Introduction

MAPS

Personal Futures Planning

Life Outcomes

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In this unit of instruction we will be examining two examples of person-centered planning processes that are used to improve life outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The first of these processes that we will look at is called MAPS. This stands for Making Action Plans. MAPS is typically used for people who are still in school. You will learn about the steps the MAPS team takes to produce a positive experience in integrating a student with disabilities into the general education curriculum.

The other planning process to be examined is called personal futures planning. This is both a plan and a problem solving process. You will learn about who is involved in this process, what it looks like, and how it differs from other planning processes. Unlike MAPS, personal futures planning does not focus mainly on those who are still in school, but is used for individuals of any age.

Finally, we will be discussing life outcomes for people with disabilities, why it is so important to consider life outcomes, and help students to prepare for their future. Here we will talk about the concept of self-determination and why it is so beneficial for students to learn self-determination skills.

By completing this module, hopefully you will come to a greater understanding of how a person with a disability and the people in that person’s life work to plan for that person’s future. As you’re reading, think about your own planning that you undertake as you are thinking about finishing high school and what will come next in your life. How is this different for a person with disabilities? How is it the same?

MAPS

Personal Futures Planning

Life Outcomes

When you have reviewed these links and completed the activities, ask your teacher to give you access to the quiz on this unit!