1. SW 644: Issues in Developmental Disabilities Supported Living
Lecture Presenter:
Mark McManus, M.S.S.W.

2. Where To Live Individuals with and without disabilities Models Timing
Decision-making process
Models
Institutions v. community living

3. Residential Options Home – parent / family
Formal v. informal
Supported apartment / own home
Adult family home
Small congregate setting
Large congregate setting

4. Residential Services Physical components Paradigm
Tap generic community services
Utilize specialty services
Discover expertise
Reveal new opportunities to meet the support needs

5. Supported Living Quality of life in community living
Utilize an array of supports
Quality of life domains

6. Primary Funding Sources
Personal
Wages
SSI / SSDI
Family / guardian
County – tax levied dollars
State – community aids
Federal – MA – CIP / CSLA

7. Current Best Practices
Center on Human Policy – Guidelines
Housing and support are two different areas that require attention
Quality of life is viewed as the goal, not a “service package”
Person-centered planning
Staff qualities
Capture hopes, dreams, talent and desires
Use informal and formal supports when asked

8. Examples of Residential Options in the Community

9. Wisconsin Stories