Life Goal Planning
It’s Time To Start Planning Today. Life Goal Planning that is . . .
Life Goal Planning (LGP) is an empowerment tool for individual’s to dream a little, think about where they want to live and work and create a vision for their future. Life Goal Planning is also an educational tool for individuals and their parents to utilize to plan for the change and during the change from school to adulthood. Individuals willing to do a little hard work and ask their family and friends for help can take the 1st step to creating a vision for the future. LGP is a supplement to and not a replacement for Transition Planning. Our notebook binder outlines a process for individuals to create their personal Dynamic Life Goal Plan. Our convenient updateable binder suggests practical next steps toward reaching those goals. Graduating from or leaving school is a big event and needs to be carefully shaped. It’s important to start early and we suggest starting at age 14 and to continue planning through school, as we all change plans often. At MOKA we’ve noticed that school age graduates with disabilities aren’t as well informed about available options. Life Goal Planning helps, regardless of the age of the individual. We believe it‘s never too late to plan.
Parents often tell us there are uncertain what could or will happen as their son or daughter moves on from school. Does their son or daughter want to and can they move into a home of their own? Does their son or daughter want to continue their education? What type of job does their son or daughter want to do? These are the questions that parents and often individuals, often think of after graduation. These are questions MOKA can help you begin to answer now. It’s never too late to plan and plans are meant to be fluid and can be changed.
The transition from school is not the only change individuals and families may need help with. Transition comes in all sizes. At a recent Life Goal Planning session attended by a 42 year old man and his mom, he was preparing to move out of his parent’s home into his first apartment. After reviewing all the areas of MOKA’s Life Goal Planning binder with him, his mom shared “I think I’m going to use this too, because my son’s moving out and it’s a big transition for me, too!” It’s never too late to plan!
Life Goal Planning is a multifaceted process which can include all the needs of the individual. MOKA provides the initial session free of charge for anyone regardless if you are currently served by MOKA or not. LGP supports individuals and their parents, guardians and families with the planning process, resources and plays an advocacy role. Contact Judy Geyer, Transition Leader, by email at jgeyer@moka.org or toll free 1-800-644-2434 ext. 620 to schedule a session. You will receive our copyrighted and trademarked binder plus benefit from Judy’s 30 years’ experience at MOKA. Contact Judy today, she works 20 hours a week and will return your inquiry promptly.