Category: Resources
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Supported Decision-Making and Self-Directed Support Organizations
Supported decision-making is rooted in the belief that a person’s legal capacity is not measured by one’s mental capacity. In other words, people with disabilities have the right to be part of decisions that affect them. With supports in place, any person can be assisted to exercise choice and control in all personal and legal…
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Planning Together for Families and Friends
by Susannah Joyce A guide for family members, friends and trusted allies, who want to support the person they care about in planning for their life.
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Planning Together for Self-Advocates (English & French Versions)
by Susannah Joyce A plain language guide for self-advocates who are thinking about planning for their life and support.
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Finding A Way Toward Everyday Lives (1992)
by John O’Brien and Herb Lovett This publication thoughtfully describes the foundation of person-centered planning and its potential for creating a better future for people and for influencing change. It also addresses controversies and fears associated with this new approach.
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Person Centered Planning and the Quest for System Change
John O’Brien considers an array of person centered planning methods, and contexts in which these practices are used.
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Lifelong Learners
Real stories of people with disability accomplishing learning achievements This booklet from Resourcing Inclusive Communities includes a collection of true stories contributed by people and families to inspire possibilities about learning throughout life.