128 Planning The Journey - Using the VOCAL Method
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Planning the future for our children with additional needs is not only challenging, it's crucial. In this final episode of the Planning the Journey series, I’m talking about how to navigate each of the four lines Daily Living Relationships, Purpose and Financial using the VOCAL method. VOCAL stands for Vision, Options, Create, Assess and Legacy. Using this model helps identify the end goaI, identify the options available, create a plan that gets you started, assess over time what might need changing and, finally, leave a legacy of confidence, ability and self-worth. Building a life plan isn't easy but this model makes it easier to create something that will work.     Visit the podcast website https://expandingworlds.com/   More on Microboards https://expandingworlds.com/episode119/   For resources to support families to plan a better future for their child visit  https://redgiraffesolutions.com/  
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