QUIZ
Now that you have reviewed all of the material in this section, click on the quiz below, download and print the quiz questions. This self- test provides an opportunity to apply what you have learned in this section. Before moving on, you should be able to answer at least four out of five questions correctly. If you are unable to do so, we recommend that you return to the section and review the material more carefully to fully understand the requirements for Support Brokers. Good Luck!


Quiz 1: Developing Circles of Support



List of video segments:
Lia Haile - What is a Circle of Support?
Tracy Martin - What is a Circle of Support?
Bob Quast - What is a Circle of Support?
Chase's Plan - Examples
Chase's Plan - Examples
Lia Haile - Advice on forming a Circle of Support
James Steed - Advice on forming a Circle of Support


List of reading assignments:
Regina DeMarasse - Circles of Support
Joan Wilson - Circle of Support
The Employment and Disabilities Institute - Building Circles of Support
Helen Henderson - Power of Life or Death
Helen Henderson - Building Circles is about Necessity, not Social Niceties



The Importance of Belonging, David Pitonyak

Dr. Pitonyak's work emphasizes the impact of loneliness and lack of connectedness with others on people with disabilities (actually, on everyone). This article is lengthy; however, as professionals in the disability service system, Support Brokers should take the time to review this simple, but profound article. Dr. Pitonyak summarizes the personal feelings that providers often experience when working with people with disabilities. How these feelings impact "the work" is important and should not to be diminished. Support Brokers who employ Dr. Pitonyak's strategies will create stronger and more dynamic Circles of Support.

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