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Person-Centered Planning
Examples
Mary E. Morningstar, PhD
University of Kansas
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Making Action Plans (MAPS):
8 Key Questions
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What is a MAPS?
What is the person’s history or story?
What are the dreams?
What are the nightmares?
Who is the person?
What are the person’s strengths, gifts and
talents
• What does the person need?
• What is the plan of action?
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From: Falvey, M. A., Forest, M., Pearpoint, J. & Rosenberg, R. L (1997) All My Life’s a
Circle: Using the Tools: Circles, MAPS and PATHS. Inclusion Press
Mary E. Morningstar © 2008 University of Kansas Dept. of Special Education
From: Furney (nd). Making Dreams Happen: How to Facilitate the
MAPS Process. Using Person-centered Planning to Develop
IEP/Transition Plans
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Translating MAPS Results to
Transition
Employment
Independent Living
Community Participation
Postsecondary
Education & Training
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Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH)
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Essential Lifestyles Planning
Smull & Harrison (1992)
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Non-negotiables
Strong Preferences
Highly Desirables
People who really know and care about him/her
say…
To be successful in supporting him/her…
His/her reputation says….
If this is going to happen we must….
THEN you hold a meeting and finalize the plan
Mary E. Morningstar © 2008 University of Kansas Dept. of Special Education