Instruction
Read and analyze the following scenario:
"Valerie, a 50 year old lady with Down syndrome, has expressed the desire to move out of the institution in which she has been living for the past 45 years into the community. Valerie has expressed the desire to work in the community. Valerie has expressed interest in participating in community activities. Valerie has expressed the desire to get married and have children."
Use the following areas as a guide as you write an overview of Valerie's options, care plan, and expectations of services:
Identify resources one can turn to when they are seeking to make changes in their lives?
How would support for Valerie's goals and objectives be located?
Once you have identified resources, how can these resources aid in making positive changes?
Write a 350- to 700-word synopsis answering the preceding questions.