The Impact of Independent Planning and Facilitation

Facilitators in a transformed system are committed to person-centred approaches and play many roles, including assisting people to have accurate information, to have relationships, and to develop detailed person-directed plans. In addition:

The person determines the depth of the facilitation support.

Facilitators assist with mediation and problem solving as needed.

Facilitators are flexible, informal, and free of conflict of interest.

Value-based planning principles need to guide planning and facilitation.

We believe that good planning...

Is person-directed. It values the person's voice first, with input from family, friends and others. This includes listening to the person regardless of how a person communicates.

Is different for each person. It is not a meeting. It is not a document, It is a respectful process that recognizes people's changing lives.

Is intentional in the building of relationships and community connections.

Is a process that leads to desirable outcomes by having clear goals and giving direction.

Creates opportunities for community and service provider innovation.