1. Fundacion Arubano pa esnan Visualmente Incapacita
Favi
Fundacion Arubano pa esnan Visualmente Incapacita
Rushilene Lejuez
Juliene Duran Paez
Gabriella Carisal
Naomi Croes
Interpersonal Communication

2. Introduction Agency General Information about FAVI Structure of FAVI
Challenges in the communication area
Skills for a better communication

3. General Information Name of agency: Service Provided:
Visually disability
Top disability in Aruba
3100 people impaired
Home visits
Help clients regain daily activities
General assessment
Help clients regain connection with their family

4. Target group/Clients:
Activities:
FAVIdo (handicraft society)
Cooking classes
Physical education
Sport activities
Dia international di garoti
Blind or visually impaired elderly, teenager, children and babies
Current age group range
110 active clients

5. Structure Board: Departments: Board members→ Volunteers
People with certain knowledge or degree
Together with the director→ Decisions are made and operations possible
Revalidation
Social
Activity
Early intervention
Educational
Transport department

6. Workers/staff: 1 Revalidation Therapist 1 Social worker 1 Director
1 Activity coordinator
1 Chauffeur
1 Administration assistant
2 Teachers lend from SKOA
Are pending for a Financial administrator

7. Challenges
Financial Stability Clients proud or ashamed Clients may think they would be judged Lack of trust & communication Solutions
Network (family) Communication problems between clients & family members Misunderstandings
Education & Motivation Adults Children

8. Communication: Being a social worker:
Communication between worker and client
What is a competence?
Skills
Patience
Trustworthiness
An open mind
Challenges
Communication
Respect & dignity
Inspirations
Aspirations

9. Conclusion

10. Thank You! †
Questions?