Project STIR

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Project STIR

• Welcome!
• April 10, 2006

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Project STIR (Steps Toward Independenceand
Responsibility)

• Clinical Center for the Study of
• Development and Learning
• UNC - Chapel Hill

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Who we areTeam of trainers with and without
disabilities

• Robyn Dorton
• Wilson Finks
• Deb Zuver

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Project STIR Goals

• 1 To empower people
• as self-advocates.
• 2 To provide tools for making
• choices.
• 3 To offer support and resources.

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Self-Advocacy is...

• Speaking up for what you need.
• Knowing your rights and
• responsibilities.

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Project STIR

• Content Areas
• Knowing Yourself
• Communicating
• Problem Solving
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Self-Advocacy Self-Determination
• Building a Strong Self-Advocacy Group
• Being Part of the Community

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Why We Are Here

• Review strategies for strengthening relationships
  between people with disabilities and their staff
• Scenes
• Handouts
• Discussion

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SCENE Amys Office

• WHO
• Bob-person with disability Wilson
• Amber-Bobs mom Robyn
• Amy-Bobs Case Manager Deb
• WHAT
• Bob wants to move.

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Small Consultant Groups

• Identify the most significant issue for Amy in
  her interaction with Bob.
• Decide on 2 key suggestions for Amy to improve
  her interaction with Bob.
• (See Useful Tips handout)

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Large Group Discussion

• Review group suggestions
• Try different options

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Tips for Amy

• Remember Bob is an adult.
• Speak directly make eye contact.
• Get Bobs permission to assist with the issue
  (along with mom).
• Allow extra time.
• Let Bob ask questions listen for clues to other
  concerns.
• Consider what Bobs behavior communicates.

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Problem Solving Steps

• Step 1 Relax (Deep Breath)
• Step 2 Say Something Positive
• Step 3 Identify the Problem
• Step 4 Think of Solutions
• Step 5 Just Do It!

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Problem Solving Steps
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Scene American Idol/NBA

• WHO - Tom (Wilson)
• Ashley (Robyn)
• WHERE - At Home
• WHAT - Disagree about TV show to
  watch

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Problem Solving Steps

• Small groups Brainstorm solutions
• (2 minutes!)
• Large group Try some options

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Problem Solving Steps

• How do the problem solving steps help?
• They help us be aware of our feelings and take
  the time to make good decisions for ourselves AND
  the group.

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Large Group Discussion

• Review group suggestions
• Try different options

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Troubleshooter!

• Small groups Take 3 minutes
• 1) Think of a challenging situation or
  individual.
• 2) Write as Who/What/Where scenario on your index
  card.

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Troubleshooter SCENARIO

• WHO _______, Case Manager
• _______, Individual
• WHAT
• WHERE

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Troubleshooter Consultant Groups

• Identify the most significant issue for the case
  manager in his/her interaction with the
  individual.
• Decide on 2 key suggestions for the case manager
  to improve her interaction with the individual.
• (See Useful Tips handout)

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