Supported Living of Disabled People as Innovative Technology of Social Services for Disabled People (on the Example of the Irkutsk Region)
The present article considers innovative technologies, used in social work with disabled people. Special attention is paid to hospital-replacing technologies, such as supported living scheme, driven by development of inclusive society model. Implementation phases of supported living scheme are thoroughly studied. The study proves that direct implementation of supported living technology should be based on considering individual characteristics and ththe needs of the disabled person, as well as the degree of his/her disability. The text provides analysis of domestic and foreign experience on supported living projects and their implementation. Monitoring and analysis of supported living projects, implemented within the territory of the Irkutsk region, were carried out within the study. The article presents findings of the sociological survey that was based on expert poll method. The main purpose of the survey was to define prospects and challenges for development of supported living services in the Irkutsk region. The paper concludes, that supported living is an effective alternative option to traditional residential care services, it also emphasizes the special importance of attracting non-profit organizations of the Irkutsk region to putting this advanced technology of social work into practice.