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1 Build ildin ing a a Good ood Lif ife I In Commun mmunity Transition of Sheltered Workshop Community Living Algoma’s Journey

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Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community RESOURCES:  Research study by Department of Psychology at Brigham Young University entitled “Loneliness and Isolation as Risk Factors for Mortality”  David Pitonyak – www.dimagine.com – “ Loneliness is the Only Real Disability ” and “ The Importance of Belonging ” 3

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community  Dr. Kenneth Pelletier of the Stanford Centre for Research and Disease: belonging; basic human need; social support  Dr. Al Condeluci: Social Capital and Community Engagement; advocate and catalyst for building community; CEO of Community Living and Support Services in Pittsburgh  Human Rights Tribunal Ruling: Garrie vs. Janus Joan Inc. 4

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community  Spotlight on Transformation : Issue 51 Minister Jaczek’s message “Embracing Inclusion” ; Issue 52, Q&A’s  Developmental Services FACT SHEET: e-mail of December 17, 2015 from the office of Sal Marello)  Ontario Disability Employment Network Centre for Excellence (Joe Dale) 5

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community  Youth Employment, Job Start Program (Bob Van Sickle)  Community Living Ontario UPDATE FRIDAY  CACL Report - June 2011 “achieving social and economic inclusion: from segregation to “employment first”  Network with other agencies !! - we are all moving towards a common destination 6

Good Life ife in Com Bui uilding a a Go n Community  Research/evidence says people need to: o be connected and participating in their community, o be in relationships (i.e. family, friends) and o perform meaningful, valued roles and/or work in community  Transformation/Transition/Evolution work is about VISION , VALUES , LEADERSHIP and COURAGE !! 7

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Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community The JOURNEY: • from segregation to inclusion • from coverage to relationships • from programs to individualized approaches • from system thinking to person-centred thinking 9

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community • The JOURNEY will lead to: Enriched Quality of Life 10

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community GUIDING PRINCIPLES: (set by Board of Directors)  ruling by Ontario Human Rights Tribunal  adhere to agency values  impact of ruling  communication  continue to receive support 11

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community  agency to employ people with disabilities  plan and transition one person at a time  employment and/or community engagement  no location to close during transition  three year timeframe  Q. Why are GUIDING PRINCIPLES important? 12

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Building a a Good ood Li Life In In Commu ommunity IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSITION PLAN: Starting point:  Sheltered Workshop/Other  Day Programs  Employment Services  three support areas affected at the same time 14

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community Implemented actions by :  presenting opportunities and experiences  planning with people and their families  “one person at a time”  growing and developing support workers  good managers to great leaders  introducing summer employment strategy for youth 15

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community Results to date :  opportunities and experiences  relationships forming  employment in community at competitive wages  Increased volunteer roles  new stories being shared and successes experienced  changing community perception 16

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community  increased self-esteem  increased sense of pride and joy  organization culture shift  creativity of direct support staff  Reduction in family member fears and increased satisfaction with the transition – changes and process  We see ourselves as a WORK-IN-PROGRESS!!! 17

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Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community FACTS (at start of transition – September 2014)  Impact 97 people (ages mid-30’s to mid-70’s)  47 people attended sheltered workshop location  15 people employed at high school cafeterias  7 people employed at Recycling Depot;  28 people in unique compensation arrangements  No person earning competitive wage!!! 19

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community First year of transition:  6 people hired at Chartwell Foods  2 people hired at Soo Minor Baseball Association  3 people hired at Canadian Tire  6 people hired at Community Living Algoma  5 people hired at The Recycling Depot  5 people contracted to work at Ministry of Natural Resources  3 summer jobs for youth – first-time initiative  ALL JOBS NOTED ABOVE PAID COMPETITIVE WAGES!!!! 20

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community  for people not employed or choosing not to work, all receiving community support  pursued volunteer roles, joined clubs  joined recreation and fitness groups  very active and in the community most days  participating in a variety of activities organized by staff or other community agencies 21

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Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community CURRENT STATUS:  All support worker positions realigned by Sept. 2015  Able to address some wait-list priorities  summer employment opportunities for 20+ youth  3 people employed at Chartwell Foods  4 people employed at Community Living Algoma  4 people employed at The Recycling Depot 23

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community  3 people employed at Canadian Tire  2 people employed at Sault Minor Baseball Association  4 people continue with the MNR arrangement  increased volumes of community-based supports  increasing involvement in volunteer roles  family member feedback has been positive  “professional development” days  rebuilding/redesigning employment services 24

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Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community LESSONS LEARNED AND KEY MESSAGES:  network with others  Opportunities + Experiences = Informed Choices  “one person at a time”  ongoing communication with stakeholders  impact on customer contracts – future employers?  We are in the business of supporting people!!  Recognize and acknowledge the past 26

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community  transition planning with youth and their families  training and development opportunities  the right leaders in place  success stories inspire others  ongoing meetings with stakeholders  provide opportunities for engagement  difficult decisions will have to be made  positive change is “infectious” 27

Buil uildin ing a a Good L d Life ife in in Community  Set targets – measure – share results – solicit feedback  “what gets measured, gets done”  Pace of change will be dictated by the people you support  Direct support workers requested that we slow down the pace as we were “scaring” people; the real fear was the change process and the impact on staff  Prepare for the journey to be bumpy at first 28

Tran ansi siti tion on R Roadm oadmap ap Discussion with Board of Directors (what, when, how) Development of Draft a Transition Plan Guiding Principles identifying activity, timeframe, Identify training accountability and development Host information opportunities Sharing forums for all with stakeholders stakeholders Identify your leader(s) for implementation of Identify the plan opportunities to realign funding and support positions Have an open mind – the community presents many Ongoing opportunities and discussions with experiences for people MCSS Program Supervisor 29

Ongoing Communication with Stakeholders What is Your “Employment” Strategy? Plan “One Person At Pursue Employment Opportunities A Time” Have Fun!! Start a New Chapter !! Monitor/Evaluate Impact of Change and Adjust Plan Accordingly Consult with Children Services Summer Employment for Youth 30

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Community L iving Alg oma 32 T hank You! ‘WE ARE WIL L ING T O ASSIST WIT H YOUR T RANSIT ION” John Polic ic c hio, E xe c utive Dir e c tor (705) 253- 1700 x 3001 john_polic ic c hio@c la- algoma.or g www.c ommunitylivingalgoma.or g