Module (40) - Person Centered Planning
Identify the simple plans: a. What to eat for dinner. b. Buying a home. c. What to plant in the garden d. Applying to college. e. What to wear to work. f. Living a healthier lifestyle.
a c e
How can you tell when a life has meaning?
a. Choice and Control b. Continuity and Safety c. Social roles that include community and intimacy d. Age and culturally appropriate activities
Number these statements from 1 to 4 in the order they should take place if an adolescent/adult demonstrates a need for support in decision-making. ______ The court appoints the parent as a legal guardian for financial and medical decisions only. ______ A parent petitions to become their legal guardian. ______ The PC/QDDP meets with the parent to discuss finances. ______ An individual approaches/reaches age 18.
3 2 4 1
What is contained in this section of the OSP? Decisions & Minutes:
A record of what was discussed and what conclusions the team came to.
What is the following core value and an example? Life has many Seasons:
Activities are culturally and age appropriate. People in their 60s may cut back no work hours.
Which of the following describe ways that direct support professionals provide information that will assist the team in the Person Centered Planning process? a. Assisting with assessments that are used in Person Centered Planning b. Regular documentation c. Supporting the person to prepare for his or her meeting d. Sharing information at the meeting e. Sharing information with others who will be attending the meeting f. All of the above
All of the above.
What is contained in this section of the OSP? Objectives:
Are outcomes or steps that lead to achievement of a goal.
Answer these questions about your agencies' policies for developing personcentered plans. What informal rules are followed by staff?
As they carry out the plan they are the best to to contribute whether it is working or not. T hey also help individual overcome their self-defeating behavior to achieve their goals and help them understand discussions and decisions made during the meeting.
Here is a list of people who might be on a team. Describe how each of these team members contributes to the person-centered planning process; Consultant
Brings special knowledge needed by the team.
What is contained in this section of the OSP? Goals:
Broad statements about what the person wants to accomplish and criteria for how the team will know it was met.
Why is it important to support people to discover their dreams?
Builds confidence.
Why is it important to make sure people achieve their goals?
Builds trust with the person and ensures they are living a meaningful life.
Ask someone to record discussion and decisions during the meeting. a. Review the previous goals b. Share information with the team c. Plan the meeting d. Lead the meeting e. Capture team discussion
Capture team discussion
Record important decisions using clip art and key words. a. Review the previous goals b. Share information with the team c. Plan the meeting d. Lead the meeting e. Capture team discussion
Capture team discussion.
What is contained in this section of the OSP? Personal Information:
Contact information, date plan was written, and facts about the persons age and gender.
What is contained in this section of the OSP? Strengths and Needs:
Discusses the persons preferences and what kinds of supports are helpful.
True (or) False: Easy to understand plans are created only for the benefit of people with disabilities.
False
True (or) False: Encouragement from professionals and families has little impact on a person's choices to pursue integrated employment.
False
True (or) False: Every person with disabilities, who isn't currently employed, understands the value of work wants to be employed
False
True (or) False: Federal agencies are the only entities advocating for increasing integrated employment options for people with disabilities.
False
True (or) False: People are more likely to go along with plans if people who know them well help helped to create the plan.
False
True (or) False: Person centered planning ensures that only easy goals will be included.
False
True (or) False: Person centered planning is a guarantee people will meet their goals.
False
True (or) False: Person centered planning is easier and faster than other types of planning.
False
True (or) False: Plans become real when the plans are written by the team.
False
True (or) False: Some plans are legal documents. They cannot be adapted for people with limited reading ability.
False
Does your agency use Therap? If so, which modules do they use?
GERs, RMAP, OSP, ID, and ISP Data
Here is a list of people who might be on a team. Describe how each of these team members contributes to the person-centered planning process; Direct Support Professional
Has the most involvement in carrying out the plan
Here is a list of people who might be on a team. Describe how each of these team members contributes to the person-centered planning process; PC/QDDP/Team Facilitator
Helps the person lead the meeting, make sure everyone is supported to participate.
Here is a list of people who might be on a team. Describe how each of these team members contributes to the person-centered planning process; Some one who knows the person well
In the best position to make sure the plan will work for the person and can share their unique perspective and history
What is contained in this section of the OSP? Dreams/Nightmares:
Information that gives the team a vision for the kind of life that would have meaning for this person.
Why is it important to work as a team in PCP?
It makes it easier to solve challenges and be creative.
Put all the meeting steps into a PowerPoint and show the person how to advance each slide. a. Review the previous goals b. Share information with the team c. Plan the meeting d. Lead the meeting e. Capture team discussion
Lead the meeting
Record an audio file of pivotal questions to ask the team. Help the person activate it at key points in the meeting. a. Review the previous goals b. Share information with the team c. Plan the meeting d. Lead the meeting e. Capture team discussion
Lead the meeting.
Why is it important to give people information about their options?
Leads to self-determination.
Answer these questions about your agencies' policies for developing person-centered plans. Does the person you support understand or have a copy of his or her plan?
Many of our individuals are young children who do not understand their plans or do not fully participate in their services so we used family centered planning and work with parents to develop plans.
Describe the special tasks a QDDP/PC may need to complete during a meeting.
Meet with person and DSPs to prepare for meeting and send out invitations to other team members. During the meeting the QDDP is expected lead the discussion and summarize the results.
Describe 2 skills the PC/QDDP/meeting facilitator needs to have.
Must be organized, have good communication skills, and the ability to lead a team in solving challenges and resolving conflict
If your agency does not use Therap, where are the Person Centered Plans kept?
N/A - they are stored in Therap.
Answer these questions about your agencies' policies for developing personcentered plans. Does your agency use ground rules in meetings?
No.
What is the following core value and an example? Everyone Needs Choice and Control:
PCP is not about making people into good workers but supporting people's dreams. Someone is offered 2 outfits or asked what they'd prefer to wear.
What name has your agency given to the Person Centered Plan
PCSP or OSP
What is the following core value and an example? Everyone Learns Differently:
People do best when learning with methods adapted to their strengths. People use pictures to help them remember or leave objects where they can be seen.
What is the following core value and an example? Everyone Learns from Others:
People may need more than accommodations but shown how to do the activity. Even if they have a cookbook, the person may need to be shown how to food looks when completely cooked.
What is the following core value and an example? Everyone can Contribute:
People should grow because of not in spite of us. Volunteer work, cooking with person instead of for them.
What is the following core value and an example? Learning is Lifelong:
People with DD can learn new skills throughout their lifetime. A person in their 50s may go to a funeral and learn about death and dying.
What is the following core value and an example? Everyone Needs Support:
People with DD have the right to live in the community regardless of skill level. Some people get a ride to work until they learn to ride the bus.
Meet with the PC/QDDP. Look at photos of people who could attend. Select pictures of people to invite. a. Review the previous goals b. Share information with the team c. Plan the meeting d. Lead the meeting e. Capture team discussion
Plan the meeting
What is the following core value and an example? Everyone is Unique:
Programs should fit the person and not the other way around. Staff may need to learn new skills if working with a new person, ie. deaf.
What title has your agency given to the people that coordinate the plan?
QDDP or Case Manager
What are your responsibilities related to the Person Centered Plan?
QDDP: Write the plan DSP: Learn and follow the plan
Use a visual aid to show how much has been accomplished (chart/pie chart) a. Review the previous goals b. Share information with the team c. Plan the meeting d. Lead the meeting e. Capture team discussion
Review the previous goals
Use bar graphs that show how much is accomplished. a. Review the previous goals b. Share information with the team c. Plan the meeting d. Lead the meeting e. Capture team discussion
Review the previous goals.
Bring ideas in a format he/she can understand; a. Review the previous goals b. Share information with the team c. Plan the meeting d. Lead the meeting e. Capture team discussion
Share information with the team.
Bring photos that show some of this person's strengths and dreams for the future. a. Review the previous goals b. Share information with the team c. Plan the meeting d. Lead the meeting e. Capture team discussion
Share information with the team.
Set the date. Put a sticker, clip art or date on your calendar. a. Review the previous goals b. Share information with the team c. Plan the meeting d. Lead the meeting e. Capture team discussion
Share information with the team.
Answer these questions about your agencies' policies for developing personcentered plans. Where are any policies kept? _________________________
SharePoint and guardian handbook
When and how can plan be changed?
Team meeting must be requested for significant life changes but is reviewed at minimum annually.
Frank always sits quietly at his meetings but does not respond well when his team asks him question in the meeting. You know Frank does not want to be put on the spot but has a lot to share. What would you do to help him share information at the meeting?
The QDDP should meet with Frank prior to the meeting to plan. They can make a understandable table of goals or a powerpoint with key points.
Name three ways that people with disabilities can be supported to invite others to their meeting.
The person can meet with the QDDP before the meeting to prerecord video or makes invites for the person to give to people. Then set a date and mark it on their calendar with a sticker. Then help the person take care of the details and remember what happens at the meeting.
Here is a list of people who might be on a team. Describe how each of these team members contributes to the person-centered planning process; Person with a disability
They are the reason we have a plan and our goal is to involve them as much as possible.
What is contained in this section of the OSP? Background Information (social history):
This section tells about personal preferences and what other people say about what the person has accomplished. It also includes information about what kind of support is helpful.
Suppose when people came to the meeting they had an agenda to help them. Look at the sample agenda below. Read the headings: What I Do, What I Can Say, and What's Next. Now fill in the next blanks with some examples of your own. Share your goals:
This year I got a job at taco bell. Show a scrap book of photos. Next I will get promoted to cashier.
Read the goal below. List things you might do from the start to help Sara achieve her goal. List more things you will do every day or week: At the end of the year, Sara will send or respond to daily emails from family and friends without help from others. Sara has her own laptop and reads emails, recipes, lists and short stories. She can copy words but tires easily.
To start: Create a word bank of responses, install AI. Weekly: Help her decide what messages to keep Listen to her comments about email.
True (or) False: Actions by Federal agencies suggest that employment of people with significant disabilities is a national priority.
True
True (or) False: Easy to understand plans benefit many members of the team.
True
True (or) False: One benefit of integrated employment can be an increase in connections and social capital.
True
True (or) False: One of the major barriers to increasing the number of people in integrated work settings is low expectations related to employment for people with disabilities.
True
True (or) False: People are more likely to go along with plans they help create.
True
True (or) False: Person Centered Planning plays a critical role in increasing employment outcomes for people with I/DD.
True
True (or) False: Person centered planning brings together different ideas, viewpoints, knowledge, and experience.
True
True (or) False: Person centered planning helps support a positive life and prevent negative life events.
True
True (or) False: Person centered planning helps the team consider a variety of supports to assist the person in reaching their goals.
True
True (or) False: Person centered planning is required by accreditation agencies.
True
True (or) False: Plans become real when the plans are used by someone as a guide.
True
True (or) False: Plans in easy to understand language with pictures symbols increase the likelihood that the person with a disability will be able to use the plan.
True
True (or) False: Plans must be developed using technical terms in order to meet funding and accreditation standards.
True
True (or) False: The person centered team will need to provide individualized support to each individual based on where the person is on the path to employment.
True
True (or) False: While some plans are legal documents, a simpler copy can be made.
True
True (or) False: Person centered planning helps people tackle complex goals.
True.
True (or) False: To achieve positive employment outcomes, work may need to be presented as a high priority across the lifespan.
True.
What is contained in this section of the OSP? Supports or Action Steps:
Written steps staff members need to do to achieve each objective such as how to respond.
Answer these questions about your agencies' policies for developing personcentered plans. Are the policies written down for you to follow? Yes/No
Yes
A person may want to invite his or her friend, classmate, or co-worker to the team meeting because they: a. are experts in the team planning process b. are important people in the person with a disability's life c. help the person share in the team planning experience d. know the agency policies and procedures e. usually know the person well
b c e
Identify the comprehensive life goals: a. What to eat for dinner. b. Buying a home. c. What to plant in the garden d. Applying to college. e. What to wear to work. f. Living a healthier lifestyle.
b d f
Studies have found that people with disabilities want opportunities to: a. Do meaningful work b. Demonstrate their skills and talents c. Choose their own careers, and have the same opportunities for career advancement as people without disabilities d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following are important outcomes that people can achieve through meaningful work: a. Improved physical and mental health. b. Improved self-esteem. c. Wages. d. All of the above.
d. All of the above
______________ often need information about work, career exploration, employment supports, and how work will impact the person's life. a. Families of the person with a disability b. Young adults in high school and working age adults with disabilities c. Members of the person's support network d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Marty's goal is to work as a cook at Taco John's at least two hours a week. Marty has never had a paying job before. List some actions that staff might take at home:
1. Help Marty practice working for 2 hours. 2. Help Marty care for uniform. 3. Help Marty get to work on time.
Marty's goal is to work as a cook at Taco John's at least two hours a week. Marty has never had a paying job before. List some actions that staff might take at work:
1. Help Marty practice wrapping food. 2. Teach Marty to greet coworkers. 3. Teach Marty to cash his paycheck.
What parts are in each Person Centered Plan
1. Personal information 2. Team members 3. Social history 4. Dreams, nightmares, wishes 5. Strengths and needs 6. Goals 7. Objectives 8. Support/Action steps 9. Decisions/Minutes
Describe at least two steps teams can take to make decisions about when and where meetings should be held.
1. Place/Time most comfortable for the person' 2. Works for other team members
List five people that are often found on teams.
1. QDDP 2. Someone who knows the person well 3. Family 4. Direct Support Professionals 5. Consultant/Expertise
Describe two main purposes for a plan that is used to document the team's discussions, goals, services, supports and decisions. The plan is designed to help someone:
1. Reach their goals 2. Live a meaningful life
Name at least 3 people with special expertise who might advise team members or train direct support professionals in how to implement a person's plan.
1. Speech Pathologist 2. Nurse 3. Psychologist 4. Employer
List some actions that take place during a meeting that someone may like to try;
1. Thank everyone for coming. 2. Pass out agenda 3. Share goals from last year. 4. Share a picture of dreams and futures.
List 6 skills that people with disabilities may learn from planning
1. Understand if then relationships 2. Follow rules/guides 3. Visualizing 4. Recognize symbols 5. Reading simple information words 6. Organize thinking to solve challenges
Give examples of 4 simple challenges that can undermine or threaten person centered planning.
1. Values are not shared. 2. New team members. 3. Plans aren't followed. 4. DSPs don't share important information.
Think about a person you support. Describe one example of how you could involve the person in deciding if he/she has met a goal or an objective.
1. Video tape the person 2. Create a scrapbook of accomplishments 3. Make a list of steps the person has achieved. 4. Use objects or counters so when all boxes are filled they know the goal is met. 5. Use chart or line graphs
Can you think of other ways that people can take control of their meeting?
1. Write a plan in a way the person can understand with symbols or pictures 2. Get the person involved in the meeting by preplanning and helping them invite who they want. 3. Create ways they can share at the meeting by creating forms, power points, or scrap books
