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          This area to share your strengths, understand your rights and responsibilities, and explore what you want! There are interactive learning tools, resources on transitioning to adulthood, how you can lead your IEP called Student-Led IEPs, and more! For example, Find Your Person-Centered Facilitator will allow you to search, find, and hire a Person-Centered Planning Facilitator. They gather who you want, listen to you, explore your dreams and hopes, and visually map a plan for you. Who knows, you or someone you know may want to become a Person-Centered Planner! We have an on-demand, free course that you can learn and see if being a Person-Centered Planner or helping one is a job for you! 

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Posted on April 20, 2023May 8, 2026 by Nicol Walsh

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