Understanding the New Planning Expectations

15th November 2011

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To understand the different expectations around planning

To “inspire” participants to think outside the square and increase expectations for people with

disabilities

To gain some innovative ideas around planning

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How has Planning changed? (Josie Prioletti)

What is different?

What potential impact will this have on people and services?

Planning in Action (Maureen McLeish & Anita O’Brien)

Positive outcomes for people with disabilities

Innovation around Planning (Rob Gill – Te Pou Auckland)

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Before a person with a disability is allocated funds (I.S.P Individual Support Package) a “planner” is

allocated to work with the person or family

The Planning should be guided by the person with a disability, taking into account the person’s

aspirations, needs, wants (P.C.P Person Centred Plan)

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Independent of services; minimises conflict of interest

Not focused on locking people into disability or segregated services

Has a focus on community involvement / citizenship

Includes persons wants and strengths not just needs and deficits

Looks beyond what is available at present

Seeks to utilize “natural supports” i.e. join a choir rather than purchase support to attend singing lessons

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Things to be considered

(traditionally not included in plan)

Relationships (maintaining/ gaining networks)

Employment

Living independently

Both long term and short term goals

Weekend/ evening activities

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Opportunities to move towards achievement of long term goals

Opportunity to be part of the planning process to achieve goals

Have flexibility to change things of not working

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Person Centred Planning (PCP) concept started in the late 80’s

Aim is to empower people who have traditionally been disempowered by ‘specialist’ or segregated services.

Wolfensberger

“Services are developed in a way which reflects what society thinks about people with disabilities”

“Person Centred Planning is a way of organising around one person to define and create a better future” – Peter Richie

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Enable people to be in control of their own support and life

Recognise that every person is unique

Ensure the focus remains on the person

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Self Determination

Choice

Inclusion

Transparency

Accessibility

Citizenship

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We all have a plan (perhaps not written)

For people with disabilities who require support – without planning / expectations, nothing happens

Something to Think About

Some of us may be involved in teaching people skills but how as life changed for some of the people you know who attend

services?

“Skills Vs. Outcomes”

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Time

Provide opportunities for choice before planning commences

Support

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Circles of Support

MappingThe maps process allows people to express their hopes and

fears. An action plan is developed to work towards the dream and away from the nightmare.

Essential Lifestyle Planning (ELP)ELP is detailed planning which focuses on the individuals life

now and how that can be improved. ELP specifies the way the support is to be provided on a day to day basis.

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Maureen McLeish

Anita O’Brien

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All people have aspirations regardless of disability. Important to have expectations for all people

No such thing as ‘too hard’ or ‘to disabled’ to support choice

Money is not the only option. We need to seek ‘natural supports’ if planning is to be sustainable

We need to consider what most people do at X age and consider the same things for people with

disabilities

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The service system may not provide the best options or opportunities for people to fulfill their

aspirations.

Life is a journey, all changes have ups and downs, so things may not be perfect the first time.

Planning is an ongoing process

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