Vision planning tools can help you create your shared vision. Here are a few ideas to assist you.
Parent2Parent and Care Matters have helpfully developed a 9-page booklet entitled: Vision Planning – A Guide for parents and carers. The booklet covers:
You can access this booklet here: Vision Planning - A guide for parents and carers
PATH is a creative tool that helps people visualise their future and plan to achieve their goals. It's used in a variety of contexts, including personal growth, career planning, and strategic planning.
Here's how the PATH planning tool works:
Set a vision
The group starts by identifying the person's dreams and ideal future without limits.
Set goals
The group then works together to identify specific, positive, and achievable goals.
Plan backwards
The group uses backwards planning to create a step-by-step plan to achieve their goals.
Record the plan
The group records their plan in words and pictures on a large sheet of paper.
You can find out more about the PATH Planning Tool by watching this FASD-CAN webinar:
PATH: Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope
Another useful resource about PATH can be found here: PATH, MAPS and Person-centered Planning
You can find out more about this Vision Developing tool from pages 27-29 in this publication.
Don't forget to keep your shared vision in your notebook or file – use them as living documents that you can refer back to, review and adjust over time so they remain relevant to your situation.
