The visitor might also talk to others who know and care about the individual. They might also spend time with someone to see what kinds of things they do each day. After visiting, the visitor writes down some notes about the visit and about things that would make someone's life better. Every three years or more often if asked. Visitors can be regional center staff, people with developmental disabilities, family members, friends, volunteers, professionals and other interested people.
Individuals can choose who to share the information with after the visit.
It can also be used to help the team who assists the individual with services and supports do even a better job. If a visitor finds out something that can be dangerous to an individual, the regional center needs to know about it and will help figure out what to do next. Look at the services and supports that each person gets. The individual, someone from the regional center, and possibly others get together to see what has been working and what could be better. The regional center service coordinator makes sure that the IPP review takes place.