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The purpose of the Georgia Peer Support Project is to: 1) Train people with disabilities to become effective peer supporters to others with disabilities so that they might lead self-directed and more autonomous, satisfying lives, and
2) Help peer support be recognized as a skill that can be paid for by Medicaid etc. In 2005, nearly 100 people across Georgia were trained and certified to provide the following skills and supports: Listening / Communicating: Peer Supporters are trained to let the individual receiving support lead the way –supporters help the person solve problems, and don’t do it for them. Understanding Self Directed Care: This skill set focuses on the consumer’s circle of support and self determination. Participants receive training on how to direct their own supports. Helping People Find Community Services: Here, participants learn about all the resources that are available to assist people with disabilities. They also learn to network with each other to identify services they may not know about, in an effort to best serve the consumer. |
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