This document explores how person-centred planning can drive transformation for people with learning disabilities, aligning with the priorities of Valuing People Now (VPN). It emphasizes the shift from incremental progress to bold transformation, encouraging new roles like worker, homeowner, and contributing citizen. While person-centred thinking tools are vital for improving the fit between […]
This document explores the strategic context of person-centred planning, focusing on how it can lead to better lives for people with learning disabilities. It highlights the importance of creating environments where person-centred plans can be effectively implemented, emphasizing collaboration across specialist and mainstream services like housing, transportation, and education. The authors, John O’Brien […]
RE-Visitinjing Foumndatinops of Person Center Planninag This document dives deep into the transformative power of person-centered practices, exploring how they can foster resilience, recovery, and hope. Written by John O’Brien, it revisits the foundations of person-centered work, emphasizing its role in creating meaningful community connections and empowering individuals to lead self-directed, fulfilling lives. […]
A Guide to Meaningful Support for People with Learning Disabilities This document dives deep into the heart of what makes support for people with learning disabilities truly impactful. It emphasizes the importance of building respectful, trustworthy relationships that connect minds, hearts, and hands to foster meaningful community participation. The focus is on […]
This document explores how person-centred planning can drive transformation for people with learning disabilities, aligning with the priorities of Valuing People Now (VPN). It emphasizes the shift from incremental progress to bold transformation, encouraging new roles like worker, homeowner, and contributing citizen. While person-centred thinking tools are vital for improving the fit between […]
SSR: Supporting Social Roles, explores a transformative approach to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities by focusing on valued social roles. Authored by John O’Brien, it introduces the concept of a “second bottom line” for service organizations—measuring success not just by financial outcomes but by the meaningful roles individuals play in their […]
Taking Person-Centered Planning Seriously: A Path to Real Change This insightful document explores the transformative power of person-centered planning in improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. Written by John O’Brien and the Breaking Boundaries in Berkshire group, it shares their hands-on experience working with four individuals who receive 24-hour support. […]
This document, written by John O’Brien, explores the evolution and impact of TASH, an international organization advocating for the inclusion of people with significant disabilities, and its deep connection to person-centered work. It dives into the origins, practices, and values of person-centered planning, direct support, and design—approaches that empower individuals with disabilities to lead […]
Discovering New Stories: A Fresh Perspective on Supporting People with Severe Disabilities This insightful document, Telling New Stories by John O’Brien and Beth Mount, explores two contrasting narratives about the same individual with severe disabilities, highlighting how storytelling shapes perceptions, actions, and outcomes. The first story, told by professionals, focuses on deficits, diagnoses, […]
The Contribution of Person-centered Planning to Care Management This document explores the transformative potential of person-centered planning in improving care management for people with disabilities. It argues that person-centered planning is more impactful when used to reshape the care management environment rather than as a routine tool for assessments and care plans. By […]