Person Centred Planning – Open Training College

Honouring the Legacy of John O’Brien

Since its foundation in 1990, the Open Training College has upheld a strong value base rooted in dignity, inclusion, and human rights. This foundation has been shaped by the contributions of many influential figures in the field of disability rights—among…

People Planning

[dropcap style=” box,”]P[/dropcap]lanning is a big part of service provision. Supporting a person to plan their life is a massive undertaking. Think of your own life and if someone supported you to plan for every part of your day, year,…

Disable the labels

The world can be a confusing, complicated place. To deal with this the human brain is very keen on the creation of labels and cognitive shortcuts to try to put some order on the chaos. The terms used about people…

Choice as an alternative to ultimatums

‘Choice is a powerful alternative to punishment. If the person’s behaviour challenges you, help him to find more desirable ways to express the needs underlying the behaviours. Instead of ultimatums, give choices (e.g. “Bill, I know you’re upset. What would…