The One-Page Person Centered Description
A Valuable Tool for Individuals with Disabilities

June 27  |  Wadsworth Public Library  |  7-8 PM

The One-Page Person Centered Description is deceptively simple, and in this simplicity lies its strength. Essentially, it is a brief overview of “what is important to a person” and “how they need to be supported”. It can be used as an introduction in many settings when that individual is not able to adequately communicate for himself/herself.

Join ASGA and Barb Sapharas from the OSU Nisonger Center at the Wadsworth Public Library, Meeting Room B on June 27 to learn more.

Attending this presentation will:

• Help build better relationships with anyone providing support
• Give a way to express and advocate for what really matters to the person in their life
• Provide a record that moves with the person/family as they transition from service to service or use multiple services
• Be a reminder to regularly update information to reflect people’s changing circumstances and aspirations
  
  

Who would benefit by attending this presentation?

Anyone who has frequent, direct contact with an individual with a disability: parents/caregivers, family members and friends, service providers, group home staff, educators, school aides, case managers, faith community members

In what settings would a One-Page Person-Centered Description be useful?

• Admission to a hospital
• Introduction to a new teacher, therapist, physician, aide or respite provider
• Start of a new job
• Get-togethers with family and friends

THIS PRESENTATION IS FREE AND OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY OR SELF-ADVOCATES WITH A DISABILITY.  Registration is required for planning purposes.

MEET THE SPEAKER

Barb Sapharas

Barb has worked in the field of developmental disabilities for over 40 years. She has an MA in Speech Language Pathology (SLP) from Cleveland State University. She has worked as an SLP, Support Administrator, Staff Development Specialist and Direct Support Professional. She is an Ohio Ambassador for Charting the LifeCourse working with the Ohio State University, National Team Member of Charting the LifeCourse-University of Missouri, Kansas City (UMKC), Mentor Trainer in the international Learning Community for Person Centered Practices (TLC-PCP) and serves as a Board Member of the Ohio Self Determination Association and of the International Sibling Leadership Network. Her perspective as a sibling and professional support her passion to empower people with disabilities, families, and professionals.

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About the Autism Society of Greater Akron

The Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA) is part of a nationwide network of affiliates with the Autism Society of America, the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots autism organization. ASGA serves Summit, Stark, Wayne, Portage and Medina counties (OH) and works locally to achieve its mission -- to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

ASGA is also a proud member of the Ohio Family Network (OFN), connecting people with disabilities and their families to local information and resources within their communities.  OFN provides opportunities to share ideas, find solutions to common challenges and inspire and strengthen others.