Dignity of Risk and the Right to Habilitation

Service providers can, at times, exhibit a great deal of control over the lives of the people they support. Our role is to ensure the safety of the individuals we serve while also affording them a sense of dignity and autonomy. We will explore some of the following topics:

• Habilitation: Teaching individuals the skills to achieve as much independence as possible.

• Advantages and Disadvantages of Habilitation

• Guiding Meaningful Choices: How to support individuals in making choices that matter to them.

• Problem Solving: What do we do when we suspect that their choice might not be the best one?

  • Ensuring Safety: How can we ensure their well-being?

  • Understanding Implications: What if they don't fully grasp the potential outcomes of their decisions?

• Respecting Autonomy: Treating adults with developmental disabilities with the respect they deserve, rather than as children.

This event will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 12 - 2 pm PT / 1 - 3 pm MT