Building a Network of Support
We all need a support network – people in our lives to share experiences, discuss issues, and turn to when we need help. In this…
Lesson Category: Planning for a Lifetime
Working Toward Independence
Many families want their loved ones with disabilities to be more independent, and that’s the goal of many people with disabilities too, but families and…
Vision for My Daughter Lily
As a parent of 9-year old Lily, Stephanie explains how she thinks about her vision for Lily’s future. Currently, Stephanie shapes a lot of that,…
Using the Life Trajectory to Prep for an IEP
Stephanie uses the Life Trajectory worksheet from Charting the LifeCourse. She explains how this tool is a great way to prepare for IEP meetings as…
Using the Life Domains to Think About My Daughter’s Future
As Stephanie thinks about her daughter Lily’s future, the Charting the LifeCourse Life Domains set out helpful topics and categories. She explains how she uses…
Three Tips for Getting the Right Services
When it comes to finding the supports and services that are the right fit, it often starts with an assessment. Sara shares three tips to…
The LifeCourse Framework and the Importance of CHOICE
Stephanie is an advocate for two siblings on the waiver. She talks about how the LifeCourse framework lifecoursetools.com has been a helpful tool and reminder…
The 6:00 a.m. Wakeup Call – Preparing for the Future
As the parent of 9 year old daughter Lily, Stephanie thinks about what skills and routines she can practice with Lily now. For example, to…
Supporting People’s Choices
What do we do if somebody makes a choice we don’t like? How do we support people with make choices, even if it could be…
Stuck with My Choices…Forever?
Does making a choice mean you have to stick with it forever? What happens if you change your mind? Whether it’s about a job, where…