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, […]
The Transition to Supported Living: A Journey of Change and Opportunity This insightful report evaluates the transformation of Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) from operating group homes to providing individualized supported living services for people with autism. Conducted in June 1995, the evaluation highlights the agency’s commitment to empowering individuals with autism to […]
Understanding Supported Living: A Guide to Empowering Lives This document explores the transformative concept of supported living for individuals with developmental disabilities, emphasizing the importance of personalized assistance and autonomy. Supported living is not about controlling or fixing people but about empowering them to lead safe, independent lives in homes of their choosing. […]
Understanding Supported Living: A Guide to Empowering Individuals with Developmental Disabilities This insightful document by John O’Brien explores the concept of supported living, emphasizing its simplicity and transformative potential for individuals with developmental disabilities. Supported living is about creating personalized, secure, and decent homes for people with disabilities, tailored to their unique needs, […]
A Journey to a Meaningful Life, Disability and All This is the remarkable story about the life journey of Paul and Lucinda Hage. Paul was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis, and thus a surprise life journey began. This book portrays a much happier outcome than everyone predicted. It is a no holds barred account of how […]
This document explores the transformative work of Pathfinders, a person-centered development project helping students with developmental disabilities transition from segregated special education to active, inclusive community lives. Through personalized planning, focused staff support, and collaborative workshops, Pathfinders empowers students to uncover their unique capacities, connect with local opportunities, and build meaningful relationships. The project […]
Discovering the Promise of Supported Living: A Guide to Transformative Change This insightful document, More than Just a New Address by John O’Brien and Connie Lyle O’Brien, explores the shift from traditional residential services to supported living for people with developmental disabilities. It highlights how supported living empowers individuals to live in homes of […]
This inspiring document, What More Is Possible for Joaquin?, shares the remarkable journey of Joaquin, a man with complex developmental disabilities, and his family’s unwavering commitment to his freedom and quality of life. After 22 years in institutional care, Joaquin’s family and allies fought tirelessly to transition him into a personalized supported living arrangement, […]
This insightful document, “Developing Individualized Supports While Closing Institutions,” explores the challenges and opportunities in transitioning people with developmental disabilities from institutional settings to community-based, individualized supports. Authored by John O’Brien and Steven J. Taylor, it highlights the dual goals of closing institutions within a reasonable timeframe and creating personalized services tailored to individual […]
“Reflections on in Control – 2: Lessons for National Implementation,” explores the transformative impact of the in Control initiative on UK social care policy. Focused on self-directed support and personal budgets, it highlights how in Control has shaped national policies like “Putting People First,” emphasizing independent living, choice, and control for individuals receiving social […]
