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A Chance to Be Made Whole, is a heartfelt guide created by People First of...
This reflective piece by John O’Brien dives into the transformative journey of institutional reform for...
This heartfelt letter from John O’Brien explores the ongoing challenges and opportunities surrounding school inclusion...
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tep into a gentle and uplifting experience with the Person Centered Slide Show featuring quilt...
This document is a comprehensive guide to understanding and evaluating Personal Assistance Services (PAS) for...
Tell Me a Story of Deep Delight by John O’Brien, explores the transformative work of...
Discovering the Heart of Power Sharing: A Guide to Inclusion and Collaboration This insightful document...
A Tune Beyond Us, Yet Ourselves: Power Sharing Between People With Disabilities and Their Assistants...
O’Brien.1984.pdf This insightful document explores the transformative approach of “Improving Service Quality,” a method designed...
This comprehensive report, prepared by John O’Brien, Connie Lyle O’Brien and Chalrie Galloway of Responsive...
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Action Learning for Quality Improvement: A Collaborative Approach to Disability Services This insightful document...
Action Options for Better Life Chances This insightful document explores actionable strategies to improve life...
Discover how simple, everyday actions can strengthen communities in this insightful guide, Actions That Build...
This document explores the evolving challenges and opportunities in creating systems that truly support people...
Adapting to Scarcity: Building a Sustainable Service System for Developmental Disabilities This insightful document...
This thought-provoking paper by John O’Brien dives into the ethical debate surrounding the use of...
Wisconsin’s Money Follows the Person Grant: A Path to Inclusive Living This document dives...
“Another Look at Informed Choice,” explores lessons learned from the RSA Choice Demonstration Projects, which...
xploring Dane County’s Self-Determination Project: Options for Improvement This document dives into Dane County’s...
This document, Assistance With Integrity: The Search for Accountability and the Lives of People With...
This document, “TSI 2018” by Beth Mount and John O’Brien, dives into the transformative practice...
This document, “Basic Tasks for Service Providers” by John O’Brien, outlines five essential tasks that...
This document explores five essential tasks for service providers aiming to empower individuals with disabilities...
Beating the Odds: Unlocking Employment Opportunities for People with Severe Disabilities This insightful document...
Better Life Chances: Building a Positive Future for People with Disabilities This insightful document...
This document explores PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope), a dynamic tool designed to foster...
This document dives into the transformative power of citizen advocacy, focusing on the Georgia Advocacy...
Building the Foundations for Good Support: Navigating Change in Human Services This insightful document...
This document celebrates the life and groundbreaking work of Wolf Wolfensberger, a visionary leader in...
This document captures the essence of a gathering held on March 18, 2000, at the...
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This insightful document, Changing the Pattern by Connie Lyle O’Brien and John O’Brien, explores a...
This document is a practical guide to creating a “planning circle” — a supportive group...
Discovering the Choice System: Empowering Employment for People with Severe Disabilities This document dives...
Cultivating Capacity II: A Guide to Person-Centered Practices This fieldbook, written by John O’Brien,...
This document explores the evolution, challenges, and future of Citizen Advocacy (CA) as a vital...
This insightful document, Surviving Cogworld? Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities in a Mechanistic System by...
In this thoughtful closing talk at Common Threads, an Ontario Independent Faciliation Network(OIFN) event, John...
Commiunity Engagement – Inclusio Community Engagement: Building a Foundation for Inclusion and Self-Determination This...
Community Engagement: Building Inclusive Communities Through Individualized Funding and Cultural Change This insightful document...
This insightful document by John O’Brien explores the critical role of community engagement in empowering...
This document, “Community Support Systems for People with Severe Mental Disabilities” by John O’Brien, explores...
Community Engagement: A Path to Inclusion and Self-Determination This insightful document by John O’Brien...
The Contribution of Person-Centred Planning to Individualising Supports & Creating More Inclusive Communities John O’Brien...
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This document explores the complexities of person-centered planning, emphasizing the importance of aligning resources, clarity...
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Creating Inclusive Communities Through Person-Centered Planning This engaging document by John O’Brien explores how...
This fieldbook, Cultivating Capacity: A Fieldbook for Strengthening Person-Centered Practices, is a practical guide designed...
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Cultivating Thinking Hearts: A Journey into Lifesharing and Community Building This document, Cultivating Thinking...
Cultivating Thinking Hearts: A Guide to Lifesharing and Community Building This insightful document, Cultivating...
Deliberate–Fire: Transforming Support for People with Developmental Disabilities This insightful report dives into the...
This document, “Alternative Forms of Influence” by John O’Brien, explores innovative approaches to planning and...
his document dives into the evolving landscape of disability rights and supported employment, highlighting the...
This document from the Louisiana Supported Living Network (2007) is a heartfelt guide to building...
Discovering Potential: A Tale of Two Stories This insightful document, Telling New Stories by John...
This insightful volume, Conversations on Citizenship & Person-Centered Work, edited by John O’Brien and Carol...
Discovering Community Living: Learning from Innovations in Services for People with Mental Retardation This...
Discovering In Control: A Path to Self-Directed Social Care This insightful document explores the...
This document introduces Theory U, a transformative approach to creating better services for people with...
In this insightful video, John O’Brien explores Hanns Meissner’s work on how different mindsets shape...
This document explores the transformative work of Pathfinders, a person-centered development project helping students with...
This document is a comprehensive guide to discovering “what more is possible” in person-centered planning,...
This document, titled “Disturbing the Force,” summarizes a pivotal meeting held on April 11, 2001,...
Doing More With More: A Guide to Inclusive Support and Social Innovation This insightful...
This insightful document explores the challenges and opportunities in supporting adults with developmental disabilities to...
This document, authored by David Pitonyak and John O’Brien, dives into effective behavior support for...
Discover the transformative power of the “Ethics of Possibility” in this insightful document by John...
This insightful document, “Embracing Ignorance, Error, & Fallibility: Competencies for Leadership of Effective Services,” by...
Embracing Ignorance, Error, & Fallibility: Competencies for Leadership of Effective Services This insightful document...
disabilities to access integrated employment through knowledge creation. Despite decades of progress, the inclusion...
This document dives into the transformative “Choice System,” a framework designed to empower people with...
Essential Service Accomplishments – O’Brien This insightful document explores how to enhance the lives of...
The Ethics of Person-Centered Planning This insightful document by John O’Brien dives into the ethics...
John O’Brien This document Numbers and Faces: The Ethics of Person Centered Planning dives deep...
This document dives into the evaluation of Partners in Policymaking, a program designed to empower...
Discover the Power of Person-Centered Planning This insightful booklet, authored by John O’Brien and Herbert...
Welcome to Explorations in Inclusion, a dynamic collection of ideas, stories, and strategies from the...
Exploring Our Voices: A Journey of Self-Advocacy and Empowerment This document captures the powerful...
“Reflections on Circles,” captures insights from a retreat held in 2003 for circle facilitators, families,...
This document dives into Clark County’s Family Grants Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower...
is document dives deep into the heart of leadership, exploring how personal struggles and shared...
“Finding Our Way” is a thoughtful and interactive workbook designed to help individuals navigate life...
This document is a thoughtful guide for service providers who want to make a real...
This document, Reflections on Common Threads: Changing Stories… Stories of Change, captures insights from a...
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This document, Finding A Way Toward Everyday Lives: The Contribution of Person Centered Planning by...
“Finding Our Way” is a thoughtful and interactive workbook designed to help individuals navigate life...
This document, authored by John O’Brien, dives into Vermont’s Self-Determination Project, a groundbreaking initiative funded...
This document explores the fascinating history and evolution of person-centered planning for people with developmental...
Changing the World, One Person at a Time: Reflections on the Final Session This...
This document offers a reflective and insightful journey through Georgia’s social innovation landscape from the...
The transcript does not contain the information required to answer the question directly, as it...
This insightful document by John O’Brien dives into the transformative world of supported employment for...
Getting More of Life: Improving Timeliness in Person-Centred Approaches This insightful document explores how person-centred...
Heading West: A Journey Toward Person-Centered Work This document invites readers to explore the...
Great Moments in Person-Centered Science: A Historic Debate in Ashgabat Step back in time...
Great Moments in Person-Centered Science: A Historic Debate in Ashgabat Step back in time...
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“I have lived on the margins & fought hard to become a participating citizen. I...
This document, Guiding People Home: The Role of Wisconsin’s Supported Housing Specialist, dives into the...
This document explores the challenges faced by people with learning disabilities in living a “good...
This document captures the efforts of Self-Advocates of Washington (SAW) to support individuals with disabilities...
This document is a detailed report from a 1990 workshop at the AAMR Conference in...
Holding Our Dreams: Supporting Families in Durham Region This document is a thoughtful guide...
This insightful document, Holding the 10,000 Details: Productive Relationships Between Parents of People with Developmental...
How Do We Know Our Community? by John O’Brien and Beth Mount explores how...
Discovering Meaning in Direct Support Work: A Guide to Fulfillment This insightful document explores...
This document dives into the transformative journey of creating inclusive, person-centered systems that empower individuals,...
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Unlocking Self-Determination: A Guide to Transformative Change This insightful document by John O’Brien explores the...
This document outlines seven empowering principles for self-directed supports, designed to help individuals with disabilities...
Deinstitutionalization: A Satirical Guide to Failure This thought-provoking essay by John O’Brien, originally penned...
This document explores the NYSACRA Learning Institute’s transformative approach to individualized supports for people with...
that growth begins when we take a brave step forward, even when social pressures try...
This document, “Design for Sustainability,” explores person-centered planning and intentional teaming to create individualized, values-driven...
This heartfelt tribute celebrates the life and legacy of John O’Brien (1946–2025), a visionary leader...
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John O’Brien collaborated with a Portuguese organization that provides both training and supports. John selected...
5 Valued Experiences & the 5 Accomplishments – John O’Brien & Connie Lyle O’Brien 12,064 views Apr...
This inspiring document dives into the transformative ideas of Judith Snow, a trailblazer in community...
“I have lived on the margins & fought hard to become a participating citizen.I am...
Discover how the Community Participation Initiative is transforming inclusion for people with developmental disabilities in...
The document reflects on the Durham Association for Family Respite Services (DFRS) and its role...
Discovering the Heart of DAFRS: Stories, Families, and Social Inclusion This insightful document explores...
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Discovering Leadership in Complexity: An Introduction to Cynefin This document explores the Cynefin framework,...
Discovering the Choice System: Empowering Employment for People with Severe Disabilities This document dives...
=This document is a comprehensive summary of a retreat held in June 1999 by the...
In this engaging video, John O’Brien introduces the Cynefin framework, a helpful tool created by...
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Learning to Listen: A Guide to Building Connection and Understanding This insightful document by John...
This document from Pathfinding Outfitters is a thoughtful guide to enhancing ideas and plans through...
This video is a beautiful collection of reflections from our dear friend and mentor, John...
This document explores the transformative power of listening and its impact on personal and collective...
Discover the inspiring story of The Little Green Wagon, a creative initiative at the Forsyth...
Supported living is a journey of commitment, creativity, and collaboration. It’s about helping people with...
This document dives into the complexities of long-term care reforms within the Developmental Disabilities (DD)...
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Make A Difference Bundle: A Collection of ‘Make a Difference’ resources: the book, the Instructor’s...
Mapping the Inner States of Change Creators: A Guide to Transformative Thinking This insightful...
O’Broem discusses the varying ap Exploring the Dimensions of Person-Centered Planning In Mapping the...
This video is a composite of many videos that break out the steps of the...
In 1996, Marsha Forest, John O’Brien and Jack Pearpoint accepted the invitation from the journal...
Creating the Conditions for a Valued Workforce This document dives into creating better opportunities for...
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Discovering the Promise of Supported Living: A Guide to Transformative Change This insightful document, More...
Discovering the Promise of Supported Living: A Guide to Transformative Change This insightful document, More...
This document explores the concept of “most integrated” services for people with developmental disabilities, emphasizing...
Unlocking the Power of Person-Centred Planning: A Path to Inclusion and Purpose This insightful document...
This insightful document, My House is Covered with Papers! Reflections on a Generation of...
This insightful document, My House is Covered with Papers! Reflections on a Generation of...
Never Give Up: Assets Inc.’s Commitment to Community Life for All This inspiring document...
Speaking to a Spanish group, John O’Brien invites us to rethink how we build a...
In this inspiring video, John O’Brien and Beth Mount share their experiences and insights on...
What’s in a Word? Exploring “Valorization” with John O’Brien In this thought-provoking piece, John O’Brien...
This document, Normalization: Resolving Some Contradictions by John O’Brien, dives deep into the principle of...
Thinking about “Not Enough Money” John O’Brien – 22 April, 1999 Those of us who...
This document dives into the art of person-centered planning for individuals with intellectual and developmental...
This insightful document, “Noticing That We’re Upside Down” by John O’Brien, explores how person-centered planning...
Now They Need A Life,” evaluates Wisconsin’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) Grant, specifically its...
This document, “Learning Institute on Innovation and Individualized Supports for Persons with Complex Needs,” dives...
This inspiring document, One Day at a Time, tells the story of Ray Browning, a...
Discover the inspiring story of Ray Browning, a trailblazer in Georgia’s disability rights movement, as...
This insightful document explores the challenges and opportunities in creating meaningful change within organizations that...
This insightful document, Members of Each Other by John O’Brien and Connie Lyle O’Brien, explores...
Escaping the Institution Trap: A Journey Toward Freedom and Dignity This insightful document explores...
This document dives into the challenges parents face when navigating the “state of resignation”—a mindset...
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Discover how the Pathfinders project is transforming lives by empowering students with developmental disabilities to...
This insightful document, Paying Customers Are Not Enough: The Dynamics of Individualized Funding by John...
Paying Customers Are Not Enough: The Dynamics of Individualized Funding explores the transformative potential of...
This document explores how person-centred partnerships can transform the lives of people with learning disabilities...
This document explores the transformative power of person-centered planning (PCP) in creating meaningful change for...
This document explores how person-centred planning can drive transformation for people with learning disabilities, aligning...
Person-Centered Planning and System Change: A Guide to Inclusive Communities This document explores the...
This document explores the strategic context of person-centred planning, focusing on how it can lead...
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In 2002, direct support workers in New York City gathered to develop their capacity to...
2024 In this talk with a group of support workers in Edinburgh, Scotland, John O’Brien...
In this insightful talk, John O’Brien explores how person-centered planning and the spirit of Ubuntu...
Transforming Lives Through Person-Centered Planning This chapter by John O’Brien dives into the transformative...
This document explores the evolution and challenges of person-centered planning (PCP), a transformative approach to...
Join John O’Brien, a pioneer in person-centered planning, as he shares his deep experience and...
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Person-Centered Planning: Embracing the 5 Valued Experiences and Accomplishments with John O’Brien & Connie Lyle...
This document, “A Checklist for Evaluating Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Policies and Programs,” is a...
Perspectives on “Most Integrated” Services for People with Developmental Disabilities by John O’Brien, explores the...
This document is a comprehensive guide for planning and designing spaces for human service programs,...
Planning With Open Eyes and Open Hearts: Rethinking Person-Centered Planning This insightful document by John...
This document dives into Wisconsin’s Robert Wood Johnson Self-Determination Project, exploring how self-determination can empower...
Paying Customers Are Not Enough: The Dynamics of Individualized Funding This insightful document, Paying Customers...
In this powerful , video, John O’Brien explores how people with disabilities often face exclusion...
This document captures the essence of the Diversity Gathering held in Toronto, Canada, from August...
This document captures the essence of the 1993 Diversity & Inclusion Gathering held in Toronto,...
This document explores the transformative work of “in Control,” a pioneering initiative aimed at revolutionizing...
RE-Visitinjing Foumndatinops of Person Center Planninag This document dives deep into the transformative power of...
Discover Real Communities: Building Inclusive, Thriving Communities Together This document introduces the inspiring vision...
A Guide to Meaningful Support for People with Learning Disabilities This document dives deep...
Reflecting on Social Roles: A Guide to Personal Freedom & Social Integration This insightful...
This document, written by John O’Brien, explores the profound contributions of Camphill and l’Arche—two intentional...
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This document, “Reflections on In Control,” explores the transformative work of the In Control initiative,...
“Reflections on in Control – 2: Lessons for National Implementation,” explores the transformative impact of...
This document explores the transformative journey of the New Paths to InclUsion network, which reached...
This insightful document by John O’Brien dives into the heart of person-centered planning, exploring its...
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Remembering the Soul of our Work This is a book of stories composed by staff...
Renewing Organizations Through Person-Centered Planning: AnOverview This insightful document by John O’Brien and Beth...
This insightful document by John O’Brien and Beth Mount explores how human service organizations can...
This document, “Selected US Resources on Leadership and the Activation of Citizenship,” is a curated...
This document explores how person-centred planning can drive transformation for people with learning disabilities, aligning...
This document, “Reviewing Organization Capacity for Person-Centered Work” by John O’Brien, is a thoughtful guide...
This document, “Reviewing Organization Capacity for Person-Centered Work” by John O’Brien, is a thoughtful guide...
This document is a comprehensive guide to a Search Conference focused on improving home and...
Navigating the Crooked Map Zone: A Guide to Quality in Disability Services This insightful...
Navigating the Crooked Map Zone: A Guide to Improving Services for People with Disabilities ...
Seeking Transformation: Building Inclusive Communities for People with Developmental Disabilities This insightful document by...
This document, “Selected US Resources on Leadership and the Activation of Citizenship,” is a curated...
This document, Self-Directed Support: Re-Framing Inter-agency Partnership Working by John O’Brien and Simon Duffy, explores...
“Settling Down: Creating Effective Personal Supports for People Who Rely on the Residential Support Program...
This guide, crafted by John O’Brien and Beth Mount, dives into the transformative power of...
This document, Conversations about Inclusive & Sustainable Communities, explores six practical methods to foster creative...
Discovering the Dane County Difference: A Story of Social Innovation This document dives into...
Discover the dynamic “Speak Easy” activity, a fast-paced and engaging way to share Speak Easy...
SSR: Supporting Social Roles, explores a transformative approach to improving the lives of people with...
This insightful document by John O’Brien and Connie Lyle O’Brien explores how high-quality services can...
This document explores how Support Coordination can drive meaningful change for people with intellectual and...
Learning About Community Support for the Families of Children with Disabilities, offers a deep dive...
This document, crafted by John O’Brien in 2016, offers an insightful look into the transformative...
Supporting a Journey from Chaos to Contribution This document, crafted by John O’Brien in 2016,...
This document, authored by John O’Brien, explores the transformative power of person-centered approaches in fostering...
Conversations about Building Sustainable & Inclusive Communities This document, Conversations About Building Sustainable & Inclusive...
Taking Person-Centered Planning Seriously: A Path to Real Change This insightful document explores the...
This insightful document, Values-Based Leadership in Supported Living: Stepping Up to the Promise and Spirit...
This document, written by John O’Brien, explores the evolution and impact of TASH, an international...
This document, written by John O’Brien, explores the evolution and impact of TASH, an international...
Discovering New Stories: A Fresh Perspective on Supporting People with Severe Disabilities This insightful...
ity of Choice” with Connie Lyle-O’Brien and John O’Brien In this remarkable interview, John O’Brien...
The Contribution of Person-centered Planning to Care Management This document explores the transformative potential of...
This insightful document by John O’Brien and Marsha Forest explores the true meaning of inclusion...
Five Valued Experiences: All citizens have better life chances, and everyone’s world grows more interesting,...
This document explores the principle of normalization as a transformative approach to improving services for...
The Genius of the Principle of Normalization: A Guide to Building Inclusive Communities This...
The Hard Work of “Nothing Special” explores the transformative journey toward creating inclusive communities that...
The Importance of Choice: Empowering People with Learning Disabilities This insightful document by John...
This document, “The Key to My Own Front Door,” explores the importance of empowering individuals...
This document explores innovative approaches to nursing within developmental disability (DD) systems, emphasizing the shift...
The Origins of Person-Centered Planning: A Journey of Inclusion and Innovation This insightful document...
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The Politics of Person-Centered Planning: A Guide to Navigating Change and Conflict This insightful...
This document is a practical and inspiring guide for service providers committed to helping people...
The Transition to Supported Living: A Journey of Change and Opportunity This report evaluates...
The Transition to Supported Living: A Journey of Change and Opportunity This insightful report...
This thought-provoking document, “The Trouble With Person-Centered Planning” by John O’Brien, dives deep into the...
This document dives into the heart of creating meaningful lives for people with developmental disabilities...
This inspiring document, “Themes in Doing Person-Centered Direct Support” by Beth Mount and John O’Brien,...
Thinking about Family Support This document, “Thinking About Home and Family Support: A Guide to...
This document dives into “Model Coherency,” a key dimension of human service quality assessed by...
May 18, 2004 Join John O’Brien as he explores the powerful idea of social capital....
This document, To Boldly Go… Individualized Supports for Georgians With Severe Disabilities, is a comprehensive...
This document is a practical guide to “Tuning Your PATH,” a process designed to refine...
Two Paths to Development: A Guide to Transforming Human Services In Two Paths to...
This insightful document by John O’Brien dives deep into the challenges and opportunities within person-centred...
This document explores how national policies can create positive opportunities for people with learning disabilities...
Unlocking Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities This insightful document explores how employment support...
The document explains that funding priorities significantly impact inclusion efforts. When funding is limited,...
Understanding Supported Living: A Guide to Empowering Individuals with Developmental Disabilities This insightful document...
Understanding Supported Living: A Guide to Empowering Lives This document explores the transformative concept of...
This insightful document explores how people with substantial disabilities and their allies can create stronger,...
The Transition to Supported Living: A Journey of Change and Opportunity This insightful report...
Up-Rooting Institutions: A Path to Inclusive Community Living This thought-provoking document explores the deep-rooted...
Up-Rooting Institutions: A Call for Community Inclusion This insightful document explores the deep-rooted challenges...
This document, authored by John O’Brien, explores the transition of Dane County’s developmental disabilities support...
This insightful document, crafted by John O’Brien, explores how communities can thrive by embracing inclusion...
Visions of Family Support: A Guide to Empowering Families in Georgia This insightful document...
Welcome to the closing session of VTSI 2021! – the Virtual toronto Summer Institute. Jack...
This document, Walking Out, Walking On, explores the transformative journey of advocating for social inclusion...
Walking Toward Freedom: One Family’s Journey Into Self-Determination This inspiring document explores the journey...
Walking Toward Freedom: A Family’s Journey to Self-Determination This inspiring document by John O’Brien...
In this video, John O’Brien takes us on a journey through the heart of person-centered...
This document by John O’Brien, Connie Lyle O’Brien and David Schwarz dives deep into the...
This document dives deep into the question: “What can we count on to make and...
What Can We Count On To Make and Keep People Safe? This insightful document...
This document dives into the impact of the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule,...
This insightful document by John O’Brien and Connie Lyle O’Brien explores how high-quality services can...
This inspiring document, What More Is Possible for Joaquin?, shares the remarkable journey of Joaquin,...
This document dives into the transformative potential of the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final...
What’s More is Possible? A Guide to Person-Centered Practices This insightful document by John...
This document, created by People First of Washington, outlines the needs and desires of individuals...
What’s Worth Working For? Leadership for Better Quality Human Services explores how human services...
What’s Worth Working For? Leadership for Better Quality Human Services This insightful document...
This insightful document, What’s Worth Working For? Leadership for Better Quality Human Services by...
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tensions between grounded relationships and abstract systems in the world of developmental disability support. It...
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Beth Mount practices the art of social change, capturing challenges to inclusion and resources to...
This document, “Where Does Innovation Come From?” by John O’Brien, explores the dynamics of...
Stanley Hauerwas’s reflection on community and diversity challenges us to confront the “tyranny of normality”...
Discover why John O’Brien and Jack Pearpoint, passionate advocates for inclusion, have chosen not to...
