Personal care and medication for epilepsy
Bill is 20 years old and currently lives with his parents on their family farm in a rural community in Saskatchewan near the city of Saskatoon. Bill and his parents want to start planning for Bill to move out of the family home and to a new living situation. Bill will require 24 hour supports (requires personal care and medication for epilepsy) from a community-based organization. Bill and his family both want him to stay as close to home as possible, as his family is very supportive and want to remain connected. Bill wants to move out just like his older brother did but is a little bit afraid as well.
As a Disability Support Worker, what things do you need to consider for Bill and his family?
Residential supports – research two options
Day program supports – research two options
Location
Name community-based organizations.
State why these organizations are recommended as potential options for Bill and his family.
Consider including the following:
- Mission and vision of the community-based organizations
- Services provide by the community-based organizations
- Factors about the community-based organizations that could be appealing to Bill and his family
