PLAGIARISM FREE "A" WORK IN 12 HOURS

Respond to my CLASSMATE’S DISCUSSION by stating why you

AGREE and ask at least one question in response to an original

peer post that you would like the author to explore further.

Discussion 1 (Tameka)

The organization I chose is Duplin County Ray of Hope.

https://wwwduplincountyrayhope.org/home Email: dcrayofhope2012@gmail.com. This

organization is a nonprofit organization made up of a group of Duplin County citizens that have

taken interest in improving and building up the community by using resources to help those in

need. They have provided resources to multiple populations of needy, senior citizens, homeless,

and the youth of the community are just a few they have been a resource for.

Proposal Idea

The service organization I chose will be C: Disability Services: accommodative enhancement:

accessible housing. My ideas are to help disable citizens in the community with adaptive

equipment for safe entrance to homes, or for transfers in home. This equipment would be

specific to ramps for entrance to homes, transfer bars for walls in homes, widening doorways,

handicap accessible bathrooms, and kitchens.

Describing Proposal

The proposal will provide equipment to disable citizens in the community, that had challenges

with placement of adaptive equipment for their home. These services would allow them to live

safely in their homes safely. Placement of ramps in homes would allow wheelchairs to enter and

leave homes safely. Guidelines would be put in place to determine eligibility for program.

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What community needs does the identified program or service of your organization

address? This program will allow citizens of the community with a disability to remain an

independent part of the community. This improves functional capabilities, allowing those

citizens to remain active participants in the community. This program gives them the ability to

access medical treatments, food, and other essential things out in the community.

What would an improved community situation look like?

An improved situation would allow these citizens to be less dependent on caregivers. It promotes

independence. It shows those citizens that the community cares about their needs and wants to

help them continue to be a part of the community. This would encourage the morale of the

community to help those in the community with special needs. For example, allows others in the

community to look at ways they can promote individuals with disabilities to be independent out

in the community. In a systematic review of programming for dementia caregivers, evidence

from five randomized controlled trials suggested that occupational therapy sessions providing

caregivers with education, problem-solving, and technical skills (task simplification,

communication) and plain home modifications improved patient skills, decreased their need for

assistance, and reduced behavioral occurrences among the individuals with dementia (Thinnes &

Padilla, 2011). This program can reduce the need for assistance with tasks that individuals can

perform with adaptive equipment.

What can your organization do to improve this situation?

Our organization can go out into the community and inform the citizens of our mission. We can

look for other organizations/individuals that can donate to other services, and volunteers to help

with equipment installation. We can show the community how imperative this program will be

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for the citizens in the community. We can be involved, and work with other local vendors in the

community.

How will you know if your organization’s program or service has succeeded? Success would

be measured by analyzing where the organization begins with the mission's goals. The goals will

allow the organization and its funders to know if the program is successful at the grant's end.

(O'Neal-McElrath,2019). When looking at those that have participated in the program, and

seeing the positive changes that it has on them, will show a successful outcome of the program.

References

Reynolds, L; Buchanan, B; Crabtree, Sh; Bordanave, E (2023).A Program to Improve the

Quality of Life of Caregivers of Older Adults with Chronic Conditions: A Pilot Study

Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT), Spring2023; 11(2): 1-11. 13p. (Journal

Article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 2168-6408, Database: CINAHL Complete

O'Neal-McElrath, T. (2019). Winning grants step by step: The complete workbook for planning,

developing, and writing successful proposals Links to an external site. (5th ed.). San

Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-118-37834-2.

Respond to my CLASSMATE’S DISCUSSION by stating why you

AGREE and ask at least one question in response to an original

peer post that you would like the author to explore further.

Discussion 1 (Madeline )

The Employment Services Department of Human Services was chosen because I have been

victimized by the need for employment at a late age and can testify to the difficulties

encountered by older adults and disabled people seeking meaningful and reliable jobs at a late

time in their lives. This is mainly true for those attempting to reenter the work force with or

without the proper job seeking skills, attire, and interview skills of confidence due to a need for

remedial education and beginning computer skills. The choice to include remedial education and

beginning computer skills because in my years in the field of corrections and public service my

attention was focused at times on individuals who could barely write their names legibly and also

afraid to use their voice and words for many reasons.

One issue encountered as I made a choice of an HSO, and potential grant proposal basis was

deciding where I could be used most effectively. Between Disability Services: legal assistance

and advocacy for seniors, and Employment Services job training readiness available to those

fifty-five and older, with employable disabilities, and youth requiring a boost to bring them up to

basic job readiness and making them qualify for different types of employment otherwise not

available to them.

The human service organization I have selected to base my grant proposal final project on is the

Department of Employment Services. The reference site for this department is Employment

Services |U.S. Department of Labor.gov - https//www.doi.gov>agencies>eta>. The mission of

the U.S. Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of wage earners and

job seekers. Improve working conditions, advance opportunities for profitable employment, and

assure work-related benefits and rights (U.S.. Of Labor, 2023).

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The organization in the city of Baltimore in the state of Maryland that has been selected to

provide services in my community and is of interest to me is the Women's Housing Coalition,

Inc. Baltimore, Maryland, known for opening doors to change (WHC, n.d.)

The Women's Housing Coalition, Inc. - Baltimore, MD is aka WHC | Baltimore, MD |

www.womenshousing.org. The WHC shares its impressive mission statement as being dedicated

to ending homelessness cycles for Baltimore City residents, individuals, and families facing

challenges of social inequities and personal disabilities. The coalition provides affordable

housing and supportive services, enabling people to achieve and sustain social and financial

stability. The league's primary focus is on women and children; they are, however, available to

serve everyone experiencing housing insecurity. The coalition also provides quality, safe,

affordable housing, case management, advocacy, life skills training, somatic, behavioral, and

mental health referrals, and access to individualized service plans tailored and suited to meet the

individual needs of each person or family (WHC, n.d.).

The focus of the grant proposal idea I wish to submit and have approved will be an added

addition to the Women's Housing Coalition, Inc. - Baltimore, Maryland, which will provide

employment opportunities to those fifty-five years old and older who are employable and who

desire to enter back into the workforce. While the services are primarily for older adults who

tend to have problems obtaining sufficient reliable employment because of age-related or

disability-type stereotyped ideas of some potential employers, the services will be available to all

individuals who have the desire and need of job training readiness skills, such as:

1. Introductory computer skills training

2. Resume development

3. Proper Attire

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4. Interview communicating skills

5. Job search and placement assistance

The targetted vulnerable community this identified program will service are older adults who are

victimized because of primarily their age or disability and in need of financial support for

employment.

An improved community situation would restore images of self-concept in the personal self and

world view of senior citizens and disabled people's ability to earn and make money

independently and be positive influences to the community. Approval of my grant proposal

would be like the beginning of a second chance in life for many previously discouraged feelings

of helplessness and hopelessness. This proposal if obtained will also contribute to the mental

beings of many individuals and help stabilize community attitudes and mental beings.

Evidence that my organization is succeeding in achieving its goals will be evident in maintaining

a solid caseload of employed adults with access to the organization for any assistance they may

encounter.

Reference

Employment Services|US Department of Labor|US Dept

https://doi.gov>agencies>eta>employment

Women's Housing Coalition, Inc. - Baltimore MD www.womenshousing.org

U.S. Department of Labor.gov https://www.doi.gov>agencies eta>