Kindale
01 Feb 2011 2 Comments
Pat had the nice opportunity to meet with staff from Kindale once again during her travels. Kindale is in the process of thinking about organizational change from group living and paid housemate support to that of life sharing. They asked Pat to talk a bit about OCL and the transition it made and then we did a brainstorming session to think out answers to many questions that they had. It is always tough when a change happens and there are always people who want the change and others who do not. The struggle is real. What is important is what the person who is paying for support wants and what we can do to make it happen. Many times it is the people we support that teach us the answers and paves the way for others to see what is possible.
Kindale is fortunate in that in British Columbia there are several other societies that have begun a transition. Of ones Pat knows about are Spectrum directed by Ernie, Susan and Aaron; NOCLS directed by Garry and two Kamloops Societies, one directed by Gail and the other by Bob. They all have the great potential of teaming up together to learn from one another as they all work towards true inclusion of the people who come to them for support.
Feb 01, 2011 @ 04:42:53
we’ve had the pleasure of meeting these folks very briefly through Michael a year or so ago, but it would be good to get everyone together and talk as smaller group about how we might share resources – that’s a great idea! just published our newsletter with a bit about our day with you: http://101friends.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/pat-fratangelo-and-onondaga-community-living/
Feb 01, 2011 @ 19:03:06
Hi Aaron – I think it is a great idea to get together as part of a smaller group. The idea of sharing knowledge and resources is a sound one. Such a great direction, so much to do. I will give you a call sometime soon.