Foundational Articles and Tools
Below you will find a partial list of articles that provide context to the evolution of The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices:
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Common Misuses of Person-Centered Planning and Ways to Prevent It
This summary is based on a classic article by Michael Smull (Person- centered planning and perversion prevention). If you would like to read the original version, you can find it here.
Planning and the Golden Rule
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!
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
Risk and Person-Centered Thinking
Person-centered risk assessment is crucial in person-centered planning to supportindividuals with developmental disabilities to understand and manage risks, allowingIndividuals to make informed choices about their lives and support the development of a planthat aligns with their goals and values. Complete article download here.
The continued importance of ritual and routines
By Michael SmullMarch 2020 Having rituals that I choose, that are followed, is also comforting. For most of us, our rituals are disrupted daily in some way. To cope, we cling to those rituals that remain and establish new rituals within our new reality. We seek ways to comfort ourselves and rituals and routines are … Read more
Your SLS Training Tool Box and A Guide to Single Household Supported Living Services
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
All About Person-Centered Outcomes
In order for a plan to be successful, the team has to know what the person being supported wantsto accomplish. Staff need to understand what is being worked towards in order to better supportthe person. When the team and person identifies the outcome, it creates a shared vision for thefuture. Read about developing person-centered outcomes … Read more
Key points about recent trends in person-centered planning
While Al generated, this makes for an interesting and quick resource.
Culture, Intersectionality, Identity, and Disability
Understanding culture is important to person-centered thinking, planning, and practices. Culture influences how we view health, mental health, well-being, illness, and disability. Culture influences what a person believes is important to them and their families. Since we are all cultural beings, programs striving to deliver person-centered thinking, planning, and practices must be responsive to culture. … Read more