The National Federation of Voluntary Bodies held an Immersion event entitled Towards having a Good Life from 22nd to 26th April, 2013. Twenty-five organisations participated in this ground breaking event which aimed to support the effective implementation of the new policy direction as set by Government and the HSE towards beneficial individualised supports. It was led by international experts, whilst focusing on the experiences of Irish organisations that have developed individualised supports. The international team comprised John O’Brien, Michael Kendrick, Hope Leet Dittmeier, Pat Fratangelo, Janet Klees, David Pitonyak, and Patti Scott.
Presentations from the event are now available to download:
Open hearts - Open minds - Mr. John O Brien
Towards having a good life – Mr. John O’ Brien
Seeing ourselves as social inventors – Mr. John O’ Brien
The Challenge for Irish Service Practice given Irish & International Policy on Personalised Service – Michael Kendrick
Successful Change – Mr. Michael Kendrick
Key Initial Decisions That Agencies May Have To Make If They Are To Realistically Individualize Supports – Mr. Michael Kendrick
Discovery of the person – Ms. Hope Leet Dittmeier
Including those often excluded - Mr. David Pitonyak
Building a context for relationship - Ms. Janet Klees
Good ordinary lives that work - Ms. Janet Klees
Building Relationships - Ms. Pat Fratangelo
Investing in a future worth creating - Ms. Patti Scott
Re-imagining Personhood and Public Policy - the philosophy behind the UN Disability Convention – Prof. Gerard Quinn, NUI Galway
Why families want change - Ms. Avril Webster, Parent
Building Bridges to Inclusion - Mr Adrian Noonan, Seasamh
I choose not to place 'dis' in my ability - Mr. Brian Hayes, Seasamh
Value for Money & Policy Review of Disability Services in Ireland - Ms. Ann McGrane, Department of Health
Disability Policy in Ireland, Ms. Cate Hartigan, HSE
Moving from Contemplation to Implementation - Mr. Brendan Broderick,
Home is where the heart is - Ms. Marie Beades and Mr. Sean Bohan, Muiriosa Foundation
Cost comparison of Person-Centered Wing and Traditional Group-based supports – Mr. Brendan Broderick, Muiriosa
An Organisation Learning and Developing through the Lives of People it Supports – Mr. Bernard O’ Regan, Ms. Sandra Flaherty, Ms. Ann Nally & Colin Kelly Western Care
Family Leadership Development in Ireland - Ms Claire Murphy, Leap
Family Leadership - It’s our tent – Mr. Willie Walsh
It’s our tent - Text version – Mr. Willie Walsh
Home thoughts from abroad - Ms. Rachel Cassin, Leap
Assessing Need & Resource Allocation – Ms. Eithne Fitzgerald, NDA
Independent Support Brokerage – The Challenges of a New Approach - Mr. Bob McCormack, Dara Services
If you would like more information on Immersion please down load the following documents:
Other resource material will be available for download shortly.