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Personal Futures Planning Resource Guide

Books

Blessing, C., & Ferrell, C. (2006). A framework for planning [kit]. [Morgantown, IN?]: Author. (Call Number 33 .B6)

DeBrine, E. J. (2003). The future is now: A future training curriculum for families and their adult relatives with developmental disabilities (2nd ed.). [electronic resource]. Chicago, IL: University of Illinois at Chicago. (Call Number 54 .F48)

Ford, A. (2007). On their own: Creating an independent future for your adult child with learning disabilities and ADHD: A family guide. New York: Newmarket Press. (Call Number 20.4 .F6)

Grigal, M. (2010). Think college!: Postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub. (Call Number 30 .K7)

Marks, B. (2010). Health matters for people with developmental disabilities: Creating a sustainable health promotion program. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub. (Call Number 47 .M1)

May, H. (2009). Enriched care planning for people with dementia: A good practice guide for delivering person-centred dementia care. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Call Number 33 .M3)

Nadworny, J.W. (2007). Special needs planning guide: How to prepare for every stage of your child's life. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes. (Call Number 33 .N3)

Smull, M. W. (2005). Essential lifestyle planning for everyone (2nd ed.). Annapolis, MD: Learning Community--Essential Lifestyle Planning. (Call Number 33 .S68)

Synatschk, K. O. (2007). Employment and career planning. Austin, TX: PRO-ED. (Call Number 50.4 .S96)

Wehmeyer, M. L., Palmer, S. B., & Attainment Company. (2012). Attainment's whose future is it?. Verona, WI: Attainment Co.


Videos

DO-IT (Project). (2001). Taking charge: Stories of success and self-determination [videorecording]. Seattle, WA: DO-IT University of Washington. (Call Number 57 .T3)

Marquez, B., Wendt, A., Thorin, E., & Iris Media Inc. (2000). Supporting self-determination: Strategies for direct support staff [videorecording]. Eugene, OR: IRIS Media. (Call Number 74 .T4)

My choice, your decision [videorecording]. (1999). Cicero, NY: Program Development Associates. (Call Number 57.1 .M9)

Stafford, P. B. (2002). Self-advocates of Indiana: Speak out for a better tomorrow [videorecording]. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University. (Call Number 57.1 .S4 .S6)


Websites

Kids as Self-Advocates
http://www.fvkasa.org
"Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) is a national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. We are teens and young adults with disabilities speaking out. KASA knows youth can make choices and advocate for themselves if they have the information and support they need."

Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
http://www.sabeusa.org/
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered's mission is "To ensure that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same decisions, choices, rights, responsibilities, and chances to speak up to empower themselves; opportunities to make new friends; and to learn from their mistakes."

Self-Advocates of Indiana
http://www.saind.org
"Self-Advocates of Indiana, Inc. is the only statewide organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities in Indiana. SAI helps people to learn, to speak for themselves, and to serve their communities."

Speaking for Ourselves
http://www.speaking.org/
Speaking for Ourselves' mission is to "be an independent community organization controlled by people with disabilities who help us: Find a voice for ourselves; teach the public about the needs, wishes, and potential of people with disabilities; speak out on important issues and support each other through sharing, leadership development, and helping and encouraging each other."