PREPARING TO PLAN
Individuals in focus
Statement of reason for plan	
Communicating with stakeholders
Concept of a "living plan"
Intent to use measurable objectives
Intent to assign responsibility

WHO PLANS?
People with disabilities, their families, advocates
Local government agencies
State agencies
Legislative leaders
Consumer and advocacy groups
Providers and their organizations

WHO PLANS?
Supporting the participation of people with disabilities

WHAT IS THE PLANNING PROCESS?
A good description of the process
Designated leader
Process for adoption
Scope of process
Planning structure
Clear sense of direction
Specific methods of communication

WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Assessing people in segregated settings
Individual plans
Identification of risks
Information about rights
Qualified assessors

WHERE ARE WE NOW (CON'T)
Compiling results of assessments
Current waiting lists
Community capacity
Community quality

WHERE DO WE WANT TO BE?
Statement of vision and principles
Is it challenging?
Consistent with ADA and Olmstead
Is there "buy-in" to the vision?

HOW DO WE GET THERE?
Action steps are clear and practical
Actions are connected to the vision
Actions are important to reach the vision

HOW DO WE GET THERE? (CON'T)
Timetables are reasonable
Designation of responsibility
Connection to budget

HOW DO WE MEASURE PROGRESS?
Clearly described measures?
Both "process" and "outcome" measures
Data management system
Process for analyzing data
Provision for evaluating plan results

WHAT WILL THIS COST?
Current funding levels
Commitments to expansion
Contracting structure
Management infrastructure
Exploration of funding options
Transition of school-age children