Free advertisement on TV/radio/papers about events/fairs for people that have difficulty leaving their home/facility Expand on peer regroups such as spinal cord injuries Too many agencies to be centralized to maximize funding, grants, etc. minimize administrative costs – Hire PWDs Readily available information for people/professionals on where/how to access services Gov’t and agencies to lead the way in hiring PWDs Tele-health video conferencing with specialist/professionals – Introduce ‘tela-BC-gov’t’ Catch up with current technology for equipment available at ministry offices for PWD Accessible housing- need incentives for builders Houses habitat for humanity more needed – Need safe house one level no stairs – – Need to increase housing allowance More cohousing needed that are affordable Built into community plan Inclusion of community gardens In community Need to recognize that unpaid supports are not available for everyone ‘natural’ More available/more options easier to access (websites) More funding for infrastructure like kitchens, recreation facilities, etc. ‘community’ Recreation mobility aids need to be covered More health related incentives ie. shopping, cultural, arts, recreation Recognizing PWD in relation to intimacy and marriage Need discretionary fund to spend as needed relating to needs Gaps in services for young adults (ie. transition from child to adult services) Lack of continuity for clients Experienced worker having specialized caseloads working with PWDs ie. integrating w/community stakeholders, CLBC, IH, LTC Integration/outreach ie. client centered approach Community connections and advocacy ie. service providers Provide allowances to pay for technology /resources (policy) caseloads make connections w/clients and service providers to help continuity/familiarity ‘specialized’ – Integrated services Work outside the box rights Equity to opportunities
Free advertisement on TV/radio/papers about events/fairs for people that have difficulty leaving their home/facility Expand on peer regroups such as spinal cord injuries Too many agencies – to be centralized to maximize funding, grants, etc. minimize administrative costs Hire PWDs Readily available information for people/professionals on where/how to access services Gov’t and agencies to lead the way in hiring PWDs Tele-health – video conferencing with specialist/professionals Introduce ‘tela-BC-gov’t’ Catch up with current technology for equipment available at ministry offices for PWD Accessible housing- need incentives for builders Houses – habitat for humanity more needed Need safe house – one level – no stairs Need to increase housing allowance More cohousing needed that are affordable Built into community plan Inclusion of community gardens In community Need to recognize that unpaid ‘natural’ supports are not available for everyone More available/more options easier to access (websites) More funding for ‘community’ infrastructure like kitchens, recreation facilities, etc. Recreation mobility aids need to be covered More health related incentives ie. shopping, cultural, arts, recreation Recognizing PWD in relation to intimacy and marriage Need discretionary fund to spend as needed relating to needs Gaps in services for young adults (ie. transition from child to adult services) Lack of continuity for clients Experienced worker having specialized caseloads working with PWDs ie. integrating w/community stakeholders, CLBC, IH, LTC Integration/outreach ie. client centered approach Community connections and advocacy ie. service providers Provide allowances to pay for technology /resources (policy) ‘specialized’ caseloads – make connections w/clients and service providers to help continuity/familiarity Integrated services Work outside the box rights Equity to opportunities