Charting the LifeCourse

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

Individuals and Families

Get help Creating your Vision for a Good Life  through Live Virtual or In Person Trainings and Mentoring

PA Family Network Workshops  or request Mentoring at 1-844-PAFamily (1-844-723-2645)

– 717-839-5437

– TTY: 215-923-8898

Self Advocate Power Network for All (SAPNA)

Connect with Others

Learn More

Documents about LifeCourse, the LifeCourse website and videos about LifeCourse:                        

LifeCourse Nexus – Exchange Knowledge | Build Capacity | Engage Collaboratively (lifecoursetools.com)

LifeCourse Infographic

LifeCourse Principles Overview

LifeCourse Taxonomy

Charting the LifeCourse – YouTube

Webinars about LifeCourse on MyODP:

Overview of LifeCourse for Self Advocates

Administrative Entities, Supports Coordination Organizations, and Providers

Learn More

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)

PA Family Network Workshops 

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 Nexus – Exchange Knowledge | Build Capacity | Engage Collaboratively (lifecoursetools.com)

LifeCourse Infographic

LifeCourse Principles Overview

LifeCourse Taxonomy

Charting the LifeCourse – YouTube

Technical Assistance

– 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

Connect with Others

– Join a Supporting Families Innovation Group or the Regional Collaborative where you live and/or work!