Advance care planning
It’s not uncommon for people with disabilities to confront bias when engaging with healthcare providers and systems. For example, providers might make wrong assumptions about people’s decision-making abilities and their […]
Using person-centered approaches to support healthcare decision making and planning for care at end of life
It is with an open heart and much gratitude that I partner with Leigh Ann Kingsbury to facilitate Using person-centered approaches to support healthcare decision making and planning for care at […]
Understanding the Barriers to Future Care Planning
“I want him to live where he will be safe and loved,” shared an elderly mother regarding her 55-year old son who has an intellectual/developmental disability. She spoke from her heart […]
Future Care Planning- Helpful tips to get you started
“My son is going to turn 18 next week. I’m just trying to look ahead to the future. His sisters are in college, so we are always discussing with them […]
Looking backward, leading forward.
“We may not be “done” with the pandemic, but one thing is clear: We’re not returning to the pre-2020 work environment. Employers that demonstrate the willingness to innovate and experiment […]
Future Care Planning- Helpful tips to get you started
“My son is going to turn 18 next week. I’m just trying to look ahead to the future. His sisters are in college, so we are always discussing with […]
Failing forward with Kintsugi
Last month I dropped a large ceramic planter, resulting in two large cracks from top to bottom. I was mad at myself for being clumsy, for breaking this pot that […]
Getting started with a one-page profile
We believe that one-page profiles are the foundation of personalization, and can lead to positive change for people all ages and any ability. They provide us a snapshot of what […]
Five tips for creating meaningful graphics in person-centered planning
Person-centered planning is a process of exploration, inquiry, listening, and reflective practice designed to make the unknown known through words, colors, and images. People of all ages and abilities can […]
Kindness, self-compassion and five ways to wellbeing
A reflection from the Dare to Lead program While safe, and at times a little stir crazy at home, I’m participating in Dare to Lead, a program based on the […]