Furthermore, as we collectively evaluated the agency’s services through a social workers lens, we promptly learned how imperative it is to have a safety net for all individuals with disabilities, specifically, the aging population. Parallel to this, through literature review and one in person-interview, we have acquired valuable knowledge about what it means to be disabled and disadvantaged concurrently; for instance, being diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis, being physically impaired, and facing financial limitations – which is a large fraction of the agency’s recipients. In addition, some of the more prevalent limited financial resources according to our interviewee participant are, Supplemental Security Income – SSI; Social Security
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With that being said, Lezzoni (2014), suggest “Individuals in older and younger generations with disabilities generally share the goal of independence: living in communities and participating actively in community life rather than dwelling in structured, highly supervised or institutional settings” (pg. 65). Moreover, as a team, we were pleased with our assigned agencies acquired person-centered philosophy that encompasses social work values; such as, respecting the persons self-determination to remain independent, offering wraparound services for the recipients to remain self-reliant, and most importantly – offering trainings to raise the recipients levels of self-efficacy. With regards to this, according to Lezzoni (2014), “Expanding participation in daily activities in general improves the well-being and quality of life of all individuals including persons with disabilities” (pg. 66). In a like manner, as it has been discussed in lecture, meeting their basic Activities of Daily Livings – (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Livings – (IADLs) needs are fundamental to the recipient’s well-being, overall health, and human …show more content…
Through intensive data research and compilation, we have come to appreciate the aging population with disabilities and the stressors associated with it. As stated above, it is imperative to start where the recipient is and advocate for change where resources are needed. Lastly, this assignment helped us to understand how society has bifurcated the have and have-nots in our current society – and how as professional social workers, we are responsible for alleviating all social
With that being said, Lezzoni (2014), suggest “Individuals in older and younger generations with disabilities generally share the goal of independence: living in communities and participating actively in community life rather than dwelling in structured, highly supervised or institutional settings” (pg. 65). Moreover, as a team, we were pleased with our assigned agencies acquired person-centered philosophy that encompasses social work values; such as, respecting the persons self-determination to remain independent, offering wraparound services for the recipients to remain self-reliant, and most importantly – offering trainings to raise the recipients levels of self-efficacy. With regards to this, according to Lezzoni (2014), “Expanding participation in daily activities in general improves the well-being and quality of life of all individuals including persons with disabilities” (pg. 66). In a like manner, as it has been discussed in lecture, meeting their basic Activities of Daily Livings – (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Livings – (IADLs) needs are fundamental to the recipient’s well-being, overall health, and human …show more content…
Through intensive data research and compilation, we have come to appreciate the aging population with disabilities and the stressors associated with it. As stated above, it is imperative to start where the recipient is and advocate for change where resources are needed. Lastly, this assignment helped us to understand how society has bifurcated the have and have-nots in our current society – and how as professional social workers, we are responsible for alleviating all social