Community-based Support
It is a mistake to think one agency, person or professional should be the monopoly provider of support to disabled people; instead a Community-Based Support system opens up all options and puts the emphasis on making it easier for people to do more for themselves.
Support should begin with ensuring people have information and are connected to family, friends and other people who have similar experiences and expertise. Professional support can come from community organisations, service providers or social workers. Currently it seems that the reality is a long way form the ideal:
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