Residential Tool - Flipbook - Page 6
Finding the right residential service provider
Living space
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1 I have access to safe, comfortable spaces.
What common spaces do I have access to? At
what times?
Are common spaces clean and tidy?
Are common spaces physically accessible to meet
my support needs (for example, wide doorways)?
Are my sensory sensitivities considered (such as
lighting or noise levels)?
2 I have access to private spaces.
Do I have my own room?
Does the place feel like home?
If there are roommates or housemates, do I get
to pick my roommates or housemates?
Can I lock the door to my bedroom?
Will my belongings be safe?
Can I decorate my room?
Can I have visitors in my room? In other private
spaces? At what times?
Are my interests or ability levels considered when
making roommate or housemate decisions?
3 There is structure and routine at the home.
How much do daily routines vary?
How long do people usually live here? In the past
3 months, how many people have moved out?
How many people have moved in?
In the past 3 months, have many staff have left
their job here? How many new staff have been
hired?
How are new staff trained?
4 House rules are clear and fair.
What are the house rules? (Ask if they have a list
you can take home.)
What happens if someone breaks a house rule?
Are the house rules available to give to families?
Do I agree with the house rules?
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