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Victoria Transition Group ---Summary Meeting Notes
November 5, 2009
Arlene Zuckernick
Next Meeting: Thursday, January, 7,2009, 7-9 pm
Community Living Victoria (Lunch Room), Cedar Hill Cross Road
RSVP by December 18,2009 [email protected] Families and selfadvocates who were unable to attend the first meeting are
encouraged to join us. Agenda to follow at later date.
The following is a summary of some of the discussion and decisions and
thoughts of the group at the November 5 meeting. It should not be considered
as minutes of the meeting.
Goals for Group
Originally proposed goals
We are committed to:
5 Exploring best practices and innovation for services (employment, true
community inclusion, self-direction, individualized funding, education and
housing options) for young adults - 16 years to 25ish in the Greater Victoria area.
5 Putting some energy into making best practices happen where they don’t exist in
our region
5 Working on communicating our collective viewpoint to decision-makers
5 Sharing ideas, and resources of common interest
There was agreement with these goals. Additional one to be added:
5 Identify key gaps in system and services and work to fill
Ideas Introduced for further discussion and exploration
(Note: Not in any specific order)
Issues of Family Governance and portability of funding – possibilities for pilots, models
and innovation funds; Creative use of funding opportunities
Family Governance—
--exploring pooling resources,
--access innovation funds
--meaningful activities during the day time
Work towards a seamless transition
- not having to reapply or apply for supports just because 19 years or when
school finished—the needs don’t change overnight
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extend At Home Program exemption to complete Income Assistance
Application
Simplify the paper process
Consider Room-mate registry
Inclusive peer group—make connections (eg VOCYL (Victoria Opportunities for
Community Youth Leadership)
Look at Employment, entrepreneurship, creative employment opportunities
Tap into families’ strengths and experiment
Transform transition to an exciting, not terrifying experience.
Tell our stories and sharing with community at large
Health care support for adults and when we are no longer here
Setting the foundation to ensure longevity
Wellness approaches
Quality and accountability issues need to be looked at
Start Transition earlier (ages 12-13), look at models that work and don’t reinvent the
wheel
Vocational training during school years
Data collection and tracking
Guaranteed funding at end of high school
Using resources better—building community capacity
What are the gaps and problems
Complexity of the system
Lack of coordinated planning
Day wasting activities instead of useful
Social isolation
Lack of opportunities to learn from those who have gone ahead—need to learn
from the experts
What are parent’s rights, entitlements – legal and political—
Child as minor and then as adult.
Lack of effective case management in transition—support the broker model
Lack of support for working parents after daytime
Ideas for next meetings
Discussion re “what does best practices mean”? Engage in a reflective discussion
working towards a common understanding.
“Primer” on how to proceed with Main Transition Planning 16-19 year olds
Leave some time for socializing with each other at end of evening
What do you hope for yourself or your loved one in 5
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happy, daily structure, friends, a living arrangement? safe, collaborative, shared housing … somehow “Planned Transition” possibility – with CLBC support, ie. money and resources to make it happen Acceptance in the community Independence and employment Some kind of structure to day/leisure Safe adult living arrangements Employment, Independent living Rewarding employment, Independent living arrangements, drivers license Independence, Peaceful & joyful life for her Community involvement and support/volunteer, Lively day program Independence, not group home, university, a job, travel Work, friends, safety, comfort, love “That she will be talking with her peers about what she wants to be when she grows up” In 5 years we will be happy with the activities and community our then adult son is involved with Able to help families in SD62 go through transition with confidence and dignity A meaningful life with work, friends, safety Placed with a family or caregiver – have a job and someone who really cares to be living independently (away from mom and dad but close), job too For my son to have a group of peers he’s chosen Supported job and/or fulfilling volunteer work Social time/peer interaction For my son to be part of the community To go to Disneyland on a holiday, both my sons to have more friends We would like our son to settled in a loving group home. Initial Communications Strategy
Work a lot by email and small groups bet mtg
Keep in touch with Community Council
Ben D to set up Yahoo protected group and website
Check out Tyze by PLAN for the group
Summarize Report Volunteers (one pagers)
Liz S, Wendy S, Joan O’L and Ben D
Speakers Series Volunteers
Michael Hayes, Catriona, Bev K, Jessica H
Other Items
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Decide if meet monthly or every other month first Thursday of month
Potential for some funding support for speakers etc
Provide feedback to Nursing Resource Guide
Get other school districts involved as well as private schools.
Arlene Z to act as volunteer coordinator and Catriona and Arlene to chair