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Person-Centered Planning in Two Culturally Distinct Communities

Responding to Divergent Needs and Preferences

University of Wisconsin, 432 N. Murray St., Room 404, Madison, WI 53706-1496, aatrainor{at}wisc.edu

Person-centered planning (PCP) is a recommended practice in developing and implementing individualized futures plans of and by youth and adults with disabilities. Yet, little is known about the cultural responsiveness of PCP, a salient issue because values and beliefs about transition differ across and within groups. Community connectors, facilitators of futures planning in two culturally distinct areas (a Spanish-speaking, socioeconomically depressed urban area and a suburb of English-speaking people from middle- and uppersocioeconomic backgrounds), were interviewed regarding their implementation of Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope and their responses to the preferences, strengths, and needs of families. Person-centered planning was effective in addressing transition-related concerns and obstacles to collaboration identified by community connectors, who adapted this model to address perceived community needs.

Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, Vol. 30, No. 2, 92-103 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/08857288070300020601


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