Kathie Snow, parent and advocate, confronts the inconsistency with which professionals and
families often view life issues for people with disabilities. She
advocates for people with disabilities to receive the same level
of concern and consideration that the typical public receives. Pay close attention to the
"Best Hopes/Worst Fears exercise". This type of activity can assist Support Brokers to address fears that place
limits on people with disabilities.
Consider how you might use the "Best Hopes/Worst Fears" strategy to help members of a Circle of Support to understand each other better. In the previous two sections, we discussed the need to respect and honor the dreams of the person with a disability. It is also necessary to respect the concerns and fears that team members may experience during the planning and implementation process. However, in being respectful of every team members' fears, take care not to diminish the needs and desires of the person with a disability.
Kristyn
Herbert
People, regardless of disability, have the right to take risks. How would you have responded to Kristyn's desire to go skydiving? Will you be open to your employers' dreams?
Kristyn's own words are: “People have the right to take risks that would benefit them in life without it being harmful. Even though I have CP (Cerebral Palsy), I don’t act like I have CP; I can do anything I set my mind to. I went skydiving for my 26th birthday. People told me I was crazy, but I did it anyway.”
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