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Support Coordination · Episode 1 · Free
Her Plan, Her Words
At the planning meeting, everyone talks to Mom instead of Danielle.
In this scene
Gloria: Danielle wants the same day program as last year. Just put that down.
Nina: Danielle, it's your plan. What do you want this year?
Danielle: I want a part-time job. Maybe at a cafe. Nobody's asked me before.
Gloria: I didn't know you wanted that, honey.
Nina: Then a job goal goes in your plan, in your words.
Questions to think about
- At a planning meeting, you first ask:
- Goals should be written:
- Family input is:
Ask the person firstA person-centred plan starts with the person. Speak to them directly, ask what they want, and write their goals in their own words. Family input matters, but it doesn't replace the person's voice.
About this series
For support coordinators and case managers: person-centred plans, free choice of provider, monitoring, missing hours, supported decisions, plan changes, conflicts of interest, back-up plans, reporting and annual reviews.