David lives in Dublin He shares a house with a friend in Clonsilla - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

David lives in Dublin He shares a house with a friend in Clonsilla David attends an Adult Day Service in the Daughters Of Charity

First attended St Vincent’s Service at 3 years Moved into a Residential Bungalow when 20

As David got older living with six other people in the residential bungalow was not ideal

Move into the Community

How to Make this Happen ?

Concerns Anxious with any change Anxious with any change in routine and Environment

Communication, those who are familiar with David understand him Support in Activities

Meetings with Staff Everyone Listened to Concerns Always Someone Available

A plan was made for the move

David and James moved into an apartment

Lease on the apartment not renewed Moved into a rented bungalow with a garden and closer to amenities

Own Identity More Opportunities More Opportunities Adjusted to the community Benefit of day service - Friends

I Speak up for David Advocate his needs Advocate his needs

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