My Home My Way - Wangaratta

What is this workshop about?

Home is a vital part of our lives. It not only provides us with security, privacy, comfort and control but it reflects our identity, our adulthood and our deep sense of who we are and how we connect and belong in our neighbourhood. Yet for many people, particularly with intellectual disability and autism, home is designed by others with little control over the decisions that most people take for granted. In this webinar series, through the journey of others, we will explore individualised and innovative ways that people with a disability have created their own home, while getting the support they need.

In this practical and down to earth workshop, we will explore some of the essential elements of individualised, supported living, a range of home options and creative supports, including Homeshare..

Topics covered in this workshop:

• What does it really mean to have your own home and is it possible?
• Creating and holding a personalised vision for home,
• First steps to consider when creating a home of your own that’s unique to you,
• Living in your own home and settling in,
• A range of home options and creative supports,
• Exploring neighbourhood.
• Addressing barriers and challenges.
• Setting up for long term safety and success, and
• Stories about people living in their own home with a range of supports.

Who is this workshop for:

This workshop will be relevant to those supporting people with developmental disabilities. It will be of particular interest to families and advocates as they think through how their son or daughter might move into, and thrive in a home they can call their own.

Feedback from Previous Participants

Transformational. Real life stories. It’s possible for our son to have a “normal” good living
arrangement in the future. Enlightening and fantastic – I look forward to taking the information back to others.  Inspiring, refreshing and wonderful. Changed my mindset about planning for my daughter’s future.  It’s a progressive thinking and empowering way of action. Motivating. Thought provoking. Just excellent.  It’s all possible. Creativity. Informative in an area I have not had the opportunity to explore.