Discover the Power of Person-Centered Learning: A 15-Week Journey This guide invites you on a transformative 15-week learning journey focused on person-centered practices, citizenship, and community inclusion. Rooted in empathy and collaboration, the course encourages participants to deepen their understanding of supporting individuals with disabilities in meaningful ways. You’ll engage with rich […]
Discover the Learning Partner Guide: A Journey to Inclusion and Citizenship Welcome to a transformative 15-week learning journey designed to deepen your understanding of person-centered practices, citizenship, and community inclusion. This guide is your roadmap to creating meaningful partnerships and fostering authentic connections with individuals living with disabilities. You’ll explore the principles […]
This document, A Framework for Planning Personal Workbook, is a creative and thoughtful guide designed to help individuals discover meaningful pathways to community connection and citizenship. Developed by Carol Blessing and Connie Ferrell, the workbook uses the metaphor of a journey to empower individuals to take charge of their personal growth and future. […]
, “Dissent from Consensus,” offers a thoughtful critique of the National Quality Forum’s (NQF) Interim Report on Person-Centered Planning & Practice. Authored by seasoned advocates and practitioners in the field of developmental disabilities, it challenges the report’s approach to defining and implementing person-centered planning. The authors argue that the report’s framework leans too […]
his document explores the transformative concept of Citizen-Centered Leadership, emphasizing the importance of shifting from system-centered approaches to community-driven inclusion for people with disabilities. It challenges traditional disability and consumer models, advocating for authentic citizenship as a universal principle to unite all people. Through reflections on Mayer Shevin’s poem The Language of Us/Them and insights […]
khis field guide, created by the Northeast Arc Transition Collaborative, is a practical resource for educators, service providers, and families aiming to support youth with disabilities in their transition from school to adult life. It emphasizes person-centered planning, a student-driven approach that focuses on individual strengths, interests, and goals. The guide shares insights […]