The Power of Collaboration
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 […]
Building authentic relationships with one page profiles in the classroom.
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. […]
HCBS Community of Practice Winter Spring 2024 Sessions were a hit!
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 […]
Making peace with responsibility.
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 […]
What if? Tips for challenging conversations
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 […]
Make Planning Fun and Meaningful
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, […]
Person-Centered Discovery as an invitation to show up in your work, not just “at work.”
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 […]
Weaving Community Connections
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 […]
Advance care planning
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 […]
Five tips for creating meaningful graphics in person-centered planning
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 […]
