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Transition of Sheltered Workshop Community Living Algoma’s Journey

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Warren

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RESOURCES:

Research study by Department of Psychology at Brigham Young University entitled “Loneliness and Isolation as Risk Factors for Mortality” David Pitonyak – www.dimagine.com – “Loneliness is the Only Real Disability” and “The Importance of Belonging”

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Dr. Kenneth Pelletier of the Stanford Centre for Research and Disease: belonging; basic human need; social support Dr. Al Condeluci: Social Capital and Community Engagement; advocate and catalyst for building community; CEO of Community Living and Support Services in Pittsburgh Human Rights Tribunal Ruling: Garrie vs. Janus Joan Inc.

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Spotlight on Transformation: Issue 51 Minister Jaczek’s message “Embracing Inclusion”; Issue 52, Q&A’s Developmental Services FACT SHEET: e-mail of December 17, 2015 from the office of Sal Marello) Ontario Disability Employment Network Centre for Excellence (Joe Dale)

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Youth Employment, Job Start Program (Bob Van Sickle) Community Living Ontario UPDATE FRIDAY CACL Report - June 2011 “achieving social and economic inclusion: from segregation to “employment first” Network with other agencies !! - we are all moving towards a common destination

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 Research/evidence says people need to:

• be connected and participating in their community,
• be in relationships (i.e. family, friends) and
• perform meaningful, valued roles and/or work in

community Transformation/Transition/Evolution work is about VISION, VALUES, LEADERSHIP and COURAGE!! Bui uilding a a Go Good Life

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Carol

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The JOURNEY:

• from segregation to inclusion
• from coverage to relationships
• from programs to individualized approaches
• from system thinking to person-centred

thinking

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• The JOURNEY will lead to:

Enriched Quality of Life

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES: (set by Board of Directors)

• ruling by Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
• adhere to agency values
• impact of ruling
• communication
• continue to receive support

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• agency to employ people with disabilities
• plan and transition one person at a time
• employment and/or community engagement
• no location to close during transition
• three year timeframe
• Q. Why are GUIDING PRINCIPLES important?

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Kevin

IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSITION PLAN: Starting point: Sheltered Workshop/Other Day Programs Employment Services

• three support areas affected at the same time

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Implemented actions by: presenting opportunities and experiences planning with people and their families “one person at a time” growing and developing support workers good managers to great leaders introducing summer employment strategy for youth

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Results to date:

• opportunities and experiences
• relationships forming
• employment in community at competitive wages
• Increased volunteer roles
• new stories being shared and successes experienced
• changing community perception

• increased self-esteem
• increased sense of pride and joy
• organization culture shift
• creativity of direct support staff
• Reduction in family member fears and increased

satisfaction with the transition – changes and process

• We see ourselves as a WORK-IN-PROGRESS!!!

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Jason

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FACTS (at start of transition – September 2014)

• Impact 97 people (ages mid-30’s to mid-70’s)
• 47 people attended sheltered workshop location
• 15 people employed at high school cafeterias
• 7 people employed at Recycling Depot;
• 28 people in unique compensation arrangements
• No person earning competitive wage!!!

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First year of transition:

• 6 people hired at Chartwell Foods
• 2 people hired at Soo Minor Baseball Association
• 3 people hired at Canadian Tire
• 6 people hired at Community Living Algoma
• 5 people hired at The Recycling Depot
• 5 people contracted to work at Ministry of Natural

Resources

• 3 summer jobs for youth – first-time initiative
• ALL JOBS NOTED ABOVE PAID COMPETITIVE WAGES!!!!

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• for people not employed or choosing not to work, all

receiving community support

• pursued volunteer roles, joined clubs
• joined recreation and fitness groups
• very active and in the community most days
• participating in a variety of activities organized by

staff or other community agencies

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Jennifer

CURRENT STATUS:

• All support worker positions realigned by Sept. 2015
• Able to address some wait-list priorities
• summer employment opportunities for 20+ youth
• 3 people employed at Chartwell Foods
• 4 people employed at Community Living Algoma
• 4 people employed at The Recycling Depot

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• 3 people employed at Canadian Tire
• 2 people employed at Sault Minor Baseball

Association

• 4 people continue with the MNR arrangement
• increased volumes of community-based supports
• increasing involvement in volunteer roles
• family member feedback has been positive
• “professional development” days
• rebuilding/redesigning employment services

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Joey

LESSONS LEARNED AND KEY MESSAGES:

• network with others
• Opportunities + Experiences = Informed Choices
• “one person at a time”
• ongoing communication with stakeholders
• impact on customer contracts – future employers?
• We are in the business of supporting people!!
• Recognize and acknowledge the past

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• transition planning with youth and their families
• training and development opportunities
• the right leaders in place
• success stories inspire others
• ongoing meetings with stakeholders
• provide opportunities for engagement
• difficult decisions will have to be made
• positive change is “infectious”

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• Set targets – measure – share results – solicit

feedback

• “what gets measured, gets done”
• Pace of change will be dictated by the people you

support

• Direct support workers requested that we slow down

the pace as we were “scaring” people; the real fear was the change process and the impact on staff

• Prepare for the journey to be bumpy at first

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Discussion with Board of Directors (what, when, how) Development of Guiding Principles Draft a Transition Plan identifying activity, timeframe, accountability Host information Sharing forums with stakeholders Identify your leader(s) for implementation of the plan Identify

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realign funding and support positions

Ongoing discussions with MCSS Program Supervisor Identify training and development

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for all stakeholders Have an open mind – the community presents many

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experiences for people

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Ongoing Communication with Stakeholders What is Your “Employment” Strategy? Pursue Employment Opportunities Plan “One Person At A Time” Start a New Chapter !! Monitor/Evaluate Impact of Change and Adjust Plan Accordingly Consult with Children Services

Have Fun!! Summer Employment for Youth

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T hank You!

‘WE ARE WIL L ING T O ASSIST WIT H YOUR T RANSIT ION” John Polic ic c hio, E xe c utive Dir e c tor (705) 253- 1700 x 3001 john_polic ic c hio@c la- algoma.or g www.c ommunitylivingalgoma.or g

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