Life Training WALK New Directions Learning Event Tullamore Court Hotel May 18 th 2016 Why Change Traditional Day Services Model Review through New Directions Service User consultation ID: 556175
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Real Life Training – WALKNew Directions Learning Event, Tullamore Court Hotel, May 18th 2016.Slide2
Why Change…Traditional Day Services ModelReview through New DirectionsService User consultationPOMs DataSlide3
Real Life Training4 Year Transition programme aimed at school leavers Each RLT Student has a support Team including Community Connector, psychology project worker, Job coachSustainable natural support circle developed to include friends, co-workers, family, PEERs, community members etc100% Community basedFocuses on Personal Development, Employment, EducationSlide4
Challenges along the journeyIndependent TravelChanging Culture and valuesRaising ExpectationsMainstreamingAppropriate SupportAccessing further education and trainingChanging staff rolesSlide5
Stepping Stones towards ChangeComprehensive Change Management StrategyChanging Staff rolesUpskilling staffDeveloping Strategic PartnershipsDeveloping PEER ModelSlide6
Staff RolesPOD systemCommunity ConnectorPsychology Project workerJob CoachPEERsSlide7
The importance of a change management process that is inclusive of all stakeholdersThe importance of strong leadership to lead the changeThe importance of communicating the vision and developing a willing coalition across all stakeholdersHaving staff with the right values and who believe that people with disabilities are equal citizensChanging a mind set where staff feel people with disabilities need to be minded and protected is not always possibleExpectations – I never believed my son/daughter would work/go to college/travel independently etcSelf development combined with real and meaningful engagement builds confidence There is no compromise – students on the real life programme never come into any of our servicesPeople with disabilities are equal citizens who make valuable and worthwhile contributions to societyThis programme can be replicated throughout IrelandSupporting people through people – PEER model, natural supports, etcWhat has been learnt?Slide8