What connect these people is not simply their professional or even familial role, but ultimately their desire to help build a desirable future for the individual. Circles of Support include friends and community members beyond family and professionals. The Circle of Friends movment originated in Canada 20 years ago through a woman named Judith Snow. Snow had severe physical disabilities, and friends gathered to help her meet personal needs and goals. This movement is growing in the U.S., and Indiana is embracing the concept as a means to provide services for individuals with disabilities.
Families are one thing, but adding people in the community adds context.
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