Who is responsible for being a member of the Self-Directed Services Team?

The participant is a key member of the Self-Directed Services Team because they are at the center of the self-directed services model. This approach emphasizes the individual's personal choice and control over their services, allowing them to make decisions that best suit their needs and preferences. The participant actively engages in planning and managing their services, ensuring that their unique circumstances and goals are prioritized.

In this model, the participant collaborates with other team members, such as support brokers and community service coordinators, but ultimately holds the responsibility for their choices and the care they receive. This empowerment fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility in managing their services, which is a fundamental principle of self-directed care.

The roles of other team members, while important, are supportive and advisory in nature. They help facilitate the participant's choices, but it is the participant who drives the process, making them the pivotal figure in the Self-Directed Services Team.