The World of Self-Direction

A growing type of service for those that are able to be extremely independent is the service of Self-Direction. Steve Fleisher is an amazing member of the disabled community that is a voice for the Self-Direction model.  Chris and Bradley explore the world of Self-Direction and how it compares to a group home setting. 

Timestamps:

00:00 – Show Opening

01:33 – Steve Introduction

02:22 – What is Self-Direction

02:48 – What makes Self-Direction so desired

03:32 – How is Steve Self-Directed

04:02 – Is Self-Direction the Best? 

04:34 – Challenges with Self-Direction

05:52 – Life Before Self-Direction

06:51 – Struggles in group home for Steve

07:51 – Finding staff for Steve 

09:49 – Streamline Process for Staff with Michelle Flood

10:06 – How do staff assist in Self-Direction

11:28 – Self-Direction allows for employment opportunities

13:55 – Steve and SANYS

14:29 – How involved are Steve’s parents

15:04 – Support Director Roles

15:44 – Expanding on Self-Direction Challenges

17:25 – Steve, Sports and Fun

19:54 – Mom and Self-Direction

21:17 –Self-Direction Recommendations

22:00 – Chris brings us home

22:38 – Steve’s final thoughts

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.