person-centered planning
a process that, in the planning of services for an individual, focuses on his or her particular strengths, preferences, achievements, and unique circumstances. In the case of a person with a developmental disability, for example, emphasis is placed on the person, his or her family members, and the supports needed to enable the person to make choices, participate in the community, and achieve dignity. The process requires an extended commitment from participants and the development of an action-oriented plan.