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Jenna realised that a career in learning disabilities was for her after work experience in a school for children with special needs. "I loved working with the children and seeing the difference the staff made to their lives. "After a period of travelling I returned to the UK and began working at a care home for the elderly. This experience made me realise how suited I was to working in the care industry and how much I enjoyed it. A nurse at the home advised me to look into learning disability nursing after talking to her about my experience of working with children with learning disabilties. "A typical day starts with organising my workload. I need to know who I am seeing and what therapeutic work I will be doing that day. Much of the rest of my day will be spent seeing people with learning disabilities and their carers. Unfortunately, some of the people I see don’t have anyone to help them, and may need additional support from myself and other services. "My work with service users is wide-ranging. One minute, I can be therapeutically supporting them with anger issues or planning approaches to challenging behaviour, and the next I'm looking at helping them manage their own physical health. "There is no better feeling in my job than seeing the improvement to the individual's quality of life from the point of referral to discharge. I love knowing that I am empowering them to be part of the wider community while ensuring their health needs are met. "Sometimes the administrative side of my job is a challenge but I know it's crucial, not only for the benefit of our service users but to develop our service. We do a lot of work with outside agencies, such as the police, to help them better understand the needs of people with learning disabilities. "Learning disability nursing is a great career. I really love my job. In fact, my top tip is if you don’t love it, you shouldn’t do it. That is why it is really important to do some volunteering or get some work experience in a learning disability service before making the decision that it is the career for you." Find out more about learning disability nursing. Visit https://lnkd.in/e7sMJwb2 #LearningDisabilityWeek

If you haven't had a chance yet, please check out this important article, led by medical student Lydia Smeltz. Challenging us to reach beyond the concept of competence--which we can never fully have--and to strive for consciousness and humility... Every health professions educator and trainee needs to awaken disability consciousness to improve healthcare access and outcomes. We MUST elevate this in our training programs. "Disability competence introduced the notion of disability as an identity, similar to race, while a disability conscious curriculum leverages disability justice principles to help reframe trainees’ perspectives and cultivate openness in clinical reasoning. Specifically, disability consciousness utilizes disability studies to raise awareness of the historical violence and injustices against the disabled community and “more fully promote the respect, beneficence, and justice that patients deserve.” Disability consciousness adds an appreciation of the disability community’s broader lived experiences and can be conceptualized as a framework to interrogate the multiple ableist systems at play, thus leaving the learner better positioned to consciously employ a patient-centered approach (see Figure)." #DocsWithDisabilities #HPE #MedEd https://lnkd.in/eUyyT2u6

TIDBIT TUESDAY A Comparison of the Definition of a Life Care Plan: The Impact on Life Care Planners BY - Cloie B. Johnson, John R. Cary, and Evelyn Robert JLCP Excerpt Vol 20 No 3 Life care plans are based on a proper medical, psychological, case management, and/or rehabilitation foundation for the purposes of coordinating future care needs (Deutsch & Sawyer, 1985; Johnson et al., 2009; Weed & Riddick, 1992; Zasler, 1994). The earliest published definition of life care planning from Deutsch and Raffa (1982) as cited by Deutsch and Sawyer (1985) is, A consistent methodology for analyzing all of the needs dictated by the onset of a catastrophic disability through to the end of life expectancy. Consistency means that the methods of analysis remain the same from case to case and does not mean that the same services are provided to like disabilities. Foundational elements for the coordination of care and what has evolved to become the specialty practice of life care planning are also grounded in several pieces of legislation dating back at least to the 1917 Smith-Hughes Act. The Smith-Hughes Act paved the way for the physical and vocational rehabilitation of disabled soldiers (Field, 2017; Gamez et al., 2017; Johnson & Weed, 2013; McGowan & Porter, 1967). Major legislation continued well into the 1960s and 1970s with disability rights advancements ushering in new emphasis on rehabilitation services for all people with disabilities (Field, 2017; Gamez et al., 2017; Weed & Field, 2001). As stated in the Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners (International Academy of Life Care Planners, 2015) individualized plans of care and rehabilitation have always been utilized by rehabilitation professionals, nurses, and physicians, consistent with their clinical practices, which have long been considered an integral part of the medical and rehabilitation process. #nurse #ot #pt #doctors #Legalnurseconsultant #Casemanagement

“Every step forward is a victory. Every effort counts. Remember, your disability is not a measure of your strength. Your will to succeed is. Keep trying, keep believing.” In the face of adversity, we rise. We embrace our challenges, not as limitations, but as catalysts for growth and transformation. Our disabilities do not define us; our resilience does. We keep trying, and we keep believing because our will to succeed is stronger than any obstacle. 💪🌈 We provide a range of disability services ⬇️ 🛀 Household Tasks 🧑🤝🧑Group/ Person-Centered Based Activities 🧑⚕️Community Nursing 🚗 Transportation 👨🦼 Assisting with Personal Activities 🌐 Visit our website for more information: https://smpl.is/91oks To learn more about Our Services or the Vacancies Available, Contact us today to see how we can help you! 📲 0433 055 511 Keywords- Disability support services, Community Nursing, Assistance with daily care, Community Participation, Core Support, AbledCareSupport

Access to suitable housing is a fundamental right for everyone, including those with disabilities. NPR's recent article highlights the challenges a teen with disabilities faced in accessing appropriate homebased care. It's a stark reminder of the urgent need to expand accessible housing options everywhere. But it's not just about housing; we must also ensure available and proper at-home care for individuals with disabilities. By prioritizing inclusive design, accommodations, and accessible care services, we can create environments that empower individuals to live independently and thrive. Let's champion the cause of accessible housing and comprehensive care, breaking down barriers and building communities where everyone, regardless of ability, can fully participate and contribute. Together, we can make a difference. #CommunityHousingNetwork #AccessibleHousing #InclusiveCare #DisabilityRights

TIDBIT TUESDAY A Comparison of the Definition of a Life Care Plan: The Impact on Life Care Planners BY - Cloie B. Johnson, John R. Cary, and Evelyn Robert JLCP Excerpt Vol 20 No 3 Life care plans are based on a proper medical, psychological, case management, and/or rehabilitation foundation for the purposes of coordinating future care needs (Deutsch & Sawyer, 1985; Johnson et al., 2009; Weed & Riddick, 1992; Zasler, 1994). The earliest published definition of life care planning from Deutsch and Raffa (1982) as cited by Deutsch and Sawyer (1985) is, A consistent methodology for analyzing all of the needs dictated by the onset of a catastrophic disability through to the end of life expectancy. Consistency means that the methods of analysis remain the same from case to case and does not mean that the same services are provided to like disabilities. Foundational elements for the coordination of care and what has evolved to become the specialty practice of life care planning are also grounded in several pieces of legislation dating back at least to the 1917 Smith-Hughes Act. The Smith-Hughes Act paved the way for the physical and vocational rehabilitation of disabled soldiers (Field, 2017; Gamez et al., 2017; Johnson & Weed, 2013; McGowan & Porter, 1967). Major legislation continued well into the 1960s and 1970s with disability rights advancements ushering in new emphasis on rehabilitation services for all people with disabilities (Field, 2017; Gamez et al., 2017; Weed & Field, 2001). As stated in the Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners (International Academy of Life Care Planners, 2015) individualized plans of care and rehabilitation have always been utilized by rehabilitation professionals, nurses, and physicians, consistent with their clinical practices, which have long been considered an integral part of the medical and rehabilitation process. #nurse #ot #pt #doctors #Legalnurseconsultant #Casemanagement

TIDBIT TUESDAY A Comparison of the Definition of a Life Care Plan: The Impact on Life Care Planners BY - Cloie B. Johnson, John R. Cary, and Evelyn Robert JLCP Excerpt Vol 20 No 3 Life care plans are based on a proper medical, psychological, case management, and/or rehabilitation foundation for the purposes of coordinating future care needs (Deutsch & Sawyer, 1985; Johnson et al., 2009; Weed & Riddick, 1992; Zasler, 1994). The earliest published definition of life care planning from Deutsch and Raffa (1982) as cited by Deutsch and Sawyer (1985) is, A consistent methodology for analyzing all of the needs dictated by the onset of a catastrophic disability through to the end of life expectancy. Consistency means that the methods of analysis remain the same from case to case and does not mean that the same services are provided to like disabilities. Foundational elements for the coordination of care and what has evolved to become the specialty practice of life care planning are also grounded in several pieces of legislation dating back at least to the 1917 Smith-Hughes Act. The Smith-Hughes Act paved the way for the physical and vocational rehabilitation of disabled soldiers (Field, 2017; Gamez et al., 2017; Johnson & Weed, 2013; McGowan & Porter, 1967). Major legislation continued well into the 1960s and 1970s with disability rights advancements ushering in new emphasis on rehabilitation services for all people with disabilities (Field, 2017; Gamez et al., 2017; Weed & Field, 2001). As stated in the Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners (International Academy of Life Care Planners, 2015) individualized plans of care and rehabilitation have always been utilized by rehabilitation professionals, nurses, and physicians, consistent with their clinical practices, which have long been considered an integral part of the medical and rehabilitation process. #nurse #ot #pt #doctors #Legalnurseconsultant #Casemanagement

Amid Shortage Of DSPs, Disability Advocates Push For Nationwide Head Count Source: Disability Scoop The federal government is weighing whether to start tracking the number of DSPs, a move advocates call a critical first step in easing the nation's dire shortage of workers caring for people with IDD. The post Amid Shortage Of DSPs, Disability Advocates Push For Nationwide Head Count appeared first on Disability Scoop. https://lnkd.in/gaUGgJ2p

#CollegeAccommodationWeek Day 3 To some folks, college disability accommodations may be shrouded in mystery. In this post, college disability services directors shed some light on what they approve or don't, what they do when they say no, and more. https://bit.ly/LDBlog112x  #DisabilityAccess #CollegeAccommodations #ADHDparent #DyslexiaParent #LearningDisabilities #IEP #SpecialEducation #schoolpsychology

As a leader in disability services, it’s never difficult to see the good in people. Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) embody what the world needs more of—individuals who think of and support others selflessly. Their incredible work often goes unnoticed because they work nights, weekends, and holidays, showing their compassion and commitment when only the person receiving support is there to witness it. DSPs wear many hats: they are teachers, counselors, chefs, medication managers, mood-enhancers, and house coordinators, all rolled into one. Today, The Arc Jacksonville recognized a few outstanding DSPs who work in our community homes. Here’s what they had to say about their surprise recognition: • Agent of Change: “I love to help people. By helping others in their daily lives, I know I am in the right place.” • Rookie of the Year: “I just come in and give it all I have.” • Compassion Award: “You have to love what you do and give your residents your all!” • Person Centered Award: “I have worked here for 13 years and love each resident. I came to America to be rich, and my friend reminded me it wasn’t about the money. What I do is so important and makes me happy.” DSPs are unseen heroes in our community and the heart of disability services and I am so fortunate to get to work with and learn from them everyday. ❤️. #DisabilityServices #DirectSupportProfessionals #CommunityHeroes #Compassion #Dedication