TASH Webinar 0 Value Based Leadership in supported Living – O’Brien

This insightful document, Values-Based Leadership in Supported Living: Stepping Up to the Promise and Spirit of the Home and Community-Based Waiver, explores the transformative power of person-centered planning in creating inclusive, meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. ​ It emphasizes the importance of fostering autonomy, social inclusion, and solidarity through collaborative strategies like co-sensing possibilities, committing to shared goals, and learning from action. ​

The text highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by the January 2014 CMS Rules, which aim to ensure full access to community living and services in the most integrated settings. It stresses the need for adaptive change, urging readers to move beyond compliance and embrace innovative approaches to support those often excluded due to perceived disabilities. ​

Key tools and frameworks for person-centered planning, such as One Page Profiles, PATH, MAPS, and Personal Futures Planning, are introduced to help individuals and communities design strategies that prioritize purpose, control, and meaningful contributions. ​ The document also underscores the importance of strategic thinking, collaboration with families, bridging differences, and investing in research and social innovation. ​

With a focus on real change, the document encourages readers to work from a place of freedom, challenge systemic constraints, and build capacity to individualize support in community settings. ​ It’s a call to action for leaders, families, and advocates to create a world where everyone can live with purpose, dignity, and inclusion. ​ Dive in to explore practical tools, inspiring ideas, and a vision for a better future.