Person-Centered Planning: Choosing the Approach that Works for the Person

Person-centered planning is not one defined process, but a range or continuum of processes allunderpinned by the same values base and goal – to provide supports necessary to assist people to gainagency in their lives. – Valerie Bradley Here’s an excerpt from this excellent NCAPPS article. You can find it here. “Over the past several … Read more

Where’s the Jello?

The Saga of One Home’s Experience with the ICF/MR (Small) Program This is a re-print with some updating of an article originally written in the summer of 1985 by John R. Shea, Ph.D., a few days after a licensing and certification visit from California Health Services Licensing. At the time, John was executive director of … Read more

Resource Note #122- Final Edition

Resources Notes and (at one time) Newsletters were started during the early pandemic, as a way to provide information and resources on person-centered practices in a changing world. After 120+ editions, it’s time to for us move on. We hope that you all got something you needed and will continue to practice person-centered thinking and … Read more

The Creation of the Lanterman Act: The Back Story

From time to time, it’s important to revisit the history of the Lanterman Act. This video traces the back story of the Act from Art Bolton’s perspective.  Art led an amazing life and this video covers his eight years (1960-1968) as the director of the California State Assembly Office of Research. During his tenure,  he … Read more

The California Gatherings – Resource Notes #109 and #110

Resource Note #110 – Rethinking Mental Health for Neurodiversity Equity and Inclusion webinar; Trauma Informed Support and the Path to Healing; Trauma Informed Services and Supports Resource Note #109 – Reshaping Person-Centered Planning; DSP Survey; Person Centered Approaches to Healthcare Decision Making; 2022 TLCPCP Virtual Gathering; HSA International Learning Event

Rethinking Mental Health for Neurodiversity Equity and Inclusion

Please note this is a free virtual training Date: July 29thTime: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm PDTLocation: Virtual Amplifying the voices of and building on the work of autistic and other neurodivergent self-advocates, this presentation by Dr. Lau compares differences between the medical and social model of disability, highlights historical and societal factors resulting in inequity for neurodivergent individuals, and provides suggestions for moving forward … Read more

Trauma Informed Care: How and why it is essential for service and support agencies

“Trauma-informed care” requires supporters to recognize, understand, and respond to the effects of all types of trauma. Trauma is defined by Nancy Smyth, professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work as “…a wide range of situations where people are physically threatened, hurt or violated, or when they witness others in these situations.” … Read more

An Opportunity to Provide Feedback on California’s Quality Incentive Program 

Now Accepting Public Comments: Quality Incentive Program DDS is posting proposed quality measures and incentives for service providers for public comment. These measures were developed over several months with input from stakeholders through workgroup meetings. The measures align with implementation of the Quality Incentive Program, which is designed to support and incentivize a person-centered, statewide service system that provides high-quality, … Read more

Pensamiento Centrado en la Persona

¡Inscribase hoy mismo en el nuevo curso a distancia! El curso incluye seis (6) módulos de 3 horas que se llevarán a cabo de 9am a12:00pm PT los días 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, & 29 de abril. Para más información contactar con carmen@helensandersonassociates.com. Register here.