The Right Resources to Guide Your Planning
Find clear, practical tools to help with future planning for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), no matter who you are or where you are in the planning process.
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Archived Webinars
Watch recorded webinars for people with IDD, families, and professionals. Get valuable future planning tips and real-life examples.
Plain Language Resources
View easy-to-read guides that break down planning steps in simple terms, so information is accessible for everyone.
Video Library
Browse short videos that share real stories, helpful tips, and strategies to help with different areas of future planning.
Spanish Language Resources
Access resources in Spanish, so more people with IDD and families can get the support and information they need to start planning.
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Let’s Build a Future Plan
A written future plan—sometimes called a letter of intent—captures important personal details about a person with IDD, including their daily routines, preferences, and goals. It creates a roadmap for family and supporters to follow.
Keep Life Consistent
Make sure life feels familiar and comfortable, even when circumstances change.
Make Decisions Easier
Prevent confusion about health care, finances, lifestyle choices, and more.
Strengthen Your Overall Plan
Get a complete picture of the person’s life to support financial and legal planning.