Meaningful Day Idea Book: Second Edition
The Meaningful Day Idea Book is divided into selections that break down the concepts within the Meaningful Day definition. Each selection contains several Idea Papers that provide information and stories about Meaningful Day concepts.

Table of Chapters

Introduction
Supporting Individualized Access
Deep Connection with Ordinary Community Life
Wellness and Optimal Health
Self Empowerment, Relationships, and Respect
Champions Assure Progress is Linked to the ISP
Making Employment First a Reality in New Mexico: Resources
And Yet More

Handouts, Training, Tools and Other Resources

More Community Scenarios

Other Stories Worth Celebrating

This section includes stories about innovative ideas and organizational efforts that support people with developmental disabilities to become included, valued members of their communities.

Transitioning from Facility-Based Services to Community-Based Supports: Tobosa Tells its Story... more

Creating Community-Based Supports: Tobosa's Timeline of Transformation… more

Bringing Them Home: Paula, Sandra and Tresco-Socorro's Story (This is a story of supporting people with significant support needs to become homeowners)... more

Henry's Success Story: Taking Care of Those Who Take Care of the Dogs... more

Exploring Quality: Additional Questions for Organizations and Individuals... more

For additional success stories from DDSD Statewide Directors Meetings see www.nmhealth.org/ddsd under Promising Practices

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