"oy Where Do | Start? Future Plann Creating a guide for an individual with a disability so they are able to lead a productive life, to the fullest level possible even when their primary caregiver is no longer available to see to their need, A future plan should be based off of the wishes, needs, and aspirations of the individual with a disability, while playing of ofthe abilities of the family cr transitioning caregiver. An effective plan is best achieved when the goal is to provide the individual with an environment most like their current routine with which they are comfortable. When Caregivers Pass On iceol net Cocks, E., Thoresen, S. Williamson, Mc, & Boaden, The individual supported living (ISL) manual: A planning and review instrument for individual supported living arrangements for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jounal of htellectual Disability Research, 58(0), 6L4- 624, dois10.111U/fir.12059 Coyle, C.E, Kramer, J, & Muteber, J E 2014), Aging together: Sibling carers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Journal of Policy & Practice in Untllectuat Disabilities, 11(8), 302312, The Aves Center for Future Planning. (2013). What isfture planning? Retrieved feo ‘naps fnureplanning shearo.orgsl age aspx?pid—4151 Pictures: shups:!fureplanningsheareorg/get-stared ‘Work Compiled by Kati Pageila eui0| Don't FEAR the future! Merete (cree t aT e pa aT LOL ALT BTM eek ROM (Nt Ae ee Ee a Deciding Where They Will Live: Exploring the transition period of where an individual with a disabiity wil ive once their caregiver has passed on can change the way that they thrive and progress once this time comes (Coyle, Kramer, & Mutchler, 2014, p. 302). Securing Finances: Families wil find most success when they are able to create a financial plan that includes both public and private benefits available to their child, as well as well as securing proper funds to help them have a high quality of life (The Arc’s Center for Future Planning, 2015). Job Coaching: ‘The key to an adut’s independence relies on thet ability to take care of themselves and Job Coaching is @ hands on way to help them achieve their goals (personel communication, October 27, 2015). | cary Social Interaction: Oftentimes, familes do not know what to do with individuals with disabiities who have finished high school or do not seem to have a goal they are working toward. If individuals are able to work from a specific theme in their everyday lives, to discovering an attribute they would lke to grow on, and uitimately find a way to give evidence that they have reached that pont, then i wil dramatically change theie daily structure (Cocks, Thoresen, Wiliamson, & Boaden, 2014, p. 621). Helping these individuals have a plan for how they wll socially interact can increase their quality of living. ‘This can come through social programs or even just ‘organized day activities,