Charting the LifeCourse is a framework created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. Individuals and families may focus on their current situation and stage of life but may also find it helpful to look ahead to think about life experiences that will help move them toward an inclusive, productive life in the future. Even though it was originally created for people with disabilities, this universally-designed framework may be used by any person or family making a life plan, regardless of life circumstances
PA Family Network Workshops or request Mentoring at 1-844-PAFamily (1-844-723-2645)
– Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1) events
– PA Family Network Family Forums
– Join a Supporting Families Innovation Group or the Regional Collaborative where you live!
Documents about LifeCourse, the LifeCourse website and videos about LifeCourse:
– LifeCourse Principles Overview
– Charting the LifeCourse – YouTube
Webinars about LifeCourse on MyODP:
– Overview of LifeCourse for Self Advocates
Live Virtual or In Person Trainings:
– LifeCourse: Applying Principles and Using Tools
– Ambassador Series, Foundational Workshops, Badges, and more from the LifeCourse Nexus (go to the LifeCourse Learning Tab)
– Self Advocate Power Network for All (SAPNA)
Webinars about LifeCourse on MyODP:
– An Overview: Charting the LifeCourse for Everyday Lives
– Supports Coordinators’ Introduction to the Community of Practice and LifeCourse Framework
– A Supports Coordinator’s Focus on Employment using Charting the LifeCourse
Documents about LifeCourse, the LifeCourse website and videos about LifeCourse:
– LifeCourse Principles Overview
– Charting the LifeCourse – YouTube
– Contact ODP Regional Leads or Candida Walton @ cawalton@pa.gov
PA Family Network can provide team mentoring 1-844-PAFamily (1-844-723-2645)
– 717-839-5437
– TTY: 215-923-8898
– Join a Supporting Families Innovation Group or the Regional Collaborative where you live and/or work!