Community Services for Adults

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Community Services for Adults

Charge:

Develop a plan for community services and supports for adults with ASD that provide what is needed, when it is needed, and in a manner that is respectful to the desires of the individual.

Goals

1. Identify current publicly funded supports and services for Adults with ASD in the areas of residential supports, housing, employment, social / recreation, transportation, education, and health (see also: Health Subcommittee).
2. Identify best practice models in the public and private sector.
3. Identify the gaps, barriers, and access issues in services and supports to adults in Oregon across the spectrum and make prioritized recommendations for addressing the gaps.
4. Develop strategies to improve the public and private sector awareness of the specific needs of individuals experiencing ASD across the spectrum in employment, healthcare, housing, transportation, recreation, education, public safety and first responders.
5. Identify opportunities to enhance effectiveness through collaboration and integration of services and supports to adults with ASD across the public and private sector.
6. Clarify issues and make recommendations related to eligibility.
7. Address the issue of individuals not eligible for publicly funded services.
8. Identify supports needed by families who continue in the care giving role for adult family members with ASD.
9. Develop an implementation plan to improve the capacity for self-determination and self-advocacy for adults.
10. Address the issues of availability, competency, training, and quality of providers.

Charter_Community_Services_to_Adults_Final.pdf