PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING

One way DSPD continues to promote opportunities and provide support for individuals with disabilities to lead self-determined lives is through the Person-Centered Planning (PCP) process. The Person-Centered Planning (PCP) process is an individualized approach to planning services and supports to help a person achieve their goals, get the life they want for themselves, and help them reach their vision of a good life. PCP places the person at the center of the planning process as the expert of their life, interests, and talents.

Be lead by the individual where possible
Include people chosen by the individual
Provide the information that the individual needs in order to make sure that they are able to lead the planning process as much as possible, and make informed choices and decisions
Happen at times and places that are easily accessible for the individual
Reflect cultural considerations of the individual and is conducted by providing information in plain language and in a manner that is accessible to them, and those who are limited English proficient
Include tactics to resolve any conflict or disagreement that may occur during the process, and addresses any potential conflicts of interest
Offer informed choices to the individual regarding the services and supports they receive and from whom
Include a way for the individual to request updates to the plan as needed
Document if the individual considered any other settings (such as non-disability specific settings, which are settings where people with and without disabilities can go to participate or live)

The Person-Centered Planning (PCP) process results in a detailed, individualized Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP) created by the individual with support from their Person-Centered Support Team (PCST). The PCSP is a written plan that reflects the services and supports that are important to and for an individual. All individuals who receive services through DSPD must have a PCSP. The PCSP must be reviewed and updated on a yearly basis at minimum, when the individual's circumstances or needs change significantly, or when they request a change.

Reflect that the setting where the individual lives or receives services was chosen by the individual
Reflect the individual's strengths and preferences
Reflect clinical and support needs as determined through a functional assessment. A functional assessment analyzes the child or adult’s “need” for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).
Include goals and desired outcomes identified by the individual
Identify services and supports - both paid and unpaid - that will help the individual achieve their goals. The provider of these supports and services must also be identified, along with any natural supports. Natural supports are voluntary, unpaid supports that an individual receives from their everyday relationships.
Include risk factors and measures in place to reduce risk, including back-up plans and strategies as-needed
Be written in plain language or in a manner that is understandable to the individual
Identify who will be responsible for monitoring the plan
Be agreed to by the individual. They must provide written, informed consent to the plan and sign off on it. The providers who are responsible for carrying the plan out must also agree and sign the plan.
Be distributed to the individual, and others involved in the plan
Include any services that the individual may choose to self-direct
Prevent any unnecessary or inappropriate services and supports

Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC)

There are many different tools that can help individuals and their families with the PCP process and developing a vision for a good life. In particular, DSPD recommends using tools developed by families from Charting the LifeCourse, which are available to download for free on the Charting the LifeCourse website. All of the tools can be used throughout the different stages of the planning process and beyond.

Person-Centered Planning Foundational Handbook for Support Coordinators

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Tools to Plan Support Webinar Series

What is the Tools to Plan Support Webinar Series?

An opportunity to learn about person-centered planning which is an individualized approach to planning services and supports to help a person achieve their goals, get the life they want for themselves, and help them reach their vision of a good life.
Each webinar session will go over tools, including Charting the LifeCourse, that can be used to understand a person’s desired life and how to plan available supports so they can achieve it. There will be a session each month starting in January and going through April 2022.

What is the Drop-in Hour?

Two weeks after the webinar, you can come to a drop-in hour for support and discussion. Staff will be available to answer questions, walk you through completing a tool, or have further discussions about planning supports. If the drop-in hour doesn’t work for you, call the Utah Parent Center to schedule a separate or in-person meeting at 801-272-1051 or info@utahparentcenter.org.

Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC)

Person-Centered Planning Foundational Handbook for Support Coordinators

Tools to Plan Support Webinar Series

Charting the life course tools for support webinar series: sessions 1-5

January 11, 2022

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Webinar Session 2: Life Trajectory and Life Domain Vision tools

February 8, 2022 From 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Webinar Session 3: integrated supports star and relationship map tools

march 8, 2022 From 3 pm - 4 pm

Webinar Session 4: Tools for exploring decision making supports and gooday/bad day tools

Webinar Session : LifeCourse Portfolio: Family Perspective on Employment and Dspd employment pathway tool

Resources

Person-Centered Planning Tools