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Supporting People with Severe Reputations in the Community

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While written some thirty years ago this piece, by Michael Smull and Susan Burke Harrison, is a classic and one of the first pieces written about person-centered planning and thinking in action. It deserves a read or reread. The handbook presents the tools needed to develop better community capacity to support people with “severe reputations.’ … Read more

Planning and the Golden Rule

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by Arthur Bolton* A mother concludes teaching her six year old about the golden rule by saying, “So you see dear, we are here to help others.” After thinking about this for a moment the child asks, “And what are the others here for?” There is great interest in the development of comprehensive solutions to … Read more

When Words Are Not Enough!

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Read the story and the reminder of the tension between language change and meaningful action in disability advocacy. “From morons, to the feebleminded, to patients, to the retarded, to clients, and now consumers. You do that and then you go home feeling self-satisfied that you’ve just done something good and important for people like my … Read more

After the Plan

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While we have an incredible workforce of trainers for developing person-centered plans, we have not paid as much attention to what happens after the plan. This resource reprint includes a quick summary (adapted from Foothold Technology) of the process. This summary is followed by a classic article written by Michael Smull which dives deep into the actions needed … Read more

Your SLS Training Tool Box and A Guide to Single Household Supported Living Services

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While both are classics, they are still packed with relevant information if you’re involved with supported living services. Your SLS Training Tool Box was written by Claudia Bolton and Bill Allen in 2001. While this document will help you get started in understanding supported living services, your best teachers are the people you support and … Read more