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INDIVIDUALIZED QUALITY OF LIFE PROJECT (IQOL)
A demonstration project based on principles of person directed planning and individualized funding
Family Service Association of TorontoFamily Service Association of Toronto
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Duration:
Funder:
Hosting Agency:
Evaluator:
3 years (Sept’97-Sep’00)
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Toronto Region
Family Service Association of Toronto
The Roeher Institute
Participants
Children and adults with intellectual disabilities
Project Participants
45 Families with children from 0-6
52 Young adults (age 18 and up) who have left school and are in transition to work, continued education or other community activities
54 Adults who are living at home with parents over age 65
Accountability
Ministry of Community and Social Services of Ontario
Toronto Region
Family Service Association of Toronto
Project Participants
Community Advisory
Committee
IQOL Project Values
Individual focus
Self determination
Dignity, respect, and personal choice
Community inclusion and participation
Components of the Project
Infrastructure Supports for Individuals and Families
Budget Support and Monitoring
Mechanism for Funding
Infrastructure Supports for Individuals and Families
Provide information
Facilitate person directed planning
Support plan implementation
Build circles of support
Facilitate community inclusion
Flexibility of the Process
Flexible process that allows different timeframes for different individuals and families
Role of facilitator as catalyst, “focusser”, someone who can help clarify and who is accountable to the person/family
Mechanism for Funding
Funding approval based on clear guidelines
Flexibility for reviews and changes in budgets to meet emerging needs
Clearly established appeal process
Funding Process
Person directed plan
Person with family/friends
(with support of facilitator)
Budget
Funding Approval
(FSA)
Funding Approval
Balancing
Person’s needs
with
Equitable use of limited money
Budget Supports and Monitoring
Payroll and administrative supports
Ongoing financial reporting to recipient
Financial reporting
Family Service Association of TorontoFamily Service Association of Toronto
Effectiveness
More control over supports
Portability of dollarsProcess builds capacity to choose/hire own
supports
Process that enhances creativity
Capacity to respond to gaps/emergencies
Maximizing non-paid supports
Evaluation
Findings point out to successful outcomes in four inter-related aspects of self-determination: A vision for the future
Choice and control in decision making Recognition and value in personal
relationships
Personal development
Evaluation Findings
Several factors underlie the outcomes. All appear as necessary conditions for
successful outcomes: Individualization of funding Independent planning support Support circles development Capacity to make decisions about support
arrangements Facilitating use of generic resources