Planning and Facilitation Supports

Building a good life for yourself or a loved one with a disability is an exciting journey. However, it can be challenging and overwhelming at times. It can also be incredibly rewarding. Our organization works to make the journey easier, and our facilitators ensure you do not have to walk that journey alone.

Person-Directed Supports

Planning is something we all do. We all think about what matters most to us and talk to others we trust to determine how we can achieve the life we want. This is what person-directed planning is all about. Most often, this includes a person’s family and others who are important in their lives. Our role at Facile is to guide the planning process but not direct it. Our independent facilitators firmly believe in:

Individuals making decisions about their own lives.
Valuing the perspectives and input of the individual’s family and friends.
An individual’s community is the first place to look for anything they need to build a good life.
Acknowledging that everyone possesses dreams, strengths, and gifts.
Understanding the importance of social connections; people need people.
Emphasizing that planning involves taking action.

Our Process

We start with the question:

What does a good life look like for you or your loved one?

That means we look at all the different parts of a person’s life.

We look at:

What is fun and interesting?
What do you want to learn?
Who are important people in your life?
Who is missing?
Where would you love to live?
What contribution could you make to your neighborhood and community?
Where would you like to work, volunteer or offer your time?

We can also help you think about things like:

Financial Planning
Legal and Estate Planning
Supportive Decision-Making

We want families to be able to answer the question: What will happen to my loved one when I am no longer here or can no longer care for them?

Next…

We work with you to make sure you have funding and support in place. This means we can help you navigate through various programs and systems like Developmental Services Ontario (DSO), Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP), and the Education system. We especially are keen to support youth and families during the important phase of transitioning from children and adult services. We offer comprehensive support and guidance to help you gain a better understanding of the process and available resources and services.

Our planning and facilitation supports are individualized and person-directed. We will meet you wherever you are at in the planning process.

Connect with us to find out more about how you can get started!

"My son's facilitator motivated and inspired us to take action."

"After several discouraging years of looking for the appropriate support for my son, I can honestly say that Facile has made a big difference in finding community connections in a very short time…a dream come true! "

Facile has been inspirational for our family. Most importantly, we have gained a strong advocate for our daughter, helping her find her voice, life plan, and opportunities that are uniquely hers. As a family, we have received information, guidance and support to help break through some of the most daunting challenges. The right help at the right time with truly inspired staff and leaders----thank you Facile!!

Through Independent Facilitation, Mirjam guided Steve to many new ideas and connections in Stratford, with incredible confidence. All of her efforts enabled Steve and gave him the confidence to advocate in areas for himself, yet she was always available to advocate for Steve when needed.

"We found a comfortable fit in an Independent Facilitator and have valued the input and guidance immensely. Independent Facilitation has helped us to see our son’s strengths and areas of interest in fresh ways that can be channelled in new directions after high school. Independent Facilitation has also been so valuable as another voice at team meetings, as a professional, acting as an advocate. This person has no agenda or allegiances to represent, only the best interest of our son."

"My son was struggling with his mental health, and what a difference since independent facilitation started. He is so much happier and less sad and angry."

"Facile is a caring, thoughtful, experienced, positive, flexible and willing organization of well trained professionals. "

"What was different about having a facilitator from Facile was that you never dropped the ball. We had talked about supporting Megan to move out many, many times before but nothing ever came from it. You helped us to determine what next steps we needed to take, and helped us to spring into action. Then when we got the team together, things really started to happen! Megan is really enjoying her new apartments and even chooses to stay there on weekends! I would like to see your support be offered to other families!"

“This is fantastic Carol! You hit the jackpot! So many people in Supportive Independent Living would benefit from this service [facile]”

Steve is now a very proud, and happy man contributing to his community, as an employee, volunteer, coworker, and friend to many, in the clubs and activities that Mirjam helped search out for him. Independent Facilitation has made a huge impact on Steve's life.

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