Unit 40 Person Centered Planning

10. When preparing for a team meeting, what questions will do you need to ask about the person's current plan and how will you find the answers?

(Answers will vary - what are the goals, are they met, how do we know, are they working for the person, how quickly were they met)

How can you tell when a life has meaning?

(answers vary) a. life has meaning when you live where you want to live, do what you want to do and spend time with people you enjoy. b. life involves work and play, challenge and comfort, familiar routines and some adventure. c. People who live a meaningful life have choice and control over everyday events. d. They have continuity In their relationships and they feel safe. Life also has meaning when you have a valued role in your community and when it includes the friendships and intimacy you desire. f. life takes on a meaning when you participate in the normal rhythms and activities for someone of your age and culture. g. And when that is no longer possible because of advanced age or the near likelihood of death then life has meaning when you are supposed to manage your pain and decide how you are supported to manage your pain and decide how you want to live the remainder of your days.

3. When technical terms can't be avoided at the Person Centered Planning meeting, be sure you ____________________.

(define these terms for people who might not understand).

Read the story in the box below. Respond to each item in the box to the right. Alice is leading a team meeting for Mary for the first time. Mary has invited her family, and two friends from high school to be on her team. Staff members from her residential program and a new job coach are also at the meeting. Mary is 22 year's old and has just moved away from home into an apartment for the first time. Mary wants a job and plans to give a party next weekend. "Mom would never let me have a party at home and now I can," she tells the team. Mary's mom is not sure that is a good idea and is expecting you to tell Mary that she needs to wait or be careful. Mary worked in the cafeteria at her school and babysat her younger brother. She can read romance novels and newspapers but is easily taken advantage of by others. Mary has a boyfriend and she is hoping he will buy her a ring for her birthday. Mary is sure her new roommate will be her best friend. She plans to go shopping for a new bedspread this weekend. Her parents are the representative payee for her government benefits. -List 3 strengths for Mary

* Brave * Has goals * Work experience

7. You must be prepared to speak up and to respond at a team meeting. List two strategies you can use to prepare to speak and respond at the meeting.

* Call the PC/QDDP * Ask for an agenda * Observe several meetings * Make a list of five key ideas to bring * Create the list with the person receiving support * Show them to co-workers - get feedback * Practice what to say at a staff meeting

Alice is leading a team meeting for Mary for the first time. Mary has invited her family, and two friends from high school to be on her team. Staff members from her residential program and a new job coach are also at the meeting. Mary is 22 year's old and has just moved away from home into an apartment for the first time. Mary wants a job and plans to give a party next weekend. "Mom would never let me have a party at home and now I can," she tells the team. Mary's mom is not sure that is a good idea and is expecting you to tell Mary that she needs to wait or be careful. Mary worked in the cafeteria at her school and babysat her younger brother. She can read romance novels and newspapers but is easily taken advantage of by others. Mary has a boyfriend and she is hoping he will buy her a ring for her birthday. Mary is sure her new roommate will be her best friend. She plans to go shopping for a new bedspread this weekend. Her parents are the representative payee for her government benefits. - Describe her vision for the future

* Have a job * Enjoy life * Do what other young people do

List four solutions to possible challenges or barriers to any goals that are important to the person you are supporting.

* List what others have done * Visit with a consultant to get ideas * Ask the person's family to comment (with permission) * Ask the person what they think will work * Re-state challenges as needs (Example: Mary doesn't take the time to cook and wants to eat out every night = Mary needs easy-to-fix favorite meals). * Look for ideas in online search engines or videos * Visit with an employer or community expert

Alice is leading a team meeting for Mary for the first time. Mary has invited her family, and two friends from high school to be on her team. Staff members from her residential program and a new job coach are also at the meeting. Mary is 22 year's old and has just moved away from home into an apartment for the first time. Mary wants a job and plans to give a party next weekend. "Mom would never let me have a party at home and now I can," she tells the team. Mary's mom is not sure that is a good idea and is expecting you to tell Mary that she needs to wait or be careful. Mary worked in the cafeteria at her school and babysat her younger brother. She can read romance novels and newspapers but is easily taken advantage of by others. Mary has a boyfriend and she is hoping he will buy her a ring for her birthday. Mary is sure her new roommate will be her best friend. She plans to go shopping for a new bedspread this weekend. Her parents are the representative payee for her government benefits. -List a potential goal

* Mary will have a safe party at her new apartment

List the steps that many agencies follow to create plans.

1. Greet everyone. Make introductions. 2. Review the person's current life situation 3. Talk about his or her strengths, dreams and vision for the future 4. Identify some possible goals 5. Discuss any support or teaching the person will need to help reach the goals 6. Identify possible solutions for any challenges that might prevent the person from meeting the goals.

13. When and how do Person Centered Planning teams in this agency: (Answers will vary.

13. When and how do Person Centered Planning teams in this agency: (Answers will vary.

Which of the following describe ways that DSP's 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 with others who will be attending the meeting e. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Number these statements from 1-4 in the order they should take place if an adolescent/adult demonstrates a need for support in decision making. (1)The court appoints the parents as a legal guardian for financial and medical decisions only.(2) A parent petitions to become their legal guardian.(3) The PC Meets with the person to discuss finances.(4)An individual approaches the age of 18.

Answer: Individual approaches 18, A parent Petitions for legal guardianship, The court appoints parent as a legal guardian for finance and medical decisions only. the PC meets with the parents to discuss finances.

Define: This section tells about personal preferences and what other people say about what the person has accomplished. It also includes information about what kinds of support is helpful.

Background Information

What other roles do DSP's have in getting ready for the meeting?

Being ready with ideas to contribute, helping the person prepare, knowing what works and having solutions to propose.

8. Explain why it is important to share your ideas in positive terms in a meeting. Give an example of how you would share a concern about someone's behavior in positive terms.

Carson likes to stay up late and watch TV. He refuses to go to bed and is too tired to get up for work. Accept any effort to restate this challenge in positive terms. Example: Carson, you like to go to bed when you are ready. I am concerned that you may not be getting enough sleep. I know you have been tired in the morning.

Define: Are broad statements about what the person wants to accomplish in a big way and why. Each one needs criterion so that the team can tell when it has been met.

Goals

Alice is leading a team meeting for Mary for the first time. Mary has invited her family, and two friends from high school to be on her team. Staff members from her residential program and a new job coach are also at the meeting. Mary is 22 year's old and has just moved away from home into an apartment for the first time. Mary wants a job and plans to give a party next weekend. "Mom would never let me have a party at home and now I can," she tells the team. Mary's mom is not sure that is a good idea and is expecting you to tell Mary that she needs to wait or be careful. Mary worked in the cafeteria at her school and babysat her younger brother. She can read romance novels and newspapers but is easily taken advantage of by others. Mary has a boyfriend and she is hoping he will buy her a ring for her birthday. Mary is sure her new roommate will be her best friend. She plans to go shopping for a new bedspread this weekend. Her parents are the representative payee for her government benefits. Describe a conflict that Mary might have with her family.

Having fun vs. being safe

1. Person Centered Planning is a way of thinking about and planning with people that shows respect for their ___________, ________ & ________

Interests, hopes and dreams

4. How would you go about finding out this information from the people you support?

Interview, read file, conversation, ask others, observe, etc.

Define: Are outcomes or steps that, when met, lead to achievement of a goal

Objectives

Describe in your own words what "need-to-know" means. Who needs to know about someone's plan?

People who have to carry out the plan need to know what it says. This can include family if they will be supporting the person when they visit home.

Your module says that to prepare for a meeting you should get to know the _______ and their ________.

Person and their plan.

Alice is leading a team meeting for Mary for the first time. Mary has invited her family, and two friends from high school to be on her team. Staff members from her residential program and a new job coach are also at the meeting. Mary is 22 year's old and has just moved away from home into an apartment for the first time. Mary wants a job and plans to give a party next weekend. "Mom would never let me have a party at home and now I can," she tells the team. Mary's mom is not sure that is a good idea and is expecting you to tell Mary that she needs to wait or be careful. Mary worked in the cafeteria at her school and babysat her younger brother. She can read romance novels and newspapers but is easily taken advantage of by others. Mary has a boyfriend and she is hoping he will buy her a ring for her birthday. Mary is sure her new roommate will be her best friend. She plans to go shopping for a new bedspread this weekend. Her parents are the representative payee for her government benefits. How will the team balance the need to support Mary and keep her safe?

Show Mary how to have fun in a safe way. Teach Mary about healthy relationships.

Describe 2 skills the PC meeting facilitator needs to have and special tasks that they may complete during a meeting.

Skills: needs to be organized, have good communication skills, and the ability to lead the team in solving challenges and resolving conflicts. Tasks: Meets the individual before the meeting and also invites DSP's to help the person prepare for the meeting.

Name at least 3 people with special expertise who might advise team members or train DSP's in how to implement a person's plan.

Speech language pathologist Nurse Psychologist

Teams often write out the steps staff members need to do to achieve each objective. This can include what to say and how to respond to provide support.

Supports or Action Steps

15. A plan that uses what the person knows about his or her likes and dislikes is more personalized. Fill in the blank below with your ideas for signs or behaviors that can tell you about someone you support's preferences when they do not or could speak. (Answers will vary. Accept any two or more examples that are similar for each category)

Think about the Signs Ask Questions Look for answers How can you tell? Self expression: What are this person's favorite activities? Foods, TV shows, games, places to go, animals, music, colors, clothes, being alone, friends, objects or toys Feelings: What do they feel strongly about? Calming, happy, motivates, dislikes, fears, relaxes, worries, regrets, strong beliefs Relationships: What people are important to them? Why? Communication style, affection, friendships, responses to others, sense of humor Choices: What is important in this person's routines? Food, clothing, activities, sports, bedtime, bathing, shopping, hygiene, travel, meals, medications, therapy Physical: What is this person's body saying Best time of day, energy level, medication effect, stamina, control, frustration level

Actions by federal agencies suggest that employment of people with significant disabilities is a national priority. (true or false)

True

People are more likely to go along with plans they help create (True or False)

True

Person Centered Planning plays a critical role in increasing employment outcomes for people with DD (True or False)

True

Plans become Real when they are used by someone as a guide (True or False)

True

Plans in easy to understand language with picture symbols increase the likelihood that the person with a disability will be able to use the plan (True or False)

True

Plans must be developed using technical terms in order to meet funding and accreditation standards. (True or False)

True

True or False, For individuals who are currently on a path to employment but not currently employed, the team is focused on employment possibilities rather than impossibilities or limitations.

True

True or False, If we are committed to person centered career planning, we will take the time to ask people if they are satisfied with their jobs or if they have any concerns at their Person Centered Planning meeting.

True

True or False, One benefit of integrated employment can be an increase in connections and social capital

True

True or False, The team needs to consider where the person is in their Path to Employment when setting Employment goals during the Person Centered Planning meeting.

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 of employment.

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 or False)

True

True or false, to achieve positive employment outcomes, work may need to be presented as a high priority across the lifespan.

True

While some plans are legal documents, simpler copy can be made. (True or False)

True

True or False _____9. In consensus decision-making, not every member of the group has an equal opportunity to influence the final decision. ____10. Silence during consensus decision-making can be mistaken for consent. ____11. There are 5 steps to consensus decision-making. ____ 12. The first step in consensus decision-making is agreeing on a common definition of the challenge.

__F___9. In consensus decision-making, not every member of the group has an equal opportunity to influence the final decision. __T__10. Silence during consensus decision-making can be mistaken for consent. __F__11. There are 5 steps to consensus decision-making. __T__ 12. The first step in consensus decision-making is agreeing on a common definition of the challenge.

6. Check all of the items below that make a true statement. Direct support professionals excel in Person Centered Planning team meetings when they look for and respond to opportunities to: _____a. share positive information _____b. affirm others _____c. describe the residential program _____d. explain the latest challenge _____e. clarify information _____f. solve challenges

__X__a. share positive information __X__b. affirm others _____c. describe the residential program _____d. explain the latest challenge __X__e. clarify information __X__f. solve challenges

_____ document what was learned through the discovery process a. Employment profile b. resume c. Case file

a. Employment profile

Name 3 shared values. (Accept any 3 from this list).

a. Help the person achieve outcomes which are important to them. b. Help the person move from a position of dependence toward a position of independence. c. Help the person move from powerlessness toward having more control over his or her environment. d. Help the person move from basic to more complex behaviors to adapt or cope with more and more complex situations. e. Help the person move from negatively valued behaviors to more positively valued responses. f. Help the person to both exercise his or her own rights and be responsible for the outcomes of their actions on others. g. Help the person develop a wider-base of relationships to extend beyond the service agency.

List 3 things you can do to look and act as a good role model for others at the team meeting.

a. Listen, take turns, speak up b. Be on time, take notes c. Dress professionally

List 5 people that are often found on teams

a. PC b. Someone who knows the person well. c. family d. DSP e. Consultant

Describe how each of these team members contributes to the person-centered planning process. tell why they're important. 1. Person with a disability 2.PC 3.DSP 4.Someone who knows the person well. 5. Consultant

a. They are the reason we have a plan, our goal is to involve them as much as possible b. Helps the person lead the meeting to make sure everyone is supported to participate c. Has the most involvement in carrying out the plan from day to day. d. In the best position to make sure the plan will work for the person and share their unique history. e. Brings special knowledge needed by the team.

Name three ways that people with disabilities can be supported to invite others to their meeting

a. meet with the PC before the meeting b. Use simple words and clip art to make an invitation to the meeting c. Deliver the invitation in person or by email or mail d. Use a pre-recorded phone messafe to send to someone you plan to invite e. set the date. f. Put a sticker, clip art or date for the meeting on your calendar g. View a video to help you remember what happens at a meeting h. Ask someone else to take care of these details for you

describe two main purposes for a plan that is used to document the team's discussions, goals, services, supports and decisions. The plan us designed to help someone:

a. reach their goals b. live a meaningful life

Steps in Person centered planning:

a. review the previous goals b. share information with the team c. plan the meeting d. lead the meeting e. capture team discussion

Describe at least two steps teams can make decisions about when and where meetings should be held.

a. select a place and time the person is most comfortable with using. b. Make sure it works for others on the team.

Which of the following are reasons that people with disabilities may need extra support in finding meaningful work?

a.Limited work and life experience on which to base job search decisions b. limited expectations for themselves c. limited experience in making decisions for themselves d. supporters sometimes have difficulty identifying successful job matched e. limited information about jobs

Studies have found that people with disabilities want opportunities to: a. meaningful work b. Demonstrate their skills and talents c. Choose their own career, and have the same opportunities for career advancements as people without disabilities d. All of the above

all of the above

The next step after Discovery is to translate what was learned about the person into a. assessment scores b. job possibilities c. volunteer opportunities d. Goals and objectives

b. Job possibilities

Which of the following are descriptors of the Discovery Process? a.A way to compare people against others or standards b. spending time with a person to take a close look at their life c. Deficit or problem based d. a way to discover peoples strengths in places familiar and comfortable e. a strategy to convert life activities into job possibilities f. a way to look at the life a person has led; the current life; the current life; the life the person wants to lead g. planning support for job seekers who need intensive individualized efforts I. Especially suited for matching an applicant to job possibilities that make sense h. can be completed in an afternoon

b. spending time with a person to take a close look at their life e. a strategy to convert life activities into job possibilities f. a way to look at the life a person has led; the current life; the current life; the life the person wants to lead g. planning support for job seekers who need intensive individualized efforts I. Especially suited for matching an applicant to job possibilities that make sense

The Employment Profile can be used to______. a. form the basis for developing employment goals in the Person Centered Planning Process b. help ensures that the team has a clear picture of the person's positive attributes c. identifies supports or accommodations that will help ensure that the job seeker will be successful at a job 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 persons life... a. families of the person with disabilities b. Young adults in high school and working age adults with disabilities c. members of the persons support network d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Two examples of __________ are reporting the results of any assessments that were given or telling what the findings mean for the person with a disability.

information sharing

When you are trying to get to know the person, you want to learn as much as you can about the persons __________ and ______ with their current life.

interests, dreams strengths, goals and satisfaction

The Person Centered Planning team uses _________ to guide the decision-making process.

shared values

14. List three criteria for judging alternatives generated during problem solving at team meetings.

• Legal and human rights • Normalization • Respect for the dignity of the person

List at least two feature of Person Centered Planning that help to make it respectful or unique.

• See others as people first. Look past any labels to find the person • Use ordinary language and images instead of professional jargon • Actively search for a person's gifts and capacities in community life; • Strengthen the voice of the person and those who know the person best • Evaluate the person's present situations in terms of valued experiences • Define desirable changes in the person's life • Decide how to implement changes and support people in reaching their goals

13. What advantages does consensus decision making have over majority rule decisions?

• Taking a vote too soon eliminates the possibility of reaching a compromise, or creative combination of points of view. • Consensus decision making increases the chances for the best possible decisions • People tend to feel the strongest commitment to decisions they helped make

5. Pivotal statements turn the Person Centered Planning team's attention to important tasks. Name at least two pivotal statements that a PC/QDDP might use to focus the team on important actions and keep the team on track. (Accept any two answers)

• Who is this person we are here to support? • What really matters to this person? • What are his or her dreams, nightmares, goals? • What are his or her most important human needs? Or What is important for this person? • What do we need to know to support this person? • What happens when this person needs assistance or training? • What are this person's greatest risks in the near future? • What would have to happen to meet their needs?