Make A Difference

Developed in collaboration with people with developmental disabilities and families, direct support workers and managers.

Guides a Learning Journey that supports action-learning about relationship building, planning with people in a person-centered way, supporting choice, & building community inclusion. (Learning Journey workbooks are available to go with the book.)

• Promotes discovery of meaning in the work of offering direct support
• Encourages inquiry into the effects of beliefs & values on quality
• Promotes reflection on day-to-day practice to guide improvement
• Fosters the use of imagery, music & art as an aid to reflection & action planning
• Honors the accomplishments of people with developmental disabilities and their direct support workers by presenting their stories & reflections