John O’Brien & Connie Lyle O’Brien: Articles

This document, “Selected US Resources on Leadership and the Activation of Citizenship,” is a curated...

This document explores the challenges faced by people with learning disabilities in living a “good...

This document explores how national policies can create positive opportunities for people with learning disabilities...

This document explores the concept of “most integrated” services for people with developmental disabilities, emphasizing...

This insightful document, crafted by John O’Brien, explores how communities can thrive by embracing inclusion...

This document, authored by John O’Brien, explores the transition of Dane County’s developmental disabilities support...

This document dives into the evaluation of Partners in Policymaking, a program designed to empower...

Heading West: A Journey Toward Person-Centered Work ​ This document invites readers to explore the...

This document, “Selected US Resources on Leadership and the Activation of Citizenship,” is a curated...

This document, “Community Support Systems for People with Severe Mental Disabilities” by John O’Brien, explores...

This document, “Alternative Forms of Influence” by John O’Brien, explores innovative approaches to planning and...

This document explores the transformative journey of the New Paths to InclUsion network, which reached...

This document explores how person-centred partnerships can transform the lives of people with learning disabilities...

Changing the World, One Person at a Time: Reflections on the Final Session ​ This...

Cultivating Capacity II: A Guide to Person-Centered Practices ​ This fieldbook, written by John O’Brien,...

This document, “Reviewing Organization Capacity for Person-Centered Work” by John O’Brien, is a thoughtful guide...

This document dives into “Model Coherency,” a key dimension of human service quality assessed by...

This document, “Reviewing Organization Capacity for Person-Centered Work” by John O’Brien, is a thoughtful guide...

Discovering the Dane County Difference: A Story of Social Innovation ​ This document dives into...

Discovering Community Living: Learning from Innovations in Services for People with Mental Retardation ​ This...

Navigating the Crooked Map Zone: A Guide to Quality in Disability Services ​ This insightful...

Two Paths to Development: A Guide to Transforming Human Services ​ In Two Paths to...

Action Learning for Quality Improvement: A Collaborative Approach to Disability Services ​ This insightful document...

Adapting to Scarcity: Building a Sustainable Service System for Developmental Disabilities ​ This insightful document...

This document, authored by John O’Brien, explores the transformative power of person-centered approaches in fostering...

This document explores the transformative power of person-centered planning (PCP) in creating meaningful change for...

This document explores the evolving challenges and opportunities in creating systems that truly support people...

This insightful document, What’s Worth Working For? ​ Leadership for Better Quality Human Services by...

Doing More With More: A Guide to Inclusive Support and Social Innovation ​ This insightful...

Mapping the Inner States of Change Creators: A Guide to Transformative Thinking ​ This insightful...

This insightful document, Changing the Pattern by Connie Lyle O’Brien and John O’Brien, explores a...

The document explains that funding priorities significantly impact inclusion efforts. ​ When funding is limited,...

This document explores the NYSACRA Learning Institute’s transformative approach to individualized supports for people with...

This document introduces Theory U, a transformative approach to creating better services for people with...

This document, “Where Does Innovation Come From?” ​ by John O’Brien, explores the dynamics of...

This insightful document by John O’Brien and Beth Mount explores how human service organizations can...

What’s in a Word? Exploring “Valorization” with John O’Brien In this thought-provoking piece, John O’Brien...

This guide, crafted by John O’Brien and Beth Mount, dives into the transformative power of...

This document explores the fascinating history and evolution of person-centered planning for people with developmental...

Unlocking Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities ​ This insightful document explores how employment support...

Discovering the Choice System: Empowering Employment for People with Severe Disabilities ​ This document dives...

This insightful document by John O’Brien dives into the transformative world of supported employment for...

This inspiring document, One Day at a Time, tells the story of Ray Browning, a...

This document is a practical and inspiring guide for service providers committed to helping people...

This document offers a reflective and insightful journey through Georgia’s social innovation landscape from the...

This insightful document explores the challenges and opportunities in creating meaningful change within organizations that...

This insightful document explores how people with substantial disabilities and their allies can create stronger,...

This document is a thoughtful guide for service providers who want to make a real...

This insightful document, “Embracing Ignorance, Error, & Fallibility: Competencies for Leadership of Effective Services,” by...

This reflective piece by John O’Brien dives into the transformative journey of institutional reform for...

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