Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) Training

Person Centered Planning - Writing Effective Goals & Objectives

With: Annette Downey, LMSW

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: Zoom Webinar

Course Description:

The type of support people are asking for is changing, and the funding and requirements for providing services are changing too. This presentation will focus on service providers adapting their service array and approaches to be more person-centered and person-directed, to assist people in achieving outcomes valued by all members of society. “Getting great services” is obviously not the goal of our field of work - “GETTING A GREAT LIFE” is. This will be an interactive training session that aims to re-frame our views on service provision, with the goal of making our service systems as person-centered and community-focused as possible. The presenter will utilize PowerPoint slides, short video clips, and active chat engagement with attendees via questions and answers. This training will focus on where we have been and where we are going as a service industry. Methods of helping people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs achieve active, rich, and respected lives as valued members of their community via very individualized Person-Centered Planning processes will be shared.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify and emphasize attitudes that enhance the opportunities for persons with DD to achieve their optimal potential.

2. Discuss examples and strategies to promote community inclusion in meeting the needs of persons with developmental disabilities.

3. Make a compelling case for the need to make planning and service approaches more person-centered through exposure to the history of the disability rights movement.

4. Cite the difference between “person-centered planning” and “Individual Plan of Service” development.

TIMED AGENDA:

•  9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: PowerPoint presentation, short video clips, and active chat engagement with questions and answers. 

Registration / Walk-In Policy

Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.

Photo Consent

By joining us at this event, attendees consent to Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's Detroit Wayne Connect photographing, videotaping and using your image and likeness.

Continuing Education

• SOCIAL WORKERS: (2) Continuing education credits are approved for this training.

• QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY PROFESSIONALS (QIDP): (2) Event hours meet the MDCH training requirement for QIDP staff.
• TRAINING HOURS: (2) Event hours will count toward the annual training hours required by most provider agencies.

ADA Accommodations:

If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Trent Sanford at (313) 409-7865 or Tsanford@dwihn.org. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the event date.