Workshop preview: Pre-planning for Individuals with a Disability

Are you connected to a person with a disability who would benefit from an Advanced Care Plan but would not have the ability to make one themselves, or would need assistance in making one? This presentation is designed for agencies/organizations who work with individuals with disabilities, offering them the opportunity to preview a workshop developed for caregivers of individuals with a disability. Important factors and considerations for end-of-life planning are outlined – some of the topics covered are:

• what to include in an Advance Care Plan

• considering who to appoint as guardian

• what information to tell a guardian

• honoring wishes for dying and after death has occurred

Time for discussion and a question-and-answer period are also provided. By previewing the workshop, agency staff gain knowledge about issues related to end-of-life pre-planning for individuals with a disability and can confidently recommend the workshop to their clients’ caregivers.