-person-centered planning
I've done MAPS (Making Action Plans) with over 60 people and their teams. I've also done PATH
(Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) plans with both individuals and organizations, to help
them plan for the future. In addition, I've taught large and small groups how to do MAPS and
PATHS.
Here's what people have said about the experience:
-"Really liked the PATH."
-"Filled with endless possibilities."
-"I cried."
-"Heartwarming."
-"Dreaming."
-"Thank you for coming to... plan my new life. I read my PATH every morning and night."
-team-building and development
I've worked with literally hundreds of teams, in schools, human service organizations, and business, to
help them learn to work more effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively. I use games and activities
to help groups reach their full potential. Here's what folks have said about the process:
-"Knowledgeable."
-"Awesome."
-"Uniting/solidifying the team."
-"Refreshing."
-"Rewarding."
-"Fun!"
-research
As an experienced qualitative researcher, I've worked on a number of projects, to meet a variety of
goals. I've worked with schools and human service organizations to evaluate programs, and learn
more about the kinds of experiences and needs that people to whom they provide supports and
services have.
-training
I provide training to groups ranging from individuals to hundreds of folks, using a fun, activity-based
approach, in areas that include:
-person-centered planning (teaching people to do MAPS and PATHs)
-team-building (teaching people to lead effective teams)
-leadership development
-self-advocacy
-self-determination
-circles of support
-community and educational inclusion
-human service and education inservice
-and more topics than I can even think of!
Here's what folks say about my training:
-"Very informative..."
-"...liked the use of humor..."
-"Good energy and info as well as examples."
-"Great presentation! Well planned and thought out. Phil was a very energetic and charismatic presenter.
And I learned something very important!"
-"Importance of family and good friends for support to have better quality of life."
-advocacy
I'm a person with a disability, and the parent of a student on an IEP. I've worked with people
receiving services - too many people to count, really - to help them get the kind of services and
supports they need and want, in order to lead fullfilling lives, and to be valued members of their
communities and schools. One of the most important projects I've undertaken has been to help
people get out of institutions. Sometimes the work takes a long time. But it's ALWAYS worth it.