The question is not “Which activities can they join?” but rather “How can I assist them in participating right now?” About the training Person-centred active support focuses on providing the right level of assistance to enable individuals to actively participate in meaningful activities and relationships. This approach empowers people to gain more control over their lives, build their independence, and be more included as valued members of their communities, regardless of their intellectual disabilities or additional challenges. With the appropriate support, everyone can engage in the activities around them and take more control of their lives, even if they don’t yet have all the necessary skills. The training includes: • Values in action: how people apply our organisation values into their everyday practices • Meaningful engagement and relationships • Graded assistance to actively support people
Active support training
Active support is a person-centred approach that empowers and enables people to participate in their own lives and be involved in activities they choose. It’s based on the principle that every moment presents an opportunity, and every aspect of life at home and in the community offers a chance, for engagement.
424 colleagues have completed active support training
“Martin wanted to build his independence. We developed an activity script with him to support him
to make his own cup of tea. He’s mastered this, so much so, that he no longer needs to use his activity script. He makes his own cup of tea and also makes drinks for others in the home.”
Sal, Activities Coordinator at Adswood Lodge
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