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The intent for the publications we have created is to provide useful tools for the people we support and their support team. The tools, guides, and processes can be useful for anyone who is supporting the individual choices of people with disabilities.

Download our Order Form (Word document), fill it out and send it back to us in an email, or send a fax. Click on the link for the application in Word format, or the pdf icon to download:
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To order, or find out more about our publications, contact:

Maureen Zandanel
Neighbours Inc.
Email: maureenzandanel@comcast.net

Phone: (973) 703-6663
Fax: (856) 228-6910


 
The Support Broker Manual     Ask about our bulk discount rates  
A Resource Guide $30.00
each
 
A comprehensive resource for Support Brokers that covers topics such as: the underlying Values of Self Determination; the Role of a Support Broker; Foundations of Facilitation; the process of helping a person Design a Life; supporting the person in following through on their Life Plans; maintaining a Good Relationship with Funders. Download this link for more detailed contents:
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The Listening Book $17.00
each
 
A Support Brokers Guide
A workbook that serves as a guide for conversations with people who are seeking to have more control in directing their own lives. The workbook covers topics such as important relationships and networks, personal interests, living arrangements, employment and iincome, health and support needs, backup plans, budgeting,and more. The format serves as a valuable resource for planning as it acts as a reference point to reflect back on, and collects information that can be used in more formal plans. Listening Book picture
Living Your Own Life $12.00
each
 
... With People You Can Count On
This book helps you to think about people who may be helpful in supporting your effort to direct your own life. It suggests a variety of roles and responsibilities that make it possible to be supported AND stay in charge of your own life. Some of the people identified are members of your Support Circle, Support Brokers, Supports Coordinators (Case Managers), Personal Assistants, Payment Agents, and of course, YOU. Living Your Own Life picture
You and Your Personal Assistants $12.00
each
 
A Guide to Managing Your Staff
This book helps you consider some of the issues that come with directing your own supports. It helps you to understand what is involved with being an employer of people who will work for YOU. Some of the topics covered are: planning for staff roles, hiring, interviewing, networking, good communication with staff, staff responsibilities, sample job descriptions, and advertising jobs. Personal Assistants picture
You and Your Budget $12.00
each
 
A Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Funds
This book helps you consider some of the responsibilities that come with receiving funding to direct your own supports. It helps you to understand planning and budgeting, and accounting for the money you receive, including "petty cash". The book identifies different responsibilities for you, your support circle, your staff, and Neighbours Inc.. Budget Book picture
It's Your Life 3 Book Set $30.00
set
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This 3 book set includes, "Living Your Own Life", "You and Your Budget", and "You and Your Personal Assistants". The set is a great start for exploring very practical aspects of being in charge of your own life.
 
 
 
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