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Informal Supports

Ohio Network for Innovation's Informal Supports are based on the concept that “not one size fits all.” Instead, we focus on a person-centered philosophy and supported decision-making. 

 

Supported Decision-Making is a framework to support people to be able to make their own decisions about their life, education, employment, health care and legal areas. This approach builds on providing information, skills and guidance to make decisions in the areas where support is needed, just as anyone of us would seek out our friends, families and supporters when we need advice.

 

Forming an informal support will include the creation of various approaches, along with levels of increased support when necessary.

Types of Informal Supports

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  • Role-Playing

  • Pros-vs.-Cons Lists

  • Budgeting Support

  • Research

  • Talking to Experts

  • Plain Language Explanations

  • Supporter to help take notes and remember important details

  • Supported Decision-Making Agreements

 

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If none of these options sound right for you, contact ONI and we will work with you to find the perfect fit!

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Apply for Informal Supports

To learn how to refer someone for Informal Decision-Making Supports, you can send your inquiries to referrals@ohionetworkforinnovation.com to request more information, and learn what services ONI may be able to provide for you! 

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