Type of Service
Type of Service: DSP accompanies the participant to the local art museum.
TRUE OR FALSE: Academic counseling is considered a type of SLS support.
FALSE
What does the acronym SLS stand for?
Supported Living Services
Emil needs help balancing his school work, social life, and chores at home. The DSP recommended creating a goblin account, which is a helpful resource to break down tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. What service (campus, community, SLS) can benefit the most from this resource?
SLS, Campus, and Community (All three can types of support may benefit from using this type of resource!)
Type of Service: Assisting the participant with finding the Disability Resource Office on campus.
Campus Support
TRUE OR FALSE: SLS is designed for participants who want to live dependently with their conservators or parents?
FALSE (goal is independence)
What is a DSP?
Direct Support Professional
What community resources can support a participant with accessing transportation to and from university or community outings?
Access, Uber/Lyft, Public Transportation
Type of Service: Assistance with daily living such as personal care and meal preparation.
SLS
TRUE OR FALSE: Emil is receiving in-class support and is asking his DSP to email the professor for him. Is this a reasonable request? True or False
FALSE (the staff cannot write the email for him however, the participant may receive support with writing the email)
What are campus services?
Includes in-person support on college campuses and academic support to assist the participant in achieving their academic goals.
What campus resources can a participant access when they are having trouble with their classes?
Tutoring, Professor's office hours, Canvas Group Chats
Type of Service: Participant requesting support with scheduling access rides to and from school.
Community, Campus, SLS
TRUE OR FALSE: Emil may receive support with applying to SNAP even though he is only receiving Academic Support?
TRUE (services may overlap: not black and white)
What are community services?
Supporting the participant when they are out in the community. This includes providing in-person support at their internship and volunteer placements and with community partners. It also includes participation in community outings designed to spark passion and bolster independence.
Type of Service: Assisting participants with applying for SNAP.
SLS, Campus, Community
TRUE or FALSE: Community, Campus and SLS services can overlap.
TRUE
What are supportive living services?
A broad range of services to adults with developmental disabilities who, through the Individual Program Plan (IPP) process, choose to live in homes or apartments they themselves lease or occupy in the community.