This program uses a variety of learning methods, including individual and group exercises, lectures, group discussions, videotapes, graphics and printed materials to convey information on the framework and practices used in Person-Centered Planning. Part I Person-Centered Planning begins with audience participation activities designed to get students in touch with personal values and daily routines, and then focus on how these affect service decisions for people with developmental disabilities. The next segment introduces basic hallmarks of Person-Centered Planning and describes how these can be used as guiding principles by teams. Part 1 concludes with a discussion about factors generally considered to contribute to quality of life, and how these factors can be enhanced in the lives of people with severe disabilities. After the video, students are given an overview of the different planning topics, or frameworks, that are covered in developing a personal futures plan, and how Person-Centered Planning meetings are organized and facilitated.
Students have the opportunity to construct maps relating to their own lives.
The session concludes with an emphasis on how students can incorporate some elements of a person-centered approach in their job right now. List the topics or frameworks that must be covered in creating a personal futures plan.