Best Practices – Provider

Practice
A SLC provider works with individuals, by tapping into their particular interests, and enhancing these interests.  For example, for individuals who are interested in Painting, Art work and Poetry, the provider encourages the individuals to tap into their artistic abilities.  She travels with them to various Art Shows throughout their local communities, where they’re able to present their work and put it up for sale—from paintings, to books of poetry (which the provider works with the individuals on), etc.  Some individuals have sold some of their Art work and books of poems.  The provider has also assisted people to  develop websites, in order for them to showcase their work for potential customers.  In addition, other individuals had expressed wanting to make some extra money.  The provider assisted them to purchase gumball machines and placed them in the local APD offices, where they’re able to get some business.  This has proven to be very successful and the individuals are THRILLED!  The provider recently returned from a Mexican Cruise vacation, with a select group of individuals, who had expressed wanting to go on vacation overseas.

Who Benefits? Individuals
How? The individuals have all expressed how excited they are to be able to express themselves through different forms of personal interests.  In addition, the vacation in Mexico enabled the individuals to experience different  customs, and culture through education, exposure and experience.