Celebrating the Ordinary

This book is a deep and compelling journey into the real issues of supported living. Before 'Supported Living' became a familiar term, Options, a small organization in Madison, WI was attempting to personalize services and assist people to live in their own homes. That was twenty years ago. How this happenned, and the complex stumbling blocks, is the subject of this book. It is the story of the passion, dedication and dreams of a remarkable group of people - both the staff and the people they serve. For some, this is a book to read; for others, it is a thoughtful text worthy of indepth study. 245 pages of brilliant analysis that will benefit anyone involved in supported living - ranging from directors to direct support staff. Some of the issues explored inlude: From packages to people Beliefs define the pattern Avoiding the growth trap Acknowledging difficulty Signs of trouble Relationships as a resource Making funding flexible Chewing on intractable problems Nine enduring understandings Audience: Anyone involved in Supported Living - building community - supporting change.