Tip Sheet: The Importance of Person-Centered Plans for IDD
This helpful tip sheet explores the importance of person-centered plans for individuals with IDD and the home and community-based agencies that support them. Person-centered planning offers a practical framework designed to help individuals with IDD pursue autonomy, self-direction, and fulfilling lives.
While many service providers support aging populations, organizations that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) play a critical role in helping people lead fulfilling, independent lives. For those receiving IDD services, having a person-centered plan is essential – it ensures that supports are tailored to the individual’s unique goals, preferences, and needs.
Historically, these plans may have followed a top-down clinical model: assess the client, diagnose the issue, and prescribe treatment. Today, the focus has shifted to a whole-person approach prioritizing choice, dignity, and self-determination.
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