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A direct support professional (DSP) is a caregiver who works with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live independently and participate in their communities. DSPs may have various duties, such as assisting with activities of daily living, transportation, medication, and advocacy, and may need different certifications and standards depending on the organization.
Person-centred planning (PCP) is a set of approaches designed to assist an individual to plan their life and supports. [1] It is most often used for life planning with people with learning and developmental disabilities, though recently it has been advocated as a method of planning personalised support with many other sections of society who find themselves disempowered by traditional methods ...
The term for services and supports for people with disabilities is not mentioned in this web page. It covers various types of disabilities, such as developmental, visual, auditory, and mobility, and the services and supports provided by different agencies and organizations.
The poverty rate for working-age people with disabilities is nearly two and a half times higher than that for people without disabilities. Disability and poverty may form a vicious circle, in which physical barriers and stigma of disability make it more difficult to get income, which in turn diminishes access to health care and other ...
Key Takeaways. Dementia patients can benefit from creative activities. Painting, music, crafts, and other sensory activities keep seniors engaged and allow opportunities for emotional expression.
On average, people receiving a life skills programme scored 0.02 lower than people treated with standard care. There was no clear difference between the groups and this finding is based on data of very limited quality.* MD 0.02 lower (0.07 lower to 0.03 higher) Very low * At present the meaning of these scores in day-to-day care is unclear.
The New York State Quality of Care Commission also recommended education based upon principles of normalization and social role valorization addressing "deep-seated negative beliefs of and about people with disabilities". [14] Wolfensberger's work was part of a major systems reform in the US and Europe of how individuals with disabilities would ...
After a career as a graphic artist, Tung parlayed the expertise she learned from caring for Rachel into an administrative job with the organization Support for Families of Children with Disabilities.