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Friday, May 9th, 2025

9:30am - 10:45am

Room 612

Concurrent Session:
Navigating the Philosophical and Practical Challenges of Implementing SRV

Navigating the Philosophical and Practical Challenges of Implementing SRV

The topic focuses on the SRV, and the conflict between facilitating socially valued roles to foster belonging, and the opportunity to contribute, versus the principle of people being valued, included and accepted for who they are. Major points include: philosophical tensions in SRV which may undermine personal autonomy and authenticity, Supported Decision Making in supporting individuals to make informed choices about the roles they pursue, or not, and the possible consequences associated,  Person-Centred Approaches which encourage self-directed roles that  enhance personal agency,  Holistic Approaches that celebrate diversity without requiring conformity, and Cultural Competence so that practitioners avoid imposing dominant cultural norms and ensuring meaningful inclusion. These points highlight the need for balance between promoting valued roles and practically finding ways to respect diverse identities and choices, so people continue to connect with SRV and not move away or disregard the value of it.

Presenters

Leeanne Pearman

Leanne Pearman has been involved in the lives of people with disability, and their families for more than 30 years. She has been instrumental in promoting and advancing individualized supports in community locally, nationally and internationally, with extensive experience providing strategic, governance, operational and practical advice across the disability sector. Leanne has been closely connected and committed to SRV and PASSING for over 20 years.  Exploring ways to address the tension the value of SRV and the recognition of how individual choices can be complementary, has been important focus of Leanne’s work in the implementation of SRV.

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