The PATH! A Tool for Planning for the Future

This episode is part of the Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... and For Me!

Transcript: Download transcript HERE

Recording Date: August 28, 2024

Keywords: person centered planning, The PATH, Planning alternative tomorrows with hope, Inclusion Press, Jack Pierpoint, Marsha Forrest, planning for the future, planning, disability, caregiving, Gerry Arango, Geralyn Arango Deeley, transition

Summary: In this episode Gerry discusses the concept of "person-centered planning" and the PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) tool, which can be used not only for individuals with intellectual disabilities, but also for their family members and caregivers. Gerry explains how the PATH process works, starting with envisioning a "North Star" or long-term goal, and then breaking that down into smaller, achievable steps. She shares her experiences using this tool, and encourages listeners to consider creating a PATH for themselves, as the paths of family members and individuals with disabilities often parallel each other. Gerry emphasizes the importance of self-care and planning for one's own future, in order to provide the best support for a loved one.

Topical Index:

• Introductions  [00:00]
• Concerns about the future [02:12]
• What is a PATH? [03:23]
• Putting yourself first [03:54]
• My introduction to the PATH tool [05:40]
• Describing the PATH [08:22]
• The recipe for the PATH… what you need [11:09]
• The steps of the PATH [12:11]
• Link to the PATH template download

PDF. WORD

• The PATH… an ogoing process [17:12]
• Closing [18:12]

Resources: The PATH tool

• WORD
• PDF

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