Overview :   Person Centered Planning

Person-Centered Planning is an outward sign of the presence of respect for the value of all persons. The basic beliefs at the root of the Person-Centered Planning process are that:
· All people have the right to plan lives for themselves that are personally meaningful and satisfying.
· All people have talents and strengths that they have the responsibility to develop.

Person-Centered Planning is a way of thinking about people that respects their interests, hopes, dreams, and desires. It is a process of discussion and self-evaluation in which a person discovers how he or she wants to live, and the person’s friends help explore what needs to be done to reach these goals.

Current Practices :   Person Centered Planning

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Support :   Person Centered Planning

Sharing Our Strengths (SOS) Peer Support Network

2200 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 800-773-8652
Web: http://www.sharingourstrengths.com/

SOS is a statewide support network of parents, family members, people with developmental disabilities and professionals who are matched with peer mentors to share experiences, offer emotional support and to network with others. You can request an individual parent to parent or peer support match with another parent or individual who has experienced similar circumstances.

Personal Perspectives :   Person Centered Planning

A personal perspective is a highly valued resource, and is the newest feature that we have added to the MODDRC. Our goal is to offer a personal perspective for every disability. If you would like to share your story or perspective on a particular disability, we would love to hear from you.

Resources :   Person Centered Planning

Online Resources:

UMKC Institute for Human Development

A guide to person centered planning.

Cornell University’s Person Centered Planning Education Site

In this site you will find an overview of the person-centered planning process, a self-study course covering the basic processes involved, a quiz section to help you focus on areas you may need to cover more thoroughly, readings and activities for you to use on your own, and various links and downloadable resources.