecting their choice.
What is the purpose of a 'Circle of Support'?
Answer: A group of people who voluntarily commit to maintaining a relationship with and supporting an individual
A Circle of Support is a network of people who care about an individual and help them achieve goals and maintain community connections.
Which statement BEST reflects an inclusion-focused mindset for a DSP?
Answer: 'She has the right to try any activity she wants — let's figure out how to make it work.'
An inclusion mindset presumes competence and focuses on problem-solving to make participation possible.
How does 'role valorization' relate to community inclusion?
Answer: It involves helping individuals take on valued social roles such as neighbor, employee, or volunteer
Social Role Valorization holds that having valued social roles enhances a person's social image and quality of life.
A DSP takes an individual to a community pool. The lifeguard suggests the individual wear a special identifying wristband different from other swimmers. The DSP should:
Answer: Ask whether this is standard policy for all swimmers and advocate against singling out the individual unnecessarily
DSPs should advocate against practices that single out or stigmatize individuals with disabilities unless there is a genuine safety justification.
When an individual achieves a new level of independence in the community, the DSP should:
Answer: Document the achievement, celebrate with the individual, and update the support plan accordingly
Documenting, celebrating, and updating plans ensures the individual's progress is recognized and their support adapts to their growing abilities.
A family member tells a DSP that they do not want their relative going to community events because they worry about safety. How should the DSP respond?
Answer: Listen respectfully to concerns, discuss specific safety measures, and help balance safety with the individual's right to community participation
DSPs must respect family concerns while advocating for the individual's rights and finding solutions that support both safety and inclusion.