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Host Chapter: Halifax, Annapolis Valley, South West, South Shore Categories: Adults

Person-Directed Planning Program (PDPP)

Person Directed Planning is a process of imagining what a person’s idea of a positive and possible future looks like and then bringing together the resources and connections that will help them to achieve those goals. The Person-Directed Planning Program works with people to discover and work towards their personal vision of a positive and meaningful life.


Ages/Life Stage:

Young Adults (16 and up)
Adults (18+)

To be eligible for this program:

  • You must live in the Halifax Regional Municipality or Western Nova Scotia (including the counties Hants, Kings, Annapolis, Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, and Lunenburg)
  • You must not be currently enrolled in a supported residential or day program
  • Anyone who self identifies or is diagnosed with a disability, mental health concern, ADHD, or Autism is eligible

Description:

Person Directed Planning is a process of imagining what a person’s idea of a positive and possible future looks like and then bringing together the resources and connections that will help them to achieve those goals.

The Person-Directed Planning Program works with people to discover and work towards their personal vision of a positive and meaningful life. Participants work with a Person-Directed Planning Facilitator to identify 1-3 goals that reflect their values. Together, the goals are broken down into manageable steps that can be worked on individually, with community resources and/or other supports.

Participants may create goals one or more of the following areas; Housing, Recreation and Leisure, Employment and Volunteering, Community Exploration, Self-Regulation, Social Connection and/or Life Skills

​Autism Nova Scotia’s Person-Directed Planning Program is a collaborative and community-oriented approach to building a more inclusive and supportive society.

Registration:

How to Apply 

To express interest in the Person Directed Planning Program, please fill out the form below.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=g97mQONxpkKyqfV_GP0-ozyDW-oizN1LvpUzXRRaUKRUNTlSR0ZITERFQUFFTjA0QjBaVTFINjFLTS4u
Once you submit the form, someone from Autism Nova Scotia will contact you to confirm they have received it.

​Please note:  

Program registration is limited. All completed forms are time-stamped based upon arrival and processed in that order. Because of the high volume of interested people in this program, we cannot hold spots. Completing a pre-screening form does not guarantee you a spot in the program; you will be contacted within 2 days of filling out this form to talk more about the program.

Contacts:

Leah Poirier, PDPP Central Coordinator 

lpoirier@autismns.ca

Rachel Whynot, PDPP Western Coordinator  

Southshore@autismns.ca 

"The facilitator really listened to me and helped me make plans that focus on my needs. I’ve never had that before."

- Program Participant

"The program has brought me renewed hope."

- Program Participant


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