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Future planning is a person-family-centered process that involves ongoing communication and an understanding of the person with a disability, their family, and the supports needed to have a meaningful quality of life. Individual characteristics, interpersonal relationships, family roles, service systems, policies, and societal factors can impact planning for the future. This chapter highlights the importance of promoting future planning and how to support individuals with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and their families. The chapter begins with an overview of the issues faced by a society that is aging followed by a review of research regarding planning domains, role of family members, relationships, and planning strategies. The chapter also uses four family stories to illustrate how a planning tool can be used to facilitate communication about their futures. Lastly, future planning is discussed using the ten dimensions of Carter’s (2016) belonging framework as well as how resilience can be enhanced through the future planning process. The chapter concludes with discussion questions, tools, and resources for individuals with IDD and their families which can support future planning.
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Tomasa, L.T., Williamson, H.J. (2021). Belonging and Inclusion: Supporting Individuals and Families Throughout the Future Planning Process. In: Jones, J.L., Gallus, K.L. (eds) Belonging and Resilience in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Emerging Issues in Family and Individual Resilience. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81277-5_8
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