Host Chapter: Central Office, Annapolis Valley, South West, South Shore • Categories: Adults
Person-Directed Planning Program (PDPP)
An important update regarding PDPP at Autism Nova Scotia: There have been significant changes to funding for PDPP and delivery of the program through Autism Nova Scotia will discontinue on March 31, 2025. We are no longer adding individuals to our waitlist or onboarding new participants. As part of the Human Rights Remedy, the delivery of Person Directed Planning will be the responsibility of the Local Area Coordinators, a new role through the Disability Support Program. If you want to learn more about Person Directed Planning services as of April 1, 2025, please call the Department of Opportunities and Development general line at 1-877-424-1177.
Ages/Life Stage:
Young Adults (16 and up)
Adults (18+)
Description:
Person Directed Planning is a process of imagining what a person’s idea of a positive and possible future looks like and then bringing together the resources and connections that will help them to achieve those goals.
The Person-Directed Planning Program works with people to discover and work towards their personal vision of a positive and meaningful life. Participants work with a Person-Directed Planning Facilitator to identify 1-3 goals that reflect their values. Together, the goals are broken down into manageable steps that can be worked on individually, with community resources and/or other supports.
Participants may create goals one or more of the following areas; Housing, Recreation and Leisure, Employment and Volunteering, Community Exploration, Self-Regulation, Social Connection and/or Life Skills
Autism Nova Scotia’s Person-Directed Planning Program is a collaborative and community-oriented approach to building a more inclusive and supportive society.
Registration:
Fill out the pre-application here. After completing this form, the PDPP Coordinator will follow up with you by email to complete the full application. Please note, there is a short waitlist for this program.
Should you have any questions, please contact pdpp@autismns.ca.
"The facilitator really listened to me and helped me make plans that focus on my needs. I’ve never had that before."
- Program Participant
"The program has brought me renewed hope."
- Program Participant
Contact:
Jessica Stichler, Person Directed Planning Coordinator
pdpp@autismns.ca ● 902-410-3796
