Dignity Of Risk

Time to read: less than a 1 minute.

You can view the webinar recording below. Supporting documents such as webinar slides, transcript, speaker bios, and additional resources are available to download by scrolling to the attachments section below.

Description: 

This is the first webinar in the Disability-Competent Care Webinar Roundtable Series: Training in Disability-Competent Care and Supports. During this webinar, Kathy Thurston, Mary Lou Breslin, and Christopher Duff:

  1. Facilitated a discussion around understanding and respecting the concept of dignity of risk; and
  2. Taught the audience how to engage a participant in a discussion while respecting participant choice within the context of informed risk-taking

Though open to all, this webinar is designed for individuals who work with persons with disabilities, particularly care coordinators in AAA’s, disability resource centers, and demonstration health plans.

The following resources have been included for your convenience:

  1. Webinar Presentation
  2. 508-Compliant Webinar Presentation
  3. Webinar Transcript
  4. Dignity of Risk Webinar Summary
  5. John’s Story
  6. Jane’s Story