Full participation by an individual in chosen, meaningful local activities, organizations, and groups.

True Community Inclusion means that an individual has the opportunity to:

• experience community presence and participation
• connect with other community members to develop natural support networks
• develop and maintain meaningful relationships
• participate in preferred community activities
• experience valued adult roles in the community
• use and develop abilities/personal competencies in community settings

IS NOT                         IS

FOLLOWING             CHOICE

GROUPS                     PERSONAL

IN THE                         PART OF
COMMUNITY            COMMUNITY

ANY PEOPLE             SPECIFIC PEOPLE

TRIP                             JOURNEY

            BEST PRACTICES
 COMMUNITY INCLUSION MODEL

 · PRESUMED COMPETENCE
 
 · PERSON CENTERED
 
 · STRENGTHS BASED
 
 · FAMILY ACCESSIBLE
 
 · GOAL ORIENTED
 
 · PERSONALLY RELEVANT
 
 · VALUED OUTCOMES
 
 · SKILL APPLICATION