Disability RAPP Archive

Posted in: Winter/Spring 2024: Person-Centered Planning Posted on February 6, 2024February 9, 2024

Winter/Spring 2024: Person-Centered Planning

In this issue we look at what person-centered planning is – and isn’t – and why it is important that New Hampshire reimagine what it means to support people with disabilities in living a self-determined life…

Posted in: Winter/Spring 2024: Person-Centered Planning Posted on February 6, 2024February 7, 2024

Take Control of Your Life

Imagine your future. What do you want it to look like? How do you plan to achieve a life that is important to you? Which of your strengths can help you achieve your goals?

Posted in: Winter/Spring 2024: Person-Centered Planning Posted on February 6, 2024February 7, 2024

Thinking Outside The Box

“If you want to have a person-centered plan, ask, and if they don’t listen ask again and insist on it and get other people to help advocate for you.”

Posted in: Winter/Spring 2024: Person-Centered Planning Posted on February 6, 2024February 9, 2024

Supporting Real Person-Centered Planning in New Hampshire

Calling something person-centered doesn’t make it so. Unfortunately, the words “person-centered” are often used inaccurately, and/or in conjunction with an individual support plan. This is not person-centered planning.

Posted in: Winter/Spring 2024: Person-Centered Planning Posted on February 6, 2024February 7, 2024

Charting the LifeCourse: A Human-Centric Approach to Supporting Persons with Disabilities and their Families

All people have the right to live, love, work, play and pursue their life aspirations. This belief drives the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework and tools. Developed in collaboration with family members and individuals with disabilities, CtLC helps individuals explore and navigate life and the...

Posted in: Winter/Spring 2024: Person-Centered Planning Posted on February 6, 2024February 7, 2024

Creating Person-Centered Systems

Services and supports are not just to protect people’s health and safety but to help them lead more fulfilling lives—lives in which they can define what is important to them. Embracing this idea is one thing; making it happen in practice is harder.