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Creating a Self-Sustaining Model for Disability Support Services

Discussion started by Adam Rangihana 10 months ago

 

Proposal: Creating a Self-Sustaining Model for Disability Support Services

 

Introduction:

Disability support services are essential for ensuring that people with disabilities are able to live independent and fulfilling lives. However, funding for disability support services is often limited and subject to budget cuts and competing priorities.

This proposal outlines a plan to create a largely self-sustaining model for disability support services that also addresses intergenerational poverty.

 

Objective:

The objective of this proposal is to create a sustainable funding model for disability support services that will be largely self-sustaining and reduce the burden on government funding. The model will also aim to address intergenerational poverty by providing opportunities for family members to receive training and employment in the disability support industry.

 

Proposed Solution:

The proposed solution is to create a social enterprise that provides disability support services to clients in the community. The enterprise will be structured as a cooperative, owned and operated by the workers who provide the services. Clients will pay for the services they receive, with fees based on a sliding scale according to their ability to pay. To ensure the quality of the services provided, all workers will be required to undergo training and certification in disability support services. Family members of people with disabilities will be given priority for training and employment in the enterprise, with a pathway to certification and employment in the wider disability support industry. To support the sustainability of the enterprise, the cooperative will also seek to generate revenue from other sources, such as the sale of disability support equipment and supplies, and by providing training and consultancy services to other disability support organizations.

 

Impact:

This model has the potential to have a significant impact on disability support services and intergenerational poverty. By providing a sustainable source of funding for disability support services, it can reduce the burden on government funding and increase the availability of services to people with disabilities. The model also provides opportunities for family members to receive training and employment in the disability support industry, which can help to break the cycle of poverty and provide a pathway to greater economic security.

 

Conclusion:

In conclusion, this proposal outlines a plan to create a sustainable funding model for disability support services that also addresses intergenerational poverty. By creating a social enterprise that is owned and operated by the workers who provide the services, and by generating revenue from other sources, it is possible to create a largely self-sustaining model that reduces the burden on government funding and provides greater opportunities for people with disabilities and their families.

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