WHY RELATIONSHIPS ARE IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE
Joe Powell National Director, All Wales People First joe@allwalespeople1st.co.uk
The Good Life Model – P.L.A.N. • • • • •
Loving and Caring Relationships Some Wealth (Choice) My Contributing place in the world A home of my own Safety and Security deriving from the above joegpowell@live.co.uk
The Care Model
Independent Life
CONCLUSIONS • Meaningful relationships are a two way process • Common sense – what does anyone need for a good life • Relationships – enhanced by working opportunities • Social skills improve through relationships • Perceptions of LD challenged by people with LD actually doing and being seen to do • Relationships vital for development and growth • Relationships vital for safety and well being • Perceptions of LD can only be improved through quality relationships
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