Category: Independent Facilitation
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OIFN Scope of Practice of Independent Facilitation
Drawing from learning and from OIFN documents developed over time, this OIFN resource explores the purpose, guiding principles, and work of Independent Facilitation, offering an in-depth look at what it takes and what it means to assist people with disabilities to figure out and build an ordinary, everyday life.
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Core Elements of Independent Facilitation
In April 2018, the Board of OIFN and the leads from Independent Facilitation Organizations across the province engaged in dialogue to clarify the heart and core of the work of Independent Facilitation.
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OIFN Guide for Ethical Conduct
Independent Facilitation is a non-regulated practice, which means that there is no universally recognized local, regional, or federal authority, regulatory or accrediting body that holds the liability or provides monitoring for independent facilitators. OIFN offers this Guide for Ethical Conduct, as a resource that outlines some of the safeguards to the practice. As a self-regulated profession, it…
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Questions to Ask Your Independent Facilitator
Before beginning work with an independent facilitator, OIFN encourages people, along with their loved ones (family members, friends, support circles, other people you trust), to take some time to learn about the facilitator and decide if you think that the facilitator will be a good fit. OIFN offers these sample questions to assist you to…
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Probing The Edges of The Work of Independent Facilitation
Independent Facilitators working in the Independent Facilitation Organizations involved with the IFDP, explore what is involved in the work of Independent Facilitation.
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What Difference Can Independent Facilitation Make?
Without Independent Facilitation, people who want full, meaningful lives as contributing citizens in their neighbourhoods and communities of their choice are often left to rely on one-size-fits-all services where their goals and dreams are never fully realized. This series of vignettes offers a glimpse at the role that Independent Facilitation has played in the lives…
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Who Can Benefit from Independent Facilitation?
“Independent Facilitation can benefit anyone who is seeking person directed, individualized, community first support. But there are some people for whom this kind of support relationship may be particularly beneficial (Weaving C-35). Excerpted from OIFN’s Weaving a Story of Change: IFDP Learnings So Far (2017), this graphic offers an overview of the various points in people’s lives…
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Impacts of Independent Facilitation – Charts and Infographics
Using OIFN produced research, reports, and Collective Impact data outcomes, the Individualized Funding Coalition for Ontario (IFCO) and OIFN have produced a number of impact charts that can be helpful for people and families in their presentations and efforts for Independent Facilitation. You can also find a graphic showing the different in costs and investment in Independent…
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Impact of an Independent Facilitator
Independent facilitators understand that relationships are central to citizenship in that they have a fundamental impact on our well-being and sense of fulfillment and belonging. In this light, relationship building and embracing social networks are key elements of Independent Facilitation. Facilitators help people build upon their experience and understanding, deepen existing relationships or find new…
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Fee for Service Brief
OIFN believes that infrastructure funding is critical to ensure that Independent Facilitation is successful in its implementation and continued evolution towards effective change for Ontario citizens facing a developmental disability, along with their supportive loved ones and families. OIFN Policy Statement: OIFN believes citizenship is key to inclusion. OIFN is committed to advancing citizenship for all…