Independent Facilitation is an ongoing process that supports an individual with a disability to develop a vision for their future and to take the steps necessary to work towards their dreams. 

Facilitation involves a trained Facilitator working alongside a Person/Family over time.  It involves expanding personal networks, planning and connecting people in community.

What does the Person/Family do?

Personal planning is the natural process of making decisions about your future. 

• Come with an open mind
• Be prepared to think differently You plan so that you influence and control your future
• Plan so that you achieve the security in your life that you feel is important
• Be comfortable with exploring your goals in the context of community
• Plan so that you understand where you want to go, how you want to get there and identify who can help
• Identify resources you already have and those you might need, and identify where there are gaps
• Be prepared to bring the important people in your life together and consider who else might be involved
• Communicate openly with your Facilitator
• Inform your Facilitator of any changes in your life
• Capture your ideas, hopes and dreams with the help of your Facilitator who will support you in creating an action plan as you strive towards achieving your goals
• Be ready to get started! If your family is in a crisis situtation, this is not a time to get started with facilitation. 

What does the Facilitator do?

• Listen deeply to what an individual feels is important now and for the future
• Assist the person’s voice to be heard by others
• Guide the planning process at the pace that is right for the person and their friends and/or family
• Assist people and their support networks to be good at planning and decision making
• Provide written plans that make sense to the person
• Help the person develop relationships and build a strong network of friends and/or family
• See the person, along with their friends and/or family (their support network), as the decision-makers
• Explore people and places to help the person build a life in their neighbourhood and community
• Connect people with those community places that are most meaningful to them
• Help move ideas into action and develop action plans of what is needed
• Assist the community to respond to people and their plans
• Help the person and their support network review how things are going
  

10-WEEK VIRTUAL PROGRAM

• Plan and create your housing vision for the future 

• Explore various individualized housing & support models

• Learn about ways you can maximize financial resources

• Discover strategies to reduce support costs

• Identify goals and tasks to begin implementing your plan

SERIES INCLUDES:

Group learning sessions and individual support of a Planning Facilitator

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Dedicated time with your Planning Facilitator between learning sessions to support your planning process

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Individual consultation with Housing Specialist Kelly Casey to optimize your plan

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Preparation of your individualized housing plan complete with a budget

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Meet with and learn from other families interested in individualized housing

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Cost for the series is $1600 (HST included) and is an eligible expense for Passport Funding.

To learn more about the program and upcoming session dates please contact Natalie Jones with any questions at njones@p4p.ca.
In addition, we offer orientation sessions where people can learn more about what the workshop will offer. 

Register for one of the following dates:

November 27th at 7pm/EST - register here

December 3rd at 12pm/EST - register here
If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for the Winter 2025 session please complete this FORM.