Person-Centered Planning and Support Flashcards

Maria has an intellectual disability and has expressed interest in getting a part-time job. Her plan has no employment goal. As a DSP, you should:

Answer: Encourage Maria and share her interest with the support team to add an employment goal

DSPs are advocates who surface the person's expressed goals to the planning team so supports can be adjusted accordingly.

Which of the following BEST describes 'community inclusion' in person-centered support?

Answer: Participating in integrated community life alongside people without disabilities

Community inclusion means meaningful participation in typical community settings with natural supports, not just segregated programs.

What is the role of a DSP during a person-centered planning meeting?

Answer: Support the person to express their own voice and advocate for their interests

DSPs bring unique daily observations and serve as advocates who help ensure the person's voice is heard and respected throughout the meeting.

A support plan written in clinical jargon that the individual cannot understand violates which person-centered principle?

Answer: Accessibility and plain language communication

Plans must be written in language the person can understand so they can meaningfully participate in directing their own supports.

In person-centered planning, 'informed choice' requires that the person:

Answer: Receives complete, unbiased information about all available options before deciding

Informed choice means the person receives accurate, complete information about all options and their consequences before making a decision.

Which behavior by a DSP UNDERMINES person-centered support?

Answer: Making decisions for the person because it is faster

Making decisions for someone without their input removes autonomy and contradicts the foundational principles of person-centered care.

A DSP's daily observations are valuable to person-centered planning because:

Answer: They provide real-time insight into the person's preferences, progress, and changing needs

DSPs spend more time with individuals than any other team member, making their observations critical to keeping plans accurate and relevant.