Charting the LifeCourse

Presenter: Deb Petermann

Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador from The Center for Disability Empowerment

What is the Charting the LifeCourse?

Charting the LifeCourse is a framework that was developed to help individuals and families of all abilities and at any age or stage of life develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. Individuals and families may focus on their current situation and stage of life but may also find it helpful to look ahead to start thinking about life experiences now that will help move them toward an inclusive, productive life in the future. The framework is designed to help any citizen think about their life, not just individuals known by the service system.

Even though the framework was originally developed for people with disabilities, it is designed universally, and can be used by any family making a life plan, whether they have a member with a disability or not.

(https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/files/Foundation-of-the-LifeCourse-Framework.pdf)

The playgroup will be in the same building (Hilltop YMCA) as the resource session and will be staffed by ECRN+ employees and volunteers. Please contact [email protected] to register your child(ren).

Dinner and refreshments will be provided. If you are not interested in the dinner option, you are welcome to pack a dinner for yourself and/or your child(ren).

Host or Publisher YMCA- Early Childhood Resource Network+