After two decades of working to create good lives for our loved ones with disabilities, PLAN has gathered a wealth of knowledge on building networks, personal future planning, creating homes, financial planning and securing the future. This knowledge is available to assist you and your family to achieve peace of mind- through publications, workshops and seminars, and personal consultations.
Our e-store offers products for sale from PLAN, PLAN Institute and Inclusion Press.
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A Good LifeA Good Life for You and Your Relative With a Disability is an inspirational guide to rethinking disability and the value of people with disability in a caring society. It provides families, caregivers and those worried about the well being of people with disabilities with insights, stories of inspiration and practical advice. It offers a step by step guide to creating a plan for the future which provides for the safety, security and well being of people with disabilities.
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Safe and Secure - RDSP EditionSafe & Secure is PLAN's bestselling guide for families planning
for the future of their loved one. The 6 steps to creating a good life
for people with disabilities include: clarifying your vision, nurturing
friendship, creating a home, making sound decisions, achieving financial
security and achieving your plan.
To order copies or to find out how to produce Safe and Secure in your area, please contact: inquiries@plan.ca
Price $29.95 (plus shipping & handling) |
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En toute sécuritéUn plan d'avenir personnalisé en six étapes à l'intention des personnes handicapées. Au moins deux émotions devraient vous inspirer à choisir En toute sécurité. La première est l'amour. La deuxième, la peur. Comme des centaines de parents d'enfants handicapés, vous n'êtes pas un cas isolé. Vous voulez mettre vos affaires en ordre avant de mourir. Vous voulez laisser un plan détaillé de vos intentions pour vos proches. Vous voulez minimiser le traumatisme d'un moment de grand stress émotionnel: votre décès. Vous voulez également offrir un avenir sûr à vos survivants, en particulier à votre enfant handicapé. En toute sécurité vous guidera, étape par étape, dans tout le processus de planification de l'avenir.
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PLAN BulletinsOur 16-page, colored bulletins are full of stories, inspiration and information on topics of interest to families and those that serve them. PLAN produces three bulletins/year, including an annual Navigating Your Tax Return. Most recent topics are:
To order your copies please contact: inquiries@plan.ca
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The Company of OthersThe Company of Others, a creative collaboration by author Sandra Shields and photographer David Campion, uniquely captures the spirit and significance of personal networks. Compelling stories and photographs lead the reader on an intimate journey into the lives of five individuals - with no connection to one other and little in common, except in one respect: each person is at the centre of an active social “circle” - a network of caring friends and family whose lives are enriched by the relationship they share. An extraordinary and moving book about the transformative power of family and community.
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ABCD in ActionDeveloped in response to the question "I love ABCD (Asset Based Community Development); what do I do Monday Morning?" -- and based on Mike Green & Henry Moore's highly regarded work as ABCD organizers, consultants and trainers -- these materials support a practical approach to creating community collaborations that work. Main topics include: ABCD Principles & Practice • Discovering What People Care About • Mobilizing A Community’s Assets • People & Programs: We Need Both • Leading By Stepping Back: The Role Of Governments & Agencies • Inclusion: There Is No One We Do Not Need • John McKnight’s Reflections On ABCD organizing. Lessons from Ashville NC, Marque.e, MI, Laconia, NH, Savannah, GA, Ames, IO
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It MattersA collection of poems and prose written by Janice Fialka, a social worker, national speaker, and a mother of two children, one of whom has developmental disabilities (and many wonderful abilities!). Her writings honestly describe the range of feelings and experiences of being a parent of a child with special needs. She writes about inclusion, use of labels, the strength of support groups, talking to siblings about special needs, and the power of feelings. Her much-published "Advise to Professionals who must 'conference cases'" and "You can make a difference in our lives" are both included. It Matters is full of honest emotions and insights for both parents and professionals. This book has a place in the classroom, at the agency, or in the quiet corner of the bedside stand.
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On My Own A Resource Guide for Living IndependentlyGreat for someone starting out on their own! Chapters cover moving, safety tips, managing attendants, cooking, etiquette, housekeeping, employment, time management and more. Includes a resource section.
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Circles of FriendsIn this warm, sensitive collection, Robert and Martha Perske offer true stories and issues to ponder, concerning Circles of Friends -- friendships between people with disabilities and so-called normals. They show how these circles cut across age groups, generations, and races, and how the hearts and world views of everyone can be enriched. The emphasis here is on pure and simple friendship.
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From Behind the PianoThe story of Judith Snow & her Joshua committee. Love, determination and hard work conquer challenges. An inspiration for anyone struggling to make a difference. This 136 page book (in the first edition) has become one of our best sellers (15,000 copies). It is used around the world, and is a textbook in many human service programs. It is used by high schools teachers, college professors and as a great human interest story. The book details the personal story of helping Judith Snow move out of an institution and into the community. In the process, a circle of support was born that not only helped Judith, but changed the lives of all involved. The message is powerful and simple: None of us can deal with a crisis alone. The book explains the formation of the "Joshua Committee" as Judith Snow named her Circle of Support. John O'Brien's 10 page afterward is a brilliant essay about the message of hope embedded in the book. What's Really Worth Doing And How to Do It"This is a book of wisdom an invitation to the dance of life." John McKnight This book stood on its own, but is better in combination with "From Behind the Piano". We got orders for this little 75 page gem for courses and conferences all over the world. Judith says her book is about strategies to make it possible for people who are vulnerable to be more present and included in their communities. Her premise is that we must replace the thinking of disability with the thinking of "giftedness". If you want to know how to start to build support circles (i.e. circles of friends), this is the book for you.
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Peace Begins With MeIn Peace Begins With Me, Ted Kuntz shares the story of his journey of making peace with his son's disabilities. It is a journey through darkness to a life that is now filled with peace, joy and happiness. At the core of Ted's message are simple yet powerful strategies that enable all of us to experience more peace and joy and create a life more of our choosing. Ted's deeply personal story is an inspiration to all parents and relatives who have a family member with a disability and who want to move past pain and hurt, and return to peace and joy. You will be inspired and changed by this book. A must read! Ted is the past chair of PLAN's board.
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Peace of MindThe Peace of Mind CD-ROM is a practical and loving guide to help you plan for the future of your relative with a disability. It combines personal stories, testimonials, tips and step-by-step worksheets to get you started on your path to peace of mind. "I just received my copies of "Peace of Mind" CD from the Institute and I wanted to say that it's totally incredible! Great job! You should ALL order your copies asap!" Pam Smart, Lifetime Networks, Ottawa
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