Disability Support Services

What is a consequence of lack of necessary support services for people with disabilities?

They achieve a higher quality of life
They become more dependent on family members (correct)
They become more independent
They participate more in economic life

What type of assistance enables family members to participate in paid activities?

Support in education or employment (correct)
Community support and independent living
Respite Services
Residential support services

At what stage of life is residential support commonly required?

In old age
In childhood
In adulthood (correct)
Throughout life

What is a factor that affects the demand for assistance and support?

Changes in family structure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of assistance is commonly required in old age?

Day centers, home-help services, nursing homes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can affect the supply of care for people with disabilities?

Population growth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of assessing individual needs in support services?

To identify and rank the care and support needs of a person (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of service coordination or planning in support services?

To identify the most appropriate services and support options to meet the assessed needs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main government mechanisms for paying providers of support services?

Retrospective fee-for-service payments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of regulating providers of support services?

To judge providers by seven criteria, including improving health and well-being (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one strategy to contain government spending on support services in countries with developed care systems?

Charges to users (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of support for informal caregivers?

To provide direct and indirect financial support (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final stage in providing support services to people with disabilities?

Provision of services (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of regulatory frameworks in terms of service provision?

Coordinating flexible service provision (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of an advocate in mechanisms for independent living?

To support individuals one-on-one in making decisions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of co-production in service design and delivery?

People and organizations working together in an equal way (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the Home Support Services program in Illinois?

It provides temporary care and personal assistance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of high-income countries in terms of service provision?

Moving from generic to individualized and flexible services (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a community living worker in a KeyRing or living support network?

To provide support and help make connections in the community (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a service brokerage?

To enable people to choose services and support implementation of assistance packages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of transitioning to a community-based service model?

To provide services in the community, not in institutions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is being fostered in low-income and middle-income countries?

Support service provision through civil society organizations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is similar to circles of support but with a legal structure?

User-controlled independent living trusts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is being transformed into alternative care services?

Residential institutions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of individualized and flexible services?

To ensure maximum consumer choice and control (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of support is available for people who have difficulties making decisions?

Supported decision-making (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of training families in low-income settings?

To enable them to support people with disabilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to develop sound and fair disability assessment criteria and procedures?

To ensure that formal assistance and support services are of good quality (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing complaints mechanisms?

To provide an avenue for consumers to raise concerns (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to ensure that support staff have appropriate training, pay, status, and working conditions?

To ensure that support staff are competent and motivated (C) Signup and view all the answers