Person Centered Planning Establishing Options for Employment For Financial Support for The Texas Customized Self-Employment Project is provided by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, with Federal funds* made by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities. *($112,704) (78%) DD funds; ($32,019) (22%) non-federal resources
Principles Self Determination/Personal Empowerment Information Gathering Establishing Priorities Action Planning Networking to Success
Self Determination Focal Person Chooses Planning Group Members Focal Person Chooses Place for Meeting
Information “Mapping” Background Map Network Map Dreams Map Preferences Map
Mapping Principles Graphic & Colorful No Lists
Background Map
Network Map
Dreams Map
Preferences Map
Establishing Priorities From the “Dreams Map”, and using the information from the other maps, establish priorities for action. Priorities may address a work goal directly or may describe a path to a work goal
Action Planning Describe the initial 5 steps that lead to goal accomplishment Dreams become goals during this process Meet with the focal person within a reasonable time to discuss progress
Networking People in the support group may use their networks in support of accomplishing goals