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Life Planning

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A workshop series to help families develop a life plan for a family member with a disability.

We help families learn about available resources to ensure quality of life throughout the individual’s lifetime.


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Peace of Mind

Families gain reassurance and peace of mind from knowing they have a plan...

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Topics

Workshop Topics

We present on a variety of topics including: Support systems...

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Person Centered

Person-Centered

We utilize a person-centered and family-centered framework, which empowers ...

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Achievement

Proactive

We help families identify the future needs of their family member...

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New Ideas

New Perspectives

Sometimes families feel stuck and don’t know what to do...

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Bilingual

Offered in English and Spanish

Our team is bilingual and culturally responsive, offering the workshops ...

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Answering Your Key Questions

How does the funding work?

The workshop series is funded by the Regional Center. Private payment is also accepted for families that are not affiliated with the San Diego Regional Center.

Can I take just one topic instead of attending the whole series?

We ask that families complete the whole workshop series as the materials build upon each other. If you skip sessions, you will miss foundational and follow-up pieces that are important to consider when creating a cohesive life plan.

Can my family member with a disability attend with me?

Absolutely! We encourage participation and attendance from individuals with disabilities. We just ask that your family member is able to participate without causing disruption for the rest of the group.

Can other family members attend?

Yes, we are now conducting workshops virtually which allows attendance from additional family members. Other family members are able to join the zoom by viewing together on a single device.

Do you collect the material that I fill out about my family member?

No, we respect your privacy and do not collect any of the material that you fill out during the sessions. The material is for your personal use and there is no obligation to share at any time.

What if I miss a session?

We understand that things come up unexpectedly and you may need to miss a session.  If this occurs, you will receive the recording of the missed session by email.  This allows you to stay current with your group for the remaining sessions.

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Click here to sign up for a Life Planning workshop

If you have questions or are interested in attending
a Life Planning workshop, please contact
Wendy Smith at wendy@guidinghands.org or (619)938-3160.

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Offered in English and Spanish

Our team is bilingual and culturally responsive, offering the workshops in both English and Spanish in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

New Perspectives

Sometimes families feel stuck and don’t know what to do.  Through our interactive sessions, families gain new insights and ideas from listening to each other’s experiences.

Proactive

We help families identify the future needs of their family member with a disability and consider what needs to be in place when they can no longer provide care.  Families report feeling a sense of relief after learning about the options and creating a plan.

Person-Centered

We utilize a person-centered and family-centered framework, which empowers individuals and their families to set and reach their own goals and make choices about their lives.

Workshop Topics

We present on a variety of topics including:

  • Support systems
  • Living options
  • Legal issues (including conservatorship)
  • Financial considerations (such as Special Needs Trusts)
  • Recreation and leisure
Peace of Mind

Families gain reassurance and peace of mind from knowing they have a plan to ensure the best life possible for their family member with a disability.