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Supported Decision-Making Service for Persons with Disabilities | Service Model
The Human Rights Center for People with Disabilitis
14. Sept. 1, 2015 Learning from
successes
The session focused on learning from successes.
The supporters summarized the process while
focusing on the successes and the insights gained
from the supported decision-making process.
15. Oct., 13,
2015
Farewell and
termination of
support
Different ways of parting with the service recipients
were discussed. The goals were reviewed vis-à-
vis the achievements. The post support stage was
discussed and how supports may be established for
the service recipients after the termination of the
pilot.
16. Nov. 12,
2015
Pilot summary Pilot summary – macro level discussion – the
project's strengths and necessary improvements.
* In addition to the group training, paid supporters met with Advocate Yotam Tolub once a week
whereas volunteer supporters received consultation mainly by telephone, according to need.
Part C – Raising awareness – meetings with parents and guardians
One of the main goals of the decision-making supporter training program was to raise awareness
to the evolving alternative to guardianship and to expand the program’s reach. From a systemic
perspective, it was clear that in order for the change to take hold, the parents and/or guardians of
service recipients must also be familiarized with and informed about the program. About seven
parents and guardians participated in each meeting and the goal was to raise their awareness
about supported decision-making and its importance. The table below outlines the subjects and
descriptions of the sessions:
Date Issue Description
1. January 4, 2015 "The fear to let go" How can we give our dependent children
autonomy?
2. February 1, 2015 "Stand with me –
not against me"
Choosing independence – difficulties and
concerns. Discussion with a young man with
an intellectual disability who does not have a
guardian.
3. March 1, 2015 "Independence – to
what extent?"
The story of a parent of a woman with an
intellectual disability who is married and
works as a full time day-care assistant.
4. April 19, 2015 Living in the
community
The meeting was canceled due to lack of
participants
5. June 21, 2015 "From theory to
practice"
Presentation of alternatives to guardianship
and supported decision-making
6. October 18, 2015 Towards the end of
the pilot
A meeting in which parents gave feedback
about the project.