Being out of control and being controlled are two things that frustrate anyone, and even more so for individuals with disabilities. Many physically challenged individuals desire to have control, especially in decision-making for their lives, as their physical limitations already hinder them in many aspects of their daily endeavors.
Finding an NDIS provider that would support your choice and control in your decisions and actions is crucial as it will allow you to be more empowered, and independent.
But why is the role of choice important in NDIS Provider Selection?
The Essence of Choice & Control
Having choice and control is like having the power to dictate what is about to happen. As a participant in an NDIS, he/she has a say in things that have a direct impact on his/her life- the choice of NDIS provider, the personalization of support services, and coming up with decisions that will affect their life. This autonomy is essential for some reasons:
- Personalisation: Since any NDIS participant has unique preferences, needs, and goals, NDIS providers will ensure that the support and services will be customised based on their preferences and situation.
- Empowerment: The participants feel more confident in managing their lives.
- Quality of Life: Since participants now have the choice and control, they can be more satisfied with their lives because they can now select on their own as to how to meet their needs.
The Role of Providers in Supporting Choice & Control
Choosing the right NDIS provider will be instrumental in empowering the participant’s choice and control. Their part includes providing comprehensive information, ensuring accessibility regardless of disability, offering flexible options about services, and plans, facilitating decision-making so that participants are actively involved in the process, and respecting participants’ preferences even when they differ from the majority or the provider’s standards.
Conclusion
NDIS’s heart is to not just support and provide services to the participants, but make sure that they are empowered and satisfied. This way, they show that their participants matter to them. Compassion is very important in this kind of industry, and giving them choice and control is giving these individuals the dignity to live.
Providers play a crucial role in this work but when participants are satisfied, they will be more collaborative and cooperative in the process.
