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Exploring Key Informants’ Experiences with Self-Directed Funding: A Research Report

Last Updated on April 19th, 2010

 

Project Title: Exploring Key Informants’ Experiences with Self-Directed Funding: A Research Report

Project Number: CL5-06-SK

Term of Project: September 2007 to March 2009

Status: Completed

Academic Researcher:

• Isobel Findlay, University of Saskatchewan (principal investigator)

Student Researchers:

• Nicola Chopin, University of Saskatchewan (internship)
• Susan Verbeke, University of Saskatchewan (Undergraduate, Political Science - internship)
• Kim Assailly, (Masters Student, Political Science - internship)
• Meron Johnston (Undergraduate, Political Science - internship)

Community Researcher:

• Judy Hannah, Saskatchewan Association for Community Living
• Trina Kingfisher

Community Partner:

• Saskatchewan Association for Community Living

Project Summary:

Self-Directed Funding (SDF) models provide public funds to individuals with intellectual disabilities to help them fulfill their unmet needs and allow them to reach their goals. SDF is based on principles of self-determination, choice, and equality. In a more functional sense, SDF allows persons with disabilities to choose and purchase which programs and services will support them. With these principles in mind, this report seeks to examine the complexities, challenges, and strengths associated with SDF
models.

The literature review and interviews focus on:

• sustainability of SDF
• accountability measures related to the allocation of funds, including the design of appropriate reporting requirements
• quality and risk management to ensure clients’ funds are managed properly
• labour market and staffing issues related to the availability and retention of personal support workers
• equity among different user groups

Specific Project-Level Research Objectives:

• To understand the impact of IF and IFS on recipients (self-advocates or persons with intellectual disabilities), their families, relevant community members (personal aide attendants, service providers, etc.), and representatives of government bodies at both the local and provincial levels
• To examine outcomes and impact on community structures, program delivery, and policy

Expected Deliverables:

1. Clear understanding of IF and IFS models
2. Report
3. Presentations to diverse audiences (academic, non-academic, policy)

Findings:

Project Poster: none available

Final Report: Final Report (pdf)

Projected Expenditures: $13,000 + $1o,ooo (SACL funds)

In-Kind Contributions:

Publicity:

Dissemination Activities:

• SACL advisory group, October 3rd 2009
• SACL advisory table meeting, February 24th 2010
• Brown Bag Lunch Presentation, February 25th, 2010
  

Additional Notes: Project Previously named: Individualized Funding (IF) and Individually Funded Services (IFS) Demonstration Project: An Evaluation and Philip Knudtson, University of Saskatchewan, held the internship initially attached to this project.

Member of the Canadian Social Economy Research Partnerships

Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada / Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada

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