1. The Values that Direct IM4Q – Helping People Have the “Good Life”
IM4Q Annual Statewide Training
Presented by:
Bill Krebs, Brian Habermehl,
and Guy Caruso

2. Values Directing IM4Q
This session will discuss the values that direct IM4Q –
Everyday Lives
Self Determination
Valued Roles
Being Person Centered
IM4Q Programs and monitors need to understand and embrace values that help people interviewed have a “good life.” Presenters will share the importance of such values in their own lives and in the lives of people who are interviewed.  

3. IM4Q & Everyday Lives
The purpose of Pennsylvania’s IM4Q is to collect information about, as well as to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities who are served and supported within the ODP system
ODP’s vision is that everyone has the opportunity to live an everyday life
IM4Q was developed as the key data collection method to measure if a person has an everyday life

4. What is an Everyday Life?
Choice
Control
Quality
Stability
Safety
Individuality
Relationships
Freedom
Success
Contributing to Community
Accountability
Mentoring
Collaboration

5. How Does IM4Q Help Make an Everyday Life Possible?
Asks people what they want/need
Asks how lives can be made better
Allow families to provide input
Calls for a change when necessary
Measures quality
Provides job opportunities

6. IM4Q & Self Determination
Another purpose of IM4Q is to support the various principles of the Self Determination Initiative of Pa
IM4Q helps people with disabilities and their families determine the course of their lives by listening & recording what it is people want to improve their lives

7. Guiding Principles of Self Determination
CHOICE
RELATIONSHIP
CONTRIBUTION & COMMUNITY
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
CONTROL
DREAMS
DIGNITY & RESPECT
FISCAL CONSERVATISM
ATTITUDE

8. How Does IM4Q Help Make Self Determination Possible
Provides an opportunity for people interviewed to speak their mind and to make decisions about what they would like in their life
The survey instrument (EDE) asks questions geared toward the principles of self determination (e.g., Satisfaction; Dignity, Respect & Rights; Choice & Control; Relationships; Inclusion)
Person interviewed decides if considerations go into his/her ISP (IM4Q & ISP Connection) for discussion & action

9. Good Garden Project – Brian’s Story

10. Valued Role Areas of Life:
1. Home & Neighborhood
2. Family & Friends
3. Work
4. Learning
5. Spiritual & Religious
6. Community Association
7. Sports & Fitness
8. Creative Expression

11. No Devalued Roles
Non-human (pre-human, no longer human, sub-human (vegetable/object), other (alien)
Menace, Object of Dread
Waste Material, Garbage, Discard
Object of Ridicule
Object of Pity
Burden of Charity
Child – a. Eternal b. Once Again
Sick/Diseased Organism
Dying, or Already Dead

12. What are the Barriers? Continued isolation and exclusion
Existence of segregated settings
Denial of individual support needs & disability
Misperceptions and stereotypes
Commodification of needs
Medicalization of needs
Lack of valued social roles

13. Some Basic Assumptions for Person-Centered Approaches
Everyone has contributions to make
Everyone has gifts and capacities
Everyone is unique
Everyone needs supports
Blessing Consulting Group 2006

14. Basic Elements of Person-Centered Processes
Positive Profile of the Person
Inclusion of Significant Others
Capacity Focus
Contribution & Citizenship
Natural Communities
Network of Support
Realignment of Traditional Structures
Blessing Consulting Group 2006

15. What Do Each of These Approaches Have in Common?
The Five Essential Accomplishments
Community Presence
Choice
Respect
Competence
Community Participation
Developed by John O’Brien

16. SAFETY/SECURITY/PROTECTION
A Sixth Accomplishment Compliments of Chris Liuzzo Rennselaer County ARC – Residential Director
SAFETY/SECURITY/PROTECTION

17. MAJOR LIFE AREAS: Living Arrangements Faith/Religious Life Education
Employment
Participating in
the Community
Financial
Independence
Family &
Making Friends
Having Fun/Recreation/Leisure
Sexuality and Self-esteem
Blessing Consulting Group Adapted

18. HALLMARKS OF PERSON-CENTERED PRACTICES
The person’s activities, services and supports are based upon his or her dream, interests, preferences and strengths
The person and people important to the person are included in lifestyle planning and have the opportunity to exercise control and make informed decisions
The person has meaningful choices, with decisions based on his or her experiences
The person uses, when possible, natural and community supports
Blessing Consulting Group 2006

19. HALLMARKS OF PERSON-CENTERED PRACTICES
Activities, supports and services foster skill to achieve personal relationships, community inclusion, dignity and respect
The person’s opportunities and experiences are maximized and flexibility is enhanced within existing regulatory and funding constraints
Planning is collaborative, recurring and involves an ongoing commitment to the person
The person is satisfied with his or her activities, supports and services
Blessing Consulting Group 2006

20. Questions/Discussion
Let’s Talk About the Values of IM4Q