Person-Centered Planning: Finding Directions for Change Using Personal Futures Planning by Dr. Beth Mount, is a practical guide to creating meaningful, person-centered lives for individuals with disabilities. It contrasts traditional system-centered approaches with person-centered methods that focus on individual gifts, dreams, and community connections. Through tools like relationship maps, personal profiles, and community-building […]
Wish Fulfilling Justice: Creating Individualized Residential Supports with HomeBuilders, shares inspiring stories of people with disabilities living independently through AHRC New York City’s HomeBuilders program. It highlights the transformative power of person-centered planning, individualized supports, and community relationships. The program focuses on breaking cycles of poverty, disability, and exclusion by designing housing solutions […]
Building New Worlds: A Guide to Transitioning for Students with Disabilities This inspiring sourcebook, Building New Worlds, is a practical and heartfelt guide for students with disabilities transitioning from high school to adult life. Authored by Beth Mount and Connie Lyle O’Brien, it shares real-life stories and strategies from a decade of person-centered […]
Moving On: A Personal Futures Planning Workbook for Individuals with Brain Injury, is a practical guide designed to help individuals with brain injuries rebuild their lives and create a positive future. It introduces “Personal Futures Planning,” a step-by-step process that empowers users to develop mental maps for achieving their goals. The workbook is […]
This document is a comprehensive guide to discovering “what more is possible” in person-centered planning, aimed at fostering meaningful change for individuals relying on long-term support. It introduces a step-by-step framework inspired by Theory U, emphasizing deep listening, adaptive leadership, and co-creation. The guide explores how to build relationships, challenge limiting assumptions, and create […]
This document dives into the inspiring work of Beth Mount, a pioneer in person-centered planning and community inclusion for people with disabilities. It explores key concepts like citizenship, community, leadership, and the transformative power of art in creating meaningful connections. Beth emphasizes the importance of seeing people for their potential, not their limitations, […]
Discovering Pathfinders: A Journey Toward Inclusion and Independence 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 […]
This document dives into the transformative potential of the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule, exploring how it can reshape the lives of individuals relying on long-term support. Written by John O’Brien, it highlights the Rule’s purpose: ensuring Medicaid-funded services promote community integration, employment opportunities, personal choice, and equal access to resources. […]