Believe in People exists to support the development of individuals and families to ensure decision-making and control remain as close to the person with a disability as possible.
Believe in People promotes the One Person at a Time framework.
One person at a Time includes:
- Meeting the person “where they are at”
- Knowing the person (Gifts, Abilities, Interests, Needs & Strengths – GAINS)
- Keeping decision-making close to the person
- Visioning
- Planning – intentionally, strategically, thoroughly and thoughtfully
- Promoting high expectations
Believe in People aims to provide information and practical assistance; training and encouragement; inspiration and guidance for:
- people with a disability, their families and allies,
- workers and services
- the wider community.
Believe in People aims to provide opportunities to share ideas and to work creatively and collaboratively in the best interests of the person seeking assistance.
[Logo generously donated by the artist Rob Ryan]