In Episode 13, learn what it means to be "person-centered" and why it is so important. Dr. Dan Baker from the Minnesota Department of Human Services joins us. He shares how focusing on someone's strengths, interests, and dreams can change not only the trajectory for their future, but also the here & now.

About Dr. Dan Baker
Dr. Dan Baker is with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, where he serves as the Positive Supports Compliance Specialist with Quality Assurance and Disability Compliance Services. Dr. Baker also provides clinical supervision for the Successful Life Project. Dr. Baker is involved with the design, development, and monitoring of treatment and intervention programs to align with the Positive Supports and a person-centered culture. Dr. Baker's clinical focus is on positive behavior support, models of community and educational support, transition services, and mental health services for persons with disabilities. 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• LOMAH podcast, episode #49: lomah.org/podcast2/49
• Arc Guide to Person-Centered Planning: arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/planning-your-future/person-centered-planning
• Cornell University Person-Centered Planning: personcenteredplanning.org

About Focus on the Future
Focus on the Future is a podcast for caregivers and families supporting people with disabilities. In each episode, a conversation about the journey of discovering our best life and how to achieve it. While exploring legal, financial, and quality of life structures, Focus on the Future aims to get back to what matters most: living a fulfilling and meaningful life that is defined by each individual person.

You can find more information about Focus on the Future at arcminnesota.org/podcast. If Episode 13 inspired a question for an Arc Advocate, call The Arc Minnesota at 833.450.1494.

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