In a world of endless opportunities, there’s something remarkable about working together as a community. It’s like discovering a secret key to unlock the door to change. Collaboration is… Read more »
Category: Blog|Person Centered Approaches|US
Recently a friend shared with me that she had been asked to become the new 5th grade teacher at the school where she has been working as an academic interventionist. … Read more »
As we conclude this latest series of HCBS Community of Practice sessions, we want to express our gratitude for the collaborative efforts of the Regional Centers (San Gabriel Pomona… Read more »
I’ve always associated “being responsible” with obeying rules and accomplishing tasks expected of me at home, at work, or at school. Living with a disability and growing up inundated… Read more »
Make certain you are physically and emotionally available and willing to be with a family or person you support. People can be sensitive to body language, facial expressions, or… Read more »
Yes! You can have FUN and still gather important information! As a service coordinator, planning facilitator, case manager or service provider, making certain that the planning experience is enjoyable,… Read more »
I have discovered that bringing my whole self to work is a conscious choice I make each day, an invitation I choose to accept or decline every time I wake… Read more »
I’m a new weaver and recently joined a weaver’s guild of generous people who share their gifts, talents, successes, and failures freely and without judgment. As a newcomer I was… Read more »
It’s not uncommon for people with disabilities to confront bias when engaging with healthcare providers and systems. For example, providers might make wrong assumptions about people’s decision-making abilities and their… Read more »
Person-centered planning is a process of exploration, inquiry, listening, and reflective practice designed to make the unknown known through words, colors, and images. People of all ages and abilities can… Read more »