MAPS and PATH Training - November, 2019

Spectrum Society’s mission is to support people with disabilities to experience full citizenship and genuine belonging in community.We are committed to continuous learning and improvement through research into leadership and best practice.As a service providing agency, our focus is on strengthening the capacity of individuals and their personal networks, augmenting rather than replacing natural supports.Spectrum Learning is a division of Spectrum's Research, Training and Development department, which has a social enterprise component - all profits are used for supports to people with intellectual disabilties.  Our current focus is on literacy and story-telling.

Spectrum Society for Community Living

Co-facilitating MAPS and PATH as exemplary forms of person centred planning for individuals, friends and family, teams and organizations
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Facilitated by Aaron Johannes and Eilidh Nicholson
What is MAP or PATH planning? 
PATH is a process in which a facilitator and a graphic facilitator work with a focal person (or organization or team) and their supporters to create a vision of the best possible future, out of which comes a plan that is always “positive” and “possible,” understood by all and no longer mysterious or scary. By the end of the PATH event the focal person or group has communicated where they want to go, what and who they need to support their journey, and how this part of their lives will be part of a bigger future. Those who care about them often say they feel clear, inspired and hopeful afterwards, and are excited to take on action oriented roles. A PATH is a great tool to bring a network together and the “new” PATH processes focus on the development of support networks more than ever! 
Eilidh and Aaron, together and with other partners, have been doing PATHs for individuals, organizations and teams for more than 20 years collectively and this responsive process continues to surprise and delight them as they watch individuals and teams who think they hate “planning” come to life and families get excited about the future.
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What a PATH is:
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<LI>powerful and empowering  </LI>
<LI>practical and dream-based</LI>
<LI>communal and individualised</LI>
<LI>a great way to bring a support network together</LI>
<LI>a great way to get on the same page</LI>
<LI>action-oriented</LI>
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What PATH is not:
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<LI>a cookie cutter approach</LI>
<LI>a way to force someone to be part of your plan for them</LI>
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Who are PATHFINDERS?
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<LI>individuals who are at a time in their lives when a creative, inspired approach feels right</LI>
<LI>facilitators looking for a person centred method of planning they can use in a variety of situations</LI>
<LI>families who want to work together</LI>
<LI>friends who want to make a difference</LI>
<LI>committed employers</LI>
<LI>agency leaders wanting to know what’s optimal so they can do their best work</LI>
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Over three days together, in a small group, we will...
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<LI>see a PATH being facilitated by experienced facilitators with opportunities for questions</LI>
<LI>learn the steps of a PATH</LI>
<LI>have fun with drawing, even if we think we can’t draw</LI>
<LI>facilitate a PATH for someone</LI>
<LI>graphically facilitate a PATH for someone</LI>
<LI>have a PATH done for ourselves</LI>
<LI>learn to honor this process as participatory leaders</LI>
<LI>have fun, get energized and think new thoughts</LI>
<LI>learn about other person centred planning methods</LI>
<LI>get a really cool certificate</LI>
<LI>share our strengths </LI>
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* there may or may not be dancing penguins involved at this workshop
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<DIV CLASS="panel_body">                            Have questions about MAPS and PATH Training - November 2019?                                  <A CLASS="contact_organizer_link js-d-modal" HREF="https://www.eventbrite.ca/preview?eid=57444427830#lightbox_contact" TARGET="_blank">                                    Contact elidh.nicholson@spectrumsociety.org                             </A></DIV>

Spectrum Society, Barb Goode Training Space

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