A growing type of service for those that are able to be extremely independent is the service of Self-Direction. Steve Fleisher is an amazing member of the disabled community that is a voice for the Self-Direction model.  Chris and Bradley explore the world of Self-Direction and how it compares to a group home setting. Timestamps:00:00 – Show Opening01:33 – Steve Introduction02:22 – What is Self-Direction02:48 – What makes Self-Direction so desired03:32 – How is Steve Self-Directed04:02 – Is Self-Direction the Best? 04:34 – Challenges with Self-Direction05:52 – Life Before Self-Direction06:51 – Struggles in group home for Steve07:51 – Finding staff for Steve 09:49 – Streamline Process for Staff with Michelle Flood10:06 – How do staff assist in Self-Direction11:28 – Self-Direction allows for employment opportunities13:55 – Steve and SANYS14:29 – How involved are Steve’s parents15:04 – Support Director Roles15:44 – Expanding on Self-Direction Challenges17:25 – Steve, Sports and Fun19:54 – Mom and Self-Direction21:17 –Self-Direction Recommendations22:00 – Chris brings us home22:38 – Steve’s final thoughtsTo learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more. 

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