Language is constantly evolving and keeping up with it can be challenging and confusing. Open Door invites you to learn the meaning to some of the most commonly heard words when talking about the LGBTQIA2S+ community. You can also get tips on how to best support anyone who uses Easterseals Southern California Services and identifies as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Person-Centered Culture and Practices
Tools & Resources
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More Than Words
Part 1 of 3
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Resources
- Los Angeles LGBT Center: https://lalgbtcenter.org/
- Mi Centro: https://lalgbtcenter.org/about/locations/mi-centro/
- Find your local PLAG: https://pflag.org/findachapter/
- South bay LGBTQ Center Torrance, CA: https://www.lgbtqcenters.org/LGBTCenters/Center/6534/South-Bay-LGBTQ-Center
- Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies for South Asian LGBTQIA+ people and their families: https://www.desirainbow.org/
- San Gabriel Valley Center, SGVLGBTQ Center: https://www.sgvlgbtq.org/
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Self-Determination
We asked self-advocates what self-determination means to them; this is what they told us!
Learning to Find Dignity in Risk
Every person has the right to take a risk whether it be financial, emotional or physical. Paul Pritchard’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength and potential within each of us.
A Personal Perspective on Person-Centered Fundamentals
Rights, respect and having control of one’s own life are key to person-centered practices and planning. Liz Grigsby describes how this starts with listening to each individual and shares a personal story of how assumptions about others’ disabilities can get in the way.
Howard McBroom Activist, Advocate and Public Speaker
Why are person-centered services so important?
Listen to Howard’s powerful statement in this video.
What is Duty of Care? Duty of Care vs Dignity of Risk
Every day, workers in human services in Australia are faced with decisions where Duty of Care seems to apply. This video examines the vital differences between duty of care and dignity of risk. Emi Golding, Director of Psychology for the Workplace Mental Health Institute, explains when each applies and what to do about it. Enjoy!
Person-Centered Boot Camp Resources
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Person-Centered Planning Checklist
Complete this checklist while supporting an individual during the planning process or use it as a self-review after the process is completed. Mark each item that reflects the CURRENT process used. Do not mark items that “should” be done or that the team “intends” to do.
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Awareness is the first step to creating change. Begin to develop awareness of how disability is spoken about at work and at home. Is disability spoken about as a positive, negative, or neutral factor in someone’s life? You can use this sheet to tally your observations.
Videos
This video discusses presuming competence of people with disabilities, which competence means believing people are capable and that they do understand you even if they don't outwardly show you that they do.
Do you see a very limited autistic person?
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Walking the Talk of Presuming Competence
Complete this checklist while supporting an individual during the planning process or use it as a self-review after the process is completed. Mark each item that reflects the CURRENT process used. Do not mark items that “should” be done or that the team “intends” to do.
- Internalized Ableism: How to Overcome It
- Telling Myself the Truth: 5 Strategies for Fighting Internalized Ableism
- How Disability Pride Month Inspires Self-Love
- What “Strengths-Based” Really Means, From an Autistic Clinician
- Parenting a Disabled Child: Nurturing Self Worth | Shailen Singh TEDxTexasStateUniversity
- The non-disabled are so weird!
- G Money: The MMA fighter with Down Syndrome battlingfor the right to fight
- What To Do When Someone Parks in the Access Aisle
- How Disability Pride Month Inspires Self-Love
- I Want a Girlfriend by Dave Hingsburger
- Ableism 101
- You Can't Plan My Life Without Me
- What Are the 24 Character Strengths?
- Negative/depersonalizing interactions
- The Science of Character
Recursos en español
30 aplicaciones, dispositivos y tecnología para personas con discapacidad visual.
Defender los derechos y las opciones se personas con discapacidad.
Fondo de Población de las Naciones Unidas
Manual completamente en español sobre la
Planificación Centrada en la Persona
A Person-Centered Culture and Practices Spanish manual for anyone interested in improving their knowledge about what person-centered services are.
Respect ability: Consejos de Madre a Madre
Guía de Lenguaje Inclusivo Para Personas con Discapacidades
Toma Accion Para La Salud Mental
Mitos de la discapacidad intelectual
Es importante desplazar la visión de la discapacidad como una situación de pérdidas o de dificultades y afirmar en su lugar una visión positiva, de posibilidades, de oportunidades que las personas tienen y pueden desarrollar, siempre que cuenten con los apoyos necesarios.
Fundación MAPFRE
Cambiando Vidas meets on the second, third,and fourth Tuesdays of every month, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together, organize, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas.
Cambiando Vidas meetings are conducted in Spanish. Interpreters are provided. Contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos with questions, accommodation requests, or to get more information.
Discapacidades Intelectuales: Parent Center Hub recursos
Monthly Meeting Schedule:
- Second Tuesdays: 3-5pm (May 9th)
- Third Tuesdays: 1-3pm (May 16th)
- Fourth Tuesdays: 3-5pm (May 23rd)
DDS Department of Developmental Services
Development Tools
Plain Language.gov - Mary Dash’s Writing Tips: Mary Dash, Chief of the Congressional Correspondence and Quality Review Branch of the Internet Revenue Service, wrote these excellent writing tips.
Wecapable.com: Disability Etiquette: Basic Tips, Do’s and Don’ts
Tedx Talks – Chris Klein – Seeing Unique Abilities
Parenting Black Children (PBC): a project of Access Nonprofit Center, is a team of parents, special education teachers, social work interns, disability advocates, church ministers, foster-care advocates, and others who have dedicated time to help to increase awareness, outreach, and education of developmental disabilities, mental health, and special education resources.
People with Disabilities’ Bill of Rights
Empowerment for Latinas with Disabilities and Their Allies
Understanding the Importance of Disability Advocacy: Disability advocacy speaks to the fundamental needs, rights and interests of people with disability. Advocacy is important because your voice is important. Be heard.
10 Tips For Communicating with People with Disabilities: Tips to help you avoid feeling uncomfortable when speaking to or about people with disabilities