Affiliations: [a] Embassy Management / SL Start & Associates, LLC, Grand Canyon University, Spokane, WA, USA | [b] Individual Advocacy Group Bloomingdale CEC, Grand Canyon University, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Correspondence:
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Correspondence to: Shannon McLain, Doctoral Candidate, Embassy Management/SL Start & Associates, LLC, Grand Canyon University, 901N Monroe Street, Spokane, WA 99201, USA. Tel.: +1 509 209 2693; Fax: +1 509 326 9207; smclain02@my.gcu.edu;http://www.slstart.com/employment-services/.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: A group of persons explored concepts of normalization, poverty, inclusion, supported employment and individuals with I/DD through an interactive dialogue in a network cafá. The question driven dialogue captured the group consideration of what is currently most effective, ineffective and future hope. OBJECTIVE: Dialogue with a group of persons to discover is community has a role in the culture of self-sufficiency. METHODS: Network Café and open dialogue. The conversation was lead by the presenters and 5 pre-determined questions with discussion opportunity of effective, least effective and future hope. RESULTS: The results are posted in Table 1 with a discussion of most effective, least effective and future hope. The dynamics appeared to be centered on early inclusion, inclusive minded and trained education system as well as adult supports, benefit planning and self-advocacy. CONCLUSIONS: The dialogue was strong that persons with I/DD do not experience life in the same manner as others. Normalization of poverty has been embraced by culture. Culture needs to shift.
Keywords: Normalization, poverty, inclusion, supported employment, individuals with I/DD, dialogue
