Elements and Performance Criteria
- Work to enhance the independence and 'self-determination' of the person with a disability
- Encourage and support independent action and thinking by the person with the disability
- Identify options for action on relevant issues and discuss with the person with the disability and/or their advocate/s /carer
- Listen to and act upon decisions and/or preferred options of the person with the disability and/or their advocate/s /carer are within organisation policies and protocols
- Provide assistance to person with a disability, their carers and significant others as appropriate to enhance communication of their needs, interests and requirements
- Foster the independence of a person with a disability
- Develop and support strategies to promote independence, taking differences into account
- Provide on-going support, where required, to maximise independence of person with disability
- Encourage colleagues to promote independence of people with disability
- Encourage people with disability to participate in appropriate forums and provide them with information and skills to do so
- Identify and utilise compensatory aids and modifications in the environment that promote individual strengths and capacities
- Contribute to the development and review of policy and legislation related to disabilities and disability services
- Encourage people with disability and/or their advocate/s /carer to express their views about policies, legislation and empowerment
- Report non-compliance with legislation and/or policy and protocols to an appropriate person
- Contribute to review of legislation and policy frameworks
- Provide feedback from consumers through appropriate mechanisms
- Work as member of team to research and contribute to policies on empowerment