Person Centered Planning – Thistle Academy Presentation – may 2024 – John O’Brien
Person-Centered Planning takes on new clothes as John O’Brien summarizes his experience and thinking about the slow transition of incarceration in Lennox Castle in the 1970s to current thinking on how lives can be transformed as we all listen for and nurture the gifts in each of us. Presented to the Thistle Training Academy in Edinburgh, a brilliant O’Brien summary of where we have been – and where we must go. – May 2024
5 Valued Experiences & the 5 Accomplishments – John O’Brien & Connie Lyle O’Brien
John O’Brien and Connie Lyle-O’Brien have spent a lifetime moving our thinking about how people with developmental disabilities can be supported, shifting from institution and program centered life, to the person centered life of citizens contributing to the communities where people live. This video explores a framework for thinking that John and Connie began to develop more than 40 years ago, incorporating the five valued experiences and the five accomplishments that can shape the intent, focus, and delivery of support.
Practices of Exclusion
John O’Brien – a 30 second clip of deep wisdom about the practices of exclusion and underestimation of capacity are generated by discrimination against people with disabilities. (clip used with permission fro Citizen-Centered Leadership at Cornell University.)
Inspiration
John O’Brien – a 1 minute clip reflecting on where change happens – at the edge – when people have the courage to confront the social pressures of exclusion – and explore possible futures. (clip used with permission fro Citizen-Centered Leadership at Cornell University.)
The Complexity of Choice – John O’Brien & Connie Lyle O’Brien
Connie Lyle-O’Brien and John O’Brien explore the complexity of choice for people with developmental disabilities in the absence of a breadth of experience, and a strong network of relationships. (courtesy of Neighbours International)
Creating Change – Changing Expectations – Beth Mount & Connie Lyle O’Brien
Beth Mount and Connie Lyle O’Brien reflect on lessons learned from the early days of moving from congregated institutional models of support to individual person centered ways of supporting people with developmental disabilities. (courtesy of Neighbours International)
