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Community Drive, Inc. is a knowledge-based practice dedicated to building support circles with individuals, families and agencies. This can include training, curriculum development, presentations, facilitation and consultation.The purpose of Community Drive, Inc. is to honor and build connections through respect, reciprocity and relationships.Drawing courtesy of Jackie Finnsite created by Girl Friday ServicesAbout UsAbout UsPat CarverTestimonialsServicesOur ServicesFacilitationConsultationEducationWorkshopsCourses and Training

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Self-Determination

The Drive Home - A Place of My Own

Put in Motion Person Directed Plann

Rules of the Road

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

From the Dark Side of the Road

The Roundabouts of Living

Get This Show on the Road

Community Connections Roadmap

Brothers and Sisters

No Need to Travel Alone

Independent Facilitation

How It WorksHow It WorksFrom beginning to end, our training uses drive and creativity to provide story-based and experimental learning with real-life applications. Our participants learn by active participation and energetic interactive training -- all focused and fun! All of our workshops are customized to ensure the training meets the needs of the audience. If you don't see exactly what you want, we would be happy to set up a consultation to see how we can help you.Self-DeterminationThe Drive to Direct - Self-DeterminationLearning ObjectivesHave an increased knowledge of the history and original premise of the self-determination movement for people with developmental disabilities.Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and basic tools of self-determination and their importance.Explore the necessary critical elements of a self-determination based system.Demonstrate planning skills and identify options involved in implementing, and thus controlling, the use of public dollars. The Drive Home - A Place of My OwnThe Drive Home - A Place of My OwnLearning ObjectivesClarify the significance of having one's own place to call home and controlling what happens there.Understanding the importance of why paid support people should not have financial interest or ownership in the home.Recognize that control over one's own home means having control over people who provide support and/or service.Identify options in housing, support arrangements and the financial implications of living in one's own place.Put in Motion Person Directed PlannPut in Motion - Person Directed PlanLearning ObjectivesLearn how to identify the interests, gifts, and contributions the individuals give voice and sound to their dreams and plans.Distinguish the difference between program planning and person-centered planning.Practice strategies of envisioning vast possibilities with people.Gain techniques for planning and review current, established methods of person-centered planning.Identify differences in being centered and being in control.Rules of the RoadRules of the Road - Tools of Self-DeterminationLearning ObjectivesIdentify the essential tools of self-determination and their individual and interrelated meanings for persons with disabilities.Understand the importance of system change requirements and the variety of potential solutions these tools offer.Realize that these tools are meant to make it easier for individuals to gain control and achieve meaningful life goals.Where the Rubber Meets the RoadWhere the Rubber Meets the Road - Individual BudgetingLearning ObjectivesIdentify standards and methods for the individual's budget.Understand the importance of critically examining current expenditures.Explore confidence and comfort with money management.Demonstrate an understanding that the best practice means the budget is controlled by the person and their freely chosen allies.From the Dark Side of the RoadFrom the Dark Side of the Road - The History of Developmental DisabilitiesLearning ObjectivesAppreciate "Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it."Examine current attitudes and values in reference to disability history.Honor the struggle and positive societal outcomes of disability rights as a part of the civil rights movement.The Roundabouts of LivingThe Roundabouts of Living - Personal Networks & Circles of SupportLearning ObjectivesConfirm that relationships are vital to a good life and that no disability precludes relationships.Learn the importance of "building relationships on purpose" through understanding the essential human need to connect.Realize that a Circle of Support properly facilitated is empowering to all of the individuals involved.List the possible mechanics of building successful circles of support.Get This Show on the RoadGet This Show on the Road - Leadership DevelopmentLearning ObjectivesHasten awareness of Authentic Leadership.Respect the important leadership that individuals with disabilities and family members must hold in a revised system of support.Demonstrate how leadership support for the person differs from support of a program.Develop an Action Plan with clear strategies.Community Connections RoadmapCommunity Connections Road MapLearning ObjectivesDifferentiate between being "in" the community and being a part of the community.Acknowledge successful strategies to support meaningful relationships.Realize the importance of relationships and circles of support with shared and universal interests.Brothers and SistersTake Me For A Ride - Brothers and SistersLearning ObjectivesUnderstand the depth and duration of sibling relationships.Identify the joy of resilience.Be familiar with current research about sibling relationships.Understand how we learn to live in this world because of our siblings.No Need to Travel AloneNo Need to Travel Alone- Individual SupportLearning ObjectivesUnderstand personal agentry and independent support brokerage.Demonstrate an understanding that the best practice means avoiding conflicts of interest.Increase awareness of how person-directed supports improve the quality of life for individual.Independent FacilitationLooking at All Avenues - Independent FacilitationLearning ObjectivesUnderstand that an Independent Facilitator, as a third-party ally, responds directly to the desires, supports and personal outcomes.Recognize qualities of a good facilitator who follows the direction of the individual.Differentiate between standard facilitation and person centered planning.Contact UsEmail MeContact 5833 Community DriveBrighton, Michigan 48116Tel: 810.231.6364 pcarver_chartermi.net

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