This document explores the complexities of person-centered planning, emphasizing the importance of aligning resources, clarity of purpose, and social innovation to support individuals in achieving meaningful roles and relationships. It highlights how uncertainty—whether in imagining a person’s potential or organizing action—can demand greater investment in planning approaches like MAPS, PATH, or Personal Futures Planning. […]
This document, authored by David Pitonyak and John O’Brien, dives into effective behavior support for individuals with disabilities, particularly those whose behavior challenges others. It emphasizes the importance of skilled specialists—like Behavior Therapists or Consultants—who bring values, beliefs, and relationship-building skills to their work. The core message is that behavior issues often stem […]
This document, Finding A Way Toward Everyday Lives: The Contribution of Person Centered Planning by John O’Brien and Herbert Lovett, explores the transformative power of person-centered planning (PCP) in creating inclusive, meaningful futures for people with disabilities. Rooted in humanity, love, and justice, PCP is a family of approaches that prioritize the individual’s unique […]
Getting More of Life: Improving Timeliness in Person-Centred Approaches This insightful document explores how person-centred planning can empower individuals with learning disabilities to lead fuller, more independent lives. Through Kim’s inspiring story, readers see how everyday choices—like where to live or how to manage money—can transform lives when supported by inclusive systems and strong […]
Great Moments in Person-Centered Science: A Historic Debate in Ashgabat Step back in time to February 29, 1912, as the First World Congress of Behaviorists Scientifically Investigating Person-Centered Planning (BS-IPP) unfolds in Ashgabat. This fascinating document captures a pivotal moment in the evolution of person-centered science, where leading thinkers gathered to debate the […]
Great Moments in Person-Centered Science: A Historic Debate in Ashgabat Step back in time to February 29, 1912, as the First World Congress of Behaviorists Scientifically Investigating Person-Centered Planning (BS-IPP) unfolds in Ashgabat. This fascinating document captures a pivotal moment in the evolution of person-centered science, where leading thinkers gathered to debate the […]
This document dives into the transformative journey of creating inclusive, person-centered systems that empower individuals, families, and communities. It explores strategies for redesigning services to better support people and their allies, emphasizing collaboration between specialist and mainstream sectors. Key themes include the importance of flexible budgets, accessible resources, and fostering partnerships to enhance […]
Learning to Listen: A Guide to Building Connection and Understanding This insightful document by John O’Brien and Connie Lyle O’Brien explores the transformative power of listening, especially when engaging with people who communicate in unconventional ways or face isolation and discrimination. It emphasizes that listening goes beyond hearing words—it’s about resonating emotionally, mentally, and […]
This document explores the transformative power of listening and its impact on personal and collective change. Based on Otto Scharmer’s framework from the U.Lab edX course, it introduces four levels of listening—Downloading, Debating, Dialogue, and Collective Creativity—each unlocking deeper understanding and connection. At Level 1 (Downloading), listening reinforces existing ideas, leading to minimal change. […]
Never Give Up: Assets Inc.’s Commitment to Community Life for All This inspiring document dives into the transformative work of Assets, Inc., a trailblazing organization in Anchorage, Alaska, dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities—especially those deemed “too difficult to serve.” For over 20 years, Assets has championed individualized supports rooted in […]